Aerosmith - Permanent Vacation

While Done with Mirrors marked the beginning of Aerosmith's remarkable career comeback (and a gratifying return to rollicking '70s form), this is the album that both reclaimed their widespread fame and made even longtime cynics take notice. Fresh from rehab, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry lead the band through a strong collection that rivals such previous high points as Toys in the Attic and Rocks, though in a much more pop-oriented vein. That's largely the province of producer Bruce Fairbairn and hired-gun songwriters Desmond Child and Jim Vallance (hired upon Mirrors' commercial disappointment). But on this record, those outside influences are still largely invisible, even if Fairbairn's production sheen now seems '80s generic. Fueled by the playful staples "Rag Doll" and "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," and seasoned with the Delta blues fetish of "Hangman Jury" and, of course, a patented Big Power Ballad ("Angel"), it's an album that's become all but ubiquitous. Thankfully, the band's own gritty sensibility still informs tracks like "St. John" and "Girl Keeps Coming Apart," as well as a rambunctiously reverent take on the classic Beatles B-side, "I'm Down." --Jerry McCulley Amazon.com

 A strong comeback
Yes Aerosmith is back on the track with this realease. Some say that cats have nine lives, well Aerosmith got two ! This cd marks the beginning of the second era of the band. The band got a lot a airplay with this one (many hits) with songs like Rag Doll, Dude, and Angel, but you'll discover some very good songs like Heart's done time, St-John and The Movie to name a few. I would recommand this release to anyone who loves rock music. January 13, 2008

 Very Good
This is a wonderful album. It has been out for a while, but I just got around to getting it. All the songs on here are great. My favorite is "Magic Touch". I wish I would have heard more of these songs on the radio. A big plus is that all the lyrics to the songs are included in the insert booklet. I highly recommend this CD. It didn't get the credit it deserved. July 8, 2007

 Best Comeback Album ... Ever
The second album after Joe Perry and Brad Whitford were back with Aerosmith, and the first not "under the influence" is a tour de force rocker that smokes from start to finish. "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)", "Rag Doll", "Hangman Jury" and the title track are all classics and the rest of the tunes all keep the action coming. They also do a great cover of the Beatles' "I'm Down", the B-side of the "Help" single, a typical McCartney tribute to 50's rockers like Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. The "Bad Boys" are back!!!
March 23, 2007

 The Big Comeback
The first album from the now "sober" Aerosmith and the beginning of their huge comeback that has continued to this day. Some people look at this album as a sell-out due to the influx of outside writers and the general polished sound of the album. Personally I think it rocks. The band sounds rejuvenated and there is a lot of great material to be found on this disc. The album spawned the huge hits "Rag Doll", "Dude Looks Like A Lady", and the lame "Angel". Overall most of the rest of the songs are good to great Aerosmith. "Hangman Jury" is cool. "Girl Keeps Coming Apart" has a nice Joe Perry guitar solo. The title track is a nice rocker and they even throw in an instrumental called "The Movie" which works quite well too. Overall I think this was a great comeback album. January 25, 2007

 good stuff.great stuff.
wow!!i just heard a new song from this band that i really loved which is instrumental and it is called the movie and i think it is one of the best instrumental songs i have ever heard.the first instrumental song was a song by metallica but this one by aerosmith is even better as it rocks even harder.i played it 7 times yesterday and i thought it was a great driving song.aerosmith made lots of great driving songs that are excellent for highway bangers.just now i was listening to that song on the vinyl and i thought how that song sounded way back in 1987 even though 1987 was a long time ago i wasnt even born in that time but it sounded good too although i like it better in my car. i love this album and other great songs like dude looks like a lady rock really hard.my favorite songs by aerosmith are the movie,dude look like a lady,janies got a gun,sweet emotion.the 1980s were my favorite years in music as there were more than 20 great albums in every year in that decade with numerous hard rock anthems.please get this if you love hard driving rock music. id play this on the road!! January 7, 2007

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