Aerosmith's Greatest Hits - Aerosmith
Guitar Hero band is tame compared to today's rock.
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- Artist(s): Aerosmith
- Genre: Rock
- Label: Columbia
- Parental Advisory: No
- Edited Version: No
- Release Date: 10/01/1980
Parents need to know
Families can talk about how Guitar Hero has made bands from decades ago popular again. Why does glam rock and metal that was made before most teens were born still have appeal? Is there a new connection that can be made between parents who might have listened to Aerosmith when they were young(er) and their teens who now find the music through a video game console? Do you think Aerosmith is still relevant today? Based on the popularity of their video game, do you think Aerosmith will soon release an album to capitalize on its success?
Message
Social Behavior:
Themes of casual sex, hard living, and crime are throughout the album. However, with lyrics about heartbreak and despair, the subjects are not entirely glamorized.
Consumerism:
Some of the tracks are featured in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the fourth installment in the Guitar Hero franchise.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
A few references to drinking is scattered throughout the album, and cocaine is mentioned once on "Same Old Song and Dance."
Violence
A few passing instances of violence. Guns and murder are mentioned in "Same Old Song and Dance" and "Back in the Saddle." Also "Kings and Queens" features the line, "Maidens fair, with gold they dared/to bare their wombs that bleed."
Sex
Several of the lyrics include sexual innuendo, such as lines like "The girls are soaking wet" from "Back in the Saddle" and "Oh, whatever happened to/that night I gave it to you/What will I do with it now," from "Remember (Walking in the Sand)."
Language
Only a few songs contain somewhat strong language, such as "ass" in "Sweet Emotion" and "poontang" from "Last Child."
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Reviewed by Jacqueline Rupp
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