Permanent Vacation[Remastered]

Permanent Vacation[Remastered]
- Shrink-wrapped
While Done with Mirrors marked the beginning of Aerosmith's remarkable career comeback (and a gratifying return to rollicking '70s form), this is the album that both reclaimed their widespread fame and made even longtime cynics take notice. Fresh from rehab, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry lead the band through a strong collection that rivals such previous high points as Toys in the Attic and Rocks, though in a much more pop-oriented vein. That's largely the province of producer Bruce Fairbairn and hired-gun songwriters Desmond Child and Jim Vallance (hired upon Mirrors' commercial disappointment). But on this record, those outside influences are still largely invisible, even if Fairbairn's production sheen now seems '80s generic. Fueled by the playful staples "Rag Doll" and "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," and seasoned with the Delta blues fetish of "Hangman Jury" and, of course, a patented Big Power Ballad ("Angel"), it's an album that's become all but ubiquitous. Thankfully, the band's own gritty sensibility still informs tracks like "St. John" and "Girl Keeps Coming Apart," as well as a rambunctiously reverent take on the classic Beatles B-side, "I'm Down." --Jerry McCulley
Country USA
Brand Geffen
Manufacturer Capitol
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 1758262
Model 2076408
ReleaseDate 2001-11-20
UnitCount 1
Format Original recording reissued
UPCs 606949309626
EANs 0606949309626

Country	USA
Brand	Geffen
Manufacturer	Capitol
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	1758262
Model	2076408
ReleaseDate	2001-11-20
UnitCount	1
Format	Original recording reissued
UPCs	606949309626
EANs	0606949309626

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