 "Stands The Test of Time - At Least For Me" | 2008-09-10 |
| - Reviewed By sbfraser3 |
| I bought this album (vinyl) when it first came out, just before Toys In The Attic put them on the map, and long before they became a self parody. It has always been my favorite Aerosmith effort by far (though Rocks was close). I've long since passed through "Metal" as a musical preference, and yet, I still play Get Your Wings (digitally, of course) from time to time. There are very few hard rock "albums" from that time period that I can say that about. I'm not sure who would be looking at this now that might be considering buying it for the first time, but if you're out there, this would be the one I'd choose. |
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| "They never got better than this..." | 2008-04-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1MUTOOOSAUT6A |
| although I think they matched it with "Toys In the Attic". This album still holds up today as an example of what rock once was and should return to. |
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| "Aerosmith at their very best" | 2008-03-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3IIDOBVXRF7KP |
| In my opinion this is aerosmiths best album. It was released over 30 years ago and still rocks today. There are 8 excellent tracks here-same old song and dance, lord of the thighs, spaced, woman of the world, sos(too bad), seasons of wither, train kepta rollin and pandoras box. Seasons of wither is my favourite song of all time, check out the live version of it on "Rockin the joint", it will blow you away. This album proves that aerosmith are the best rock band in the world. They were when this was released and they still are today. Get this and i gaurantee you wont be disappointed. |
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| "One of Aerosmith's Best!" | 2008-02-02 |
| - Reviewed By freedombash |
| I really like this album from Aerosmith. The sound is still fairly raw, but they've improved their song writing over their self titled debut. And Steven Tyler's vocals have improved, as well, over that initial offering. The opener, "Same Old Song and Dance," is a classic, of course, but a number of other tracks really score on this one, including the gritty "Lord of the Thighs" and rockin' "Pandora's Box." |
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| "Get Your Wings Aerosmith" | 2007-11-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2Q3V8ELFYTFW4 |
It is a great album there second collection of songs and Same Old Song and Dance - Train Kept a Rollin and Season of Wither are of my favorite songs on here. Train Kept a Rollin is the first time on Aerosmith albums that you got the idea of what they were like live. I had the album now I have the CD. Very good and a must for true fans!
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| "GET YOUR WINGS ! (back when Aerosmith was rockin' the streets, not the office)" | 2007-10-15 |
| - Reviewed By howlinblindmojo |
The era of Aerosmith's Get Your Wings (1974) was back when the "Boys from Beantown" meant something in the world of underground rock. In the mid-1970s this stuff was playing loud at wild parties, on street corners, and blasting from speakers in cars full of partying people. Serious rock n' roll. In Same Old Song And Dance, Steven Tyler sings:
Got you with the cocaine they found with your gun,
No smooth face lawyer can get ya undone.
Say love ain't the same on the south side of town,
You could look, but you ain't gonna find it around.
Then in S.O.S. (Too Bad), he sings:
In Salt Lake City, salt-lickin' bitties,
Bogus honey stinkin' of gin.
Well my daddy was hard, his face was pretty scarred,
from kicking a**, and playing poker to win.
The music? IT ROCKS! Fast, hard, and straight ahead. Lots of great guitar riffs, fast and heavy beats, and the famous Steven Tyler scream-sing. Great stuff! It could lead you into a life of debauchery, but think of the fun you'll have! Like they say, "If you can't be good, be good at it!". And listen to Aerosmith's Get Your Wings (very loudly). |
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| "The first of the great Aero albums" | 2007-05-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: AMNNPDX9MFEUD |
Along with the two follow-ups, this is the best Aerosmith there is! This is a powerful document of blues-influenced hard rock, the kind of music Aerosmith helped set the standard for. Surprisingly accomplished for being only their second album, this is chock full of good songwriting, heavy melodies, and the masterful guitar work of Perry and Whitford.
There are absolutely no clunkers here and things don't really even settle down but for the melancholy Seasons of Wither, and it is one of their best slow songs. The bitchin' Woman of the World is pure Perry delight and the classic rock staples like the stinging funk of Same Old Song and Dance and the homage with a little extra of Train Kept A Rollin' demonstrate that this band not only recognized its influences but was more than willing to pass the torch to a new generation of rock disciples.
The only real difference between Get Your Wings and the next two albums is the production values; the more money the band made, the better sounding the albums became. Still, the songs are top notch and the band sounds as tight and white-hot as they ever were at the height of their reign during the latter half of the decade. Get Your Wings is essential Aerosmith. |
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| "great listen" | 2007-05-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2582KMXLK2P06 |
I'm not an Aerosmith fan, and probably never will be. But Get Your Wings strikes me as an improvement over the debut, and probably their best album of the 70's (though it's a tough call between this and Rocks).
"Same Old Song and Dance" is a great way to open an album. We've all heard the song, and now we can hear the song with a slightly extended opening riff section. Yup, the version of the song on this album is a bit longer than the one radio stations play.
Then you have "Lord of the Thighs" which is just a really good song. It stands out with the vibrating effect going on in the background. "Spaced" rules. Best vocal melody on the album. "Woman of the World" is a typical Aerosmith rocker. Pretty good one, though.
After that, "Train Kept a Rollin" is probably my favorite song on the album. I've heard other versions, but this one strikes me as being the best. It really features a crunchy guitar riff at just the right speed. "Seasons of Wither" is another song worth mentioning, for its overall eerie tone and atmosphere.
Solid listen for hard rock collectors. |
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 "Still not as good as that first album" | 2007-02-20 |
| - Reviewed By lexhibit |
| Same Old Song And Dance, Lord Of The Thighs, Seasons Of Wither are here, I can't deny that those are 3 of their best. Yet, I still think the debut has more energy and is a better album, although the production and sound quality on Get Your Wings is a lot better,but they sound like they're trying too hard here and are IMO in a sophomore slump. they'll be back though. |
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| "Are you kidding me?" | 2007-02-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A816R1TD61R5Q |
| This is THE Aerosmith album. You can't call yourself fan if you don't have this one. It's some of the all time best work from the "Toxic Twins" and the boys. |
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