Episode 66: Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic

The ALBUMREVIEW.net podcast

Their third studio album, "Toys in the Attic" is Aerosmith's strongest. Released on April 8, 1975, “Toys” demonstrates the beginning of American Hard Rock. Take southern blues, mix it with the Rolling Stones, speed up the tempo – you have the definition of Aerosmith. They did not have the “soft rock” label like the Eagles or the “black magic” blues and heavy metal label like Led Zeppelin. Aerosmith was stripped down, hard rock at a faster speed. In the 70’s, all five members of the band had everyone’s attention. By the 90’s Tyler and lead guitarist, Joe Perry became the faces of the group.
Originally marinated in Sunapee, NH, the band moved to Boston and officially formed in 1970. After 2 studio albums, Aerosmith re-entered the studio in New York City in late 1974 to record Toys in the Attic. “Toys” was their third album but first album in several years where they had to write new material. For their first two albums, the self-titled, Aerosmith and Get Your Wings, the band recorded all their previously written songs from their early years before they became known globally.