Surprisingly enough, today's album, Aerosmith's Greatest Hits, is not a compilation of Pavarotti's favorite live performances. It is, however, a collection of some of Aerosmith's best work. Listening to this album today reminded me a lot of my childhood, when my dad controlled the car radio. Even though they aren't my favorite band, I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Aerosmith. The catchy, driving guitar riffs allow the listener to enjoy all the fun of Southern blues rock (hailing from Boston, interestingly enough), without any of that folksy, down-home racism. And who couldn't love the lips on Steven Tyler?It was also just nice to hear the actual "Dream On," after American Idol on Tuesday (for the record: I do not watch American Idol, but I was told to listen to something resembling the sound my cat makes when I step on her tail). There are plenty of greatest hits albums out by Aerosmith, but this is a good, compact one. It only has ten tracks, but several of their best songs, and it even includes a cover of "Come Together," which even the most die-hard Beatles fans can enjoy. Though the album is nowhere near comprehensive, it is most definitely one for when you just need to hear a little Aerosmith--and your dad isn't in the car with you.
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