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By now Aerosmith's story of survival is deeply imbedded in rock mythology. Band reaches outlandish stadium-sized stardom in the `70s; band splinters under the weight of their toxic abuse; members undergo detox; clean and sober band returns to a new apex of superstardom in the `90s: a classic tale of excess and success. It is rock 'n' roll's great American redemption, and BIG ONES is a greatest hits soundtrack to the comeback portion of this story--with two new tunes to serve as an encore of sorts.
BIG ONES also illustrates that the Aerosmith that's come to define current mainstream rock is not the Aerosmith of old. The blues-veined, pocket-Stones sound that introduced white boys to "Walking The Dog" has given way to lascivious arena-metal ("Love In An Elevator," "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)") and emotional power-ballads ("Angel", "Cryin'"). Age has also brought about a change in the topics that the band chooses to address, concerning themselves with child abuse in "Janie's Got A Gun," and morality in "Living On The Edge."
Yet, with Aerosmith what you see is what you get--therein lies the beauty--and even with the mild tinkering of the machinery, BIG ONES proves that their commercial train just keeps a-rollin'.
All songs written or co-written by members of Aerosmith.
Producers: Bruce Fairbairn, Michael Beinhorn.
Engineers include: Adam Kaspar, Mike Fraser, Bob Rock.
Personnel: Steven Tyler (vocals, mandolin, harmonica, keyboards); Joe Perry (guitar, dulcimer, background vocals); Brad Whitford (guitar); Tom Keenlyside (clarinet, tenor saxophone, alto horn); Ian Putz (baritone saxophone); Henry Christian (trumpet); Bob Rogers (trombone); Jim Vallance (organ); Drew Arnott (Mellotron); Desmond Child, Richard Supa, John Webster (keyboards); Tom Hamilton (electric bass, background vocals); Joey Kramer (drums, percussion); Bob Dowd, Don Henley (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Brendan O'Brien.
Recording information: A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA (03/1987-11/1992); Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver, British Colum (03/1987-11/1992).
Photographer: Norman Seeff.
Arranger: Steven Tyler.
Aerosmith: Steven Tyler (vocals, keyboards, mandolin, harmonica); Joe Perry (guitar, dulcimer, background vocals); Brad Whitford (guitar); Tom Hamilton (electric bass, background vocals); Joey Kramer (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Catherine Epps (spoken vocals); Tom Keenlyside (clarinet, tenor saxophone); Ian Putz (baritone saxophone); Henry Christian, Paul Baron (trumpet); Bruce Fairbairn (trumpet, background vocals); Bob Rogers (trombone); Richie Supa, John Webster, Desmond Child (keyboards); Drew Arnott (Mellotron); Jim Vallance (organ); Mapuhi T. Tekurio, Melvin Liufau, Wesey Mamea, Liainaiala Tagaloa, Sandy Kanaeholo, Aladd Alatina Teofilo Jr. (Polynesian log drums); Don Henley, Bob Dowd (background vocals).
Entertainment Weekly (11/4/94, p.74) - "...compilation of post-'85-resurrection hits includes two new songs....Few bands can mix hard rock, funk-fortified blues, and motormouth jive with such aplomb..." - Rating: A- Big Ones Music | List Price | $13.95 (You save $3.50) | | Category | Rock Albums, Pop CDs, Rock/Pop, Hard Rock | | Label | Geffen | | Orig Year | 1994 | | All Time Sales Rank |  2564  | | CD Universe Part number | 1026778 | | Catalog number | 24716 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Nov 01, 1994 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Recording Time | 73 minutes | | Personnel | Steven Tyler - vocals, mandolin, harmonica, keyboards
Joe Perry - guitar, dulcimer, background vocals
Joey Kramer - drums, percussion
Tom Hamilton - electric bass, background vocals
Brad Whitford - guitar
Richard Supa
Also: Don Henley, Don Henley, John Webster, Jim Vallance, Bruce Fairbairn, Desmond Child, Tom Keenlyside, Drew Arnott, Bob Dowd, Richie Supa, Catherine Epps, Paul Baron, Ian Putz, Aladd Alatina Teofilo Jr., Liainaiala Tagaloa, Mapuhi T. Tekurio, Melvin Liufau, Sandy Kanaeholo, Wesey Mamea, Henry Christian, Bob Rogers |
Big Ones Music Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews A GREAT CHOICE OF SONGS ON THIS ONE
If you don't want to invest in one of AEROSMITH's box sets,then you might want to get BIG ONES for all their mid 80's-94. This has all the best hits from that era.
Submitted by Joel (Miami Fla.)
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 superb
I think this cd contains some of the best songs ever written. It Rocks! I Disagree with the comment about gayrock, Aerosmith are the greatest
Submitted by aerosmith fan (Hamilton ,NZ)
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great choice from great time
I believe it is the great choice from the best Aerosmith time. Enjoy! If something could be better - the order of the songs. Hard and slow pieces goes together and sometimes it is too long to sweet.
Submitted by audi0na (Denmark)
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I'm disappointed that "Sweet Emotion" was not included on this album. I would consider that one of Aerosmith's Big Ones.
Submitted by lilac_spark (Houston, TX, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No This is Aerosmith's geffen recording years collection!
Now this was something completely different for Aerosmith. It was the groups comeback moment since they suffered from their own turblent time in the late 80's they had. Into the 90's band member Steven Tyler and his boys returned from hard times with a whole approach and new musical career direction. These were the hit songs that got them back on their feet like "Dude Is Like A Lady", "Love In An Elevator", Eat The Rich", "Cryin" and "Janie's Got A Gun"!
Submitted by CDJay (Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada!)
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