Review
Let me tell you, Aerosmith's "Permanent Vacation" is a ripper ride in rock 'n' roll history! Released in 1987, this album put Aerosmith back in the spotlight after they'd hit a bit of a rough patch. It's got this sleek, spicy pop-metal vibe, thanks to Bruce Fairbairn's production touch. You can practically feel the 80s oozing from every track, capturing that flashy era with panache! Jumpstart your engines with the opener, "Heart's Done Time," a colossus of rock energy!
Now, here's where the album gets real juicy—outside songwriters jumped aboard, shaking things up like a kangaroo on a trampoline! It birthed smash hits like "Rag Doll," "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," and the classic power ballad "Angel." These tunes not only climbed the charts but also etched themselves into rock history. The title track "Permanent Vacation" is a standout with its lick-your-lips riff. Among the band, Joey Kramer's drums and Tom Hamilton's bass anchor the album with unwavering grit while Joe Perry's guitar work gives you that old-school sizzle. Altogether, it crafted that unique blend of powerhouse rock 'n' roll with glitzy polish, making one heck of a come-back masterpiece for Aerosmith! - Hunter
