Aerosmith - Get A Grip

Aerosmith

Get A Grip

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  • Reissue
  • 180 grams
     

Aerosmith's Get A Grip arrived in 1993 as a landmark hard rock statement, arriving at a moment when the band's 1986 comeback with Run-D.M.C. had solidified their return to mainstream relevance. The album marked a deliberate evolution from their blues-based roots toward a more polished, radio-friendly hard rock sound while maintaining the swagger and guitar-driven intensity that defined their legacy. Within their catalog, Get A Grip stands as perhaps their most commercially assured record of the '90s, balancing arena rock ambitions with genuine songwriting substance.

The record opens with purposeful economy on "Intro" before launching into "Eat The Rich," a track that exemplifies the album's lyrical directness and rhythmic precision. The title track "Get A Grip" anchors the record with an unforgettable hook, while "Fever" showcases the band's ability to deliver swagger-laden groove without sacrificing musicianship. "Livin' on the Edge" and "Flesh" demonstrate a willingness to engage with social commentary and darker emotional terrain, proving this wasn't merely a commercial exercise. The atmospheric and textural choices throughout create a record that breathes between moments of concussive force and compositional nuance, establishing a sonic palette that feels distinctly mid-'90s without dating the material.

This 2016 reissue on two vinyl LPs from Geffen Records restores the album to the format where its production detail and dynamic range fully register. The 2×LP format allows proper spacing for the material, preventing the compression that single-disc pressings impose on this 15-track sequence. For collectors and listeners seeking the full sonic architecture of this era-defining record, the vinyl reissue remains the preferred listening experience.


Title: Get A Grip
Artist: Aerosmith
Label: Geffen Records
Style: Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock
Product Type: 2×Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180 grams
Release Year: 2016
Barcode: 6 02547 95439 8

 

Tracklist:

 

A1. Intro (0:23)
A2. Eat The Rich (4:10)
A3. Get A Grip (3:58)
A4. Fever (4:15)
A5. Livin’ on the Edge (6:07)
B1. Flesh (5:57)
B2. Walk On Down (3:39)
B3. Shut Up and Dance (4:55)
C1. Cryin’ (5:08)
C2. Gotta Love It (5:58)
C3. Crazy (5:17)
D1. Line Up (4:02)
D2. Amazing (5:56)
D3. Boogie Man (2:15)

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