| | Aerosmith Gems CD Aerosmith Discography of CDs
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Digitally remastered by Mark Wilder (CBS Records Studios, New York, New York).
During Aerosmith's first tour of duty at Columbia Records, the group established a reputation as America's premiere hard rock band. The group has influenced bands ranging from Guns N' Roses to R.E.M., who covered "Toys in the Attic." GEMS can be looked at as the follow-up to GREATEST HITS, the band's prior compilation. Unlike GREATEST HITS, which focused on chart hits and radio-familiar tracks, this collection leans more toward the band's harder-rocking material.
Listening to early songs like the stripped-down "Mama Kin" or the fuller and more sinister "Lord of the Thighs," it is clear how Aerosmith attracted such a devoted following. As the group refined its craft, it also developed its trademark sass and swagger, best represented on the wailing "Critical Mass" and the autobiographical "No Surprize." Even on the sizzling "Jailbait," a track recorded by the post-Joe Perry/Brad Whitford lineup, Aerosmith's hard-hitting delivery is still there. Another standout is the Yardbirds' "Train Kept a Rollin'," a song that over time has almost become Aerosmith's own.
Producers include: Jack Douglas, Gary Lyons, Tony Bongiovi, Ray Colcord, Aerosmith.
Personnel: Steven Tyler (vocals, harmonica, piano); Jimmy Crespo (guitar, electric guitar); Joe Perry (guitar, background vocals); Rick Dufay, Brad Whitford (guitar); David Woodford (saxophone); Richard Supa, Richie Supa, Scott Cushnie (piano); Tom Hamilton (bass guitar); Joey Kramer (drums, percussion).
Photographers: Ted Morrison; Caroline Greyshock; Jimmy Ienner, Jr.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Joel Zimmerman ; Don DeVito.
Aerosmith: Steven Tyler (vocals, harmonica, piano); Joe Perry (guitar, background vocals); Brad Whitford (guitar); Tom Hamilton (bass); Joey Kramer (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Jimmy Crespo, Rick Dufay (guitar); David Woodford (saxophone); Richie Supa, Scott Cushnie (piano).
Gems Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   Early Aerosmith Rocks
Before Aerosmith became super commercialized, they pumped out gritty, unique "gems" like we hear on this album.
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Submitted by 3DS1 (Ventura, CA, USA) 
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 Thunder and lightning have struck
When I first this album in the Winter of 1989, I was blown away by the power and force that these songs blaired out at me. This was an album full of songs that are not all that radio freindly but yet make you want to listen to them over and over again. Most every of the songs are raw, tight, and just plain great staight up rock n'roll. Another must have for anyone who loved earlier Aerosmith or anyone just discovering Aerosmith for the first time!!!
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A excellent foolow-up greatest hits collection!
Gems the second greatest hits volume offers more of their classics hard rock edge heavy metal showcase. With the rest of Aerosmith's early 70's heyday. I can't name a few songs on this CD here but it's all good just to let you know!
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