Aerosmith- A LITTLE SOUTH OF SANITY

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Aerosmith- A LITTLE SOUTH OF SANITY- 2CD- 1998- Geffen Records/A Universal Music Company-
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A LITTLE SOUTH OF SANITY is a live album by American hard rock band Aerosmith, released on 20th October 1998, by Geffen Records. The two-disc album features recordings taken while the band was on the Nine Lives Tour, which began in 1997 and was still ongoing at the time of the live album release, and the Get A Grip Tour, which the band was on tour with from 1993 to 1994. This release was the only Aerosmith album to receive the Parental Advisory sticker, primarily due to lead singer Steven Tyler shouting profanities in between songs and modifying some song lyrics to racier ones, although some other song lyrics had profanity in their original studio versions as well. A LITTLE SOUTH OF SANITY completes the Geffen cycle and unlike most groups who toss together something in order to move on, Aerosmith took great care in compiling this 2-CD live collection that covers more than 25 years. It becomes readily apparent here that Aerosmith still tore it up live regardless of how many power ballads they unleashed on radio since the late '80s. Of course, the Zippo-waving songs are here in abundance ("Crazy," "Angel") alongside ribald double-entendres ("Falling In Love [Is Hard On The Knees]") and vintage material ("Mama Kin"). If 1978's Live! Bootleg gave us Aerosmith at their ripsnorting peak, A LITTLE SOUTH OF SANITY provides a reflection of a classic band that's aged gracefully without losing any of its spark. It wasn’t a big surprise that the album was a big seller and received 1998, the year it was released already a platinum certification.
PERSONNEL: Steven Tyler – lead vocals, harmonica, percussion; Joe Perry – guitar, backing vocals, talkbox, pedal steel guitar, lead vocals;
Brad Whitford – guitar; Tom Hamilton – bass; Thom Gimbel, Russ Irwin – keyboards, backing vocals.
Aerosmith signed with Columbia early in the '90s, before their contract with Geffen expired, and, as part of the deal, they owed a live album to Geffen - hence the appearance of A LITTLE SOUTH OF SANITY, a double-disc set culled from tapes from the Get A Grip and Nine Lives Tours. Considering its origins, the record couldn't help but feel a little like the contractual obligation it is, but it's to Aerosmith's credit that it doesn't sound entirely tired. Not that it sounds vital - Steven Tyler's adolescent schtick sounds particularly embarrassing as he approaches his 50th birthday, and newer material like "Falling In Love (Is Hard On The Knees)" or even the hit "Amazing" pales in comparison to their '70s and late-'80s classics. Still, Aerosmith developed into world-class showmen during the first Bush era, which is why A LITTLE SOUTH OF SANITY will be an entertaining romp for longtime fans. They're likely not to be disappointed by the slickness that runs rampant over the record, nor will they be dismayed by the predictable song selection, two criticisms that could be offered as proof that Aerosmith is past their prime, because it's all part of the show. Surprisingly consistent double-CD live set, especially considering it came out after the horrid Nine Lives. In fact, it's probably the first truly worthwhile live album from Aerosmith. Sound quality is great, and some of the qualities that usually make live albums almost unlistenable (long, meandering solos, for instance) are, for the most part, not to be found here. To sum up it is a really decent album with great songs. Awesome live album. Aerosmith rocks the house. All fans must have!!!
Replica From Original European Edition.
Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Double Black Clear Tray Includes Foldout Inlay.
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