Toys In The Attic - Aerosmith

This is simply the greatest rock album of all time! It take a couple of listens to realise but when you do it really hits you. If you're fan of Aerosmith but you haven't heard much early stuff you should definitely get hold of this. It's price is falling all the time and you can usually pick it up for a fiver in the HMV sales. Stand-out tracks are Uncle Salty, No More, Sweet Emotion and Walk This Wat. No matter what anyone tells you the version of Walk This Way on this album is far better than the Run DMC version, especially the guitar solo! A marvellous album filled with mastery and the occasional work of genius, please buy this - it's my favourite all ...  Read the complete review

What can you say about an album of this quality?. Possibly the finest piece of work that this band has ever produced, Toys in the attic is a moving and hard-rocking piece of musical history. To mention but a few of the wonderful songs, Toys in the attic boasts titles such as Uncle Salty, Walk this way (a classic known to all), and you see me crying (a beautifully orchestrated and emotional piece of music). Released under the Columbia record label in 1975, this record still has appeal today. Made seven years before I was even born, and now 26 years old, this record really has stood the test of time well, and to still be able to appeal to my generation ...  Read the complete review

Toys in the Attic is heralded by many as the best individual record released from the band Aerosmith. Although I don't personally agree, I can see where the old folks (joking) are coming from. Had I been in my prime in 1975, this would certainly have been one of the coolest-sounding albums I'd ever heard. Too bad I missed my era by being born too late. This album shows a lot of expansion on the band's ability demonstrated on their first 2 records. It's full of sensual rock rhythms, killer guitar riffs, catchy melodies and clever lyrics. Some of the songs are dark and ominous while others are upbeat and whimsical. Whimsical is also a good ...  Read the complete review