tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post5081309430818750598..comments2024-03-02T07:40:22.786+03:00Comments on Only Solitaire blog: Aerosmith: Toys In The AtticUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-26142893386095761822020-09-26T23:31:23.820+03:002020-09-26T23:31:23.820+03:00This was the first Aerosmith album I listened too....This was the first Aerosmith album I listened too. I was shocked how great this album was. You summed up my reaction in one phrase, "Toys In The Attic does it all. It kicks ass all over the place." The depth of each song reviewed is brilliant. I do not have the words to describe or the patience to dissect each song thoroughly.Ready to Rock...and Review!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18097867505505057478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-87701955804993796452020-08-17T17:21:04.263+03:002020-08-17T17:21:04.263+03:00This and Rocks count as the two best Aerosmith alb...This and Rocks count as the two best Aerosmith albums. I always go back and forth to decide which one is better and lean towards Toys, but they are both excellent. Panos Kakaviatoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194560764507875270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-57729100262408431872020-07-22T22:14:45.203+03:002020-07-22T22:14:45.203+03:00"as a rule, blues-rockers dislike playing at ..."as a rule, blues-rockers dislike playing at breakneck speed, either out of fear of making too many mistakes or because they somehow feel that the notes would not be «felt properly». Fools!"<br />Yep, I totally agree with you. At the same time, I understand why many were afraid to play fast because achieving the same passion at a fast pace is not easy.<br /><br />"it combines the speed and precision of those two with the tattered and battered Keith Richards spirit, and this unique combination, to the best of my knowledge, has never been improved upon. That single second when, out of a bunch of cymbal hiss, there erupts Perry's distortion, is the single greatest moment in Aerosmith history, bar none."<br />Yep, exactly. Also, I love how gutsy the riff it. It has a bumpy texture, but it is rough and strong that is beats the very life out of you. I honestly think that riff is one of the greatest in music history.<br /><br />"to form the perfect psychedelic experience"<br />Never thought about it this way, but you're absolutely correct. That riff and roughness combined with Tyler's vocals has that effect. Also, the band works together really well to create a sort-of wall of sound that is quite intoxicating too. I still think "Walk This Way" is the best song on here, but "Toys" is a damn close second.<br /><br />"The album certainly does not live up to the strength of its opener"<br />Disagree, I think WTW, SE, and AA can all live up to the opener in terms of their message and effect, even if the craftsmanship is slightly lower.<br /><br />" obligatory closing ballad 'You See Me Crying', which tugs at certain non-trivial strings in your heart just like the Stones could, at their best, tug at them with ballads like 'Moonlight Mile'."<br />Eh, it is a nice ballad and good melody, but I don't think it tugs at heart strings, and it isn't even close to Mile in quality. I find "No More No More" more personal because it is more sincere and powerful in its message musically and lyrically.<br /><br />Another excellent review, and an improvement from the old review. This is not my favorite Aerosmith, but it is definitely an excellent album, and your review lives up to its quality.MrMojoRisinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108191596444612879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-512366917793774882020-07-22T22:07:13.561+03:002020-07-22T22:07:13.561+03:00This comment has been removed by the author.MrMojoRisinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108191596444612879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-44855116588261411252020-06-27T18:08:48.437+03:002020-06-27T18:08:48.437+03:00This comment has been removed by the author.MrMojoRisinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108191596444612879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-28733830620428399712018-11-26T18:56:18.010+03:002018-11-26T18:56:18.010+03:00If you were listening to FM rock on Boston radio i...If you were listening to FM rock on Boston radio in 1975, Aerosmith was inescapable, especially this album. I’m not about to slog my way through their 80’s and later catalog like you have, but I find it hard to believe that this isn’t their best. Six of the songs appear on the “Pandora’s Box” set (more than any other album), along with a live version of “Big Ten Inch Record”, which reemphasizes the point. <br /><br />For the first time, the band actually released songs that were scary. The title track is a brilliant evocation of insanity, and “Round and Round” isn’t far behind. “Uncle Salty” isn’t quite as disturbing musically, but just as so lyrically. “No More, No More” seems to suggest that the rock lifestyle isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, but Tyler, of course, wouldn’t take his own advice for another decade or so.<br /><br />On the other hand, the band certainly shows that they have a way with clever double entendres. There’s the catchy big hit “Walk This Way”, of course; the really naughty “Adam’s Apple”; and “Big Ten Inch Record”. I miss the horns on the live version, so I much prefer this one.<br />“Sweet Emotion” is in a class by itself. The brilliant, spacey intro doesn’t give you a clue that it will lead into the hard rocking main body of the song. The only dud, for me, is “You See Me Crying”, an unnecessarily overproduced power ballad. A forerunner of FAR worse to come, but at least it doesn’t sound nearly as tacky.<br /><br />The boxed set also containers two outtakes. “Soul Saver” is a rambling instrumental. The band also takes a stab at “Helter Skelter”. The Boston boys give it their best, but I’ve concluded that the song is just uncoverable – no one can recreate the demolishing sound of the original.<br />trfesokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12631886869696528704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-12004608528841268892014-08-26T17:48:13.028+04:002014-08-26T17:48:13.028+04:00Does this MNb guy have to give his "valued&qu...Does this MNb guy have to give his "valued" opinion on 50% of the reviews on here?Denny B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-28415928060817306812012-02-23T03:26:17.291+04:002012-02-23T03:26:17.291+04:00Toys in the Attic has a fine riff indeed, but isn&...Toys in the Attic has a fine riff indeed, but isn't by far as fast as both Communication Breakdown and Fireball. Moreover Page and Blackmore didn't need to hold power chords like Perry does during the verses. Not to mention the far from impressive solo.<br />There simply is no reason at all to prefer Toys to the two other songs, unless you prefer your rock music harmless, like poppy sissies do. Aerosmith being dangerous after all is nothing but imagery, just like the Stones, hardly ever reflected in the songs.MNbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-82536451984284436672011-11-08T21:03:23.026+04:002011-11-08T21:03:23.026+04:00Cannot argue with greatness on this level, albeit ...Cannot argue with greatness on this level, albeit not up to par with another monumental '75 release called Physical Graffiti (also, both Elton John studio LPs that year sound better, though not as influential). There's really nothing average here except maybe "Uncle Salty."<br />Side two rules once the brutal opener kicks into high gear while those other gems on the flip are beyond compare in Seventies' hard rock/metal.Dean "A. Smith Fan" LaCapraranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-61625627530709023682010-05-29T02:38:13.250+04:002010-05-29T02:38:13.250+04:00Sweet Emotion kicks ass, this is a great album!Sweet Emotion kicks ass, this is a great album!Fred Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596670333957067675noreply@blogger.com