Rock in a Hard Place (1982)

Welcome to the We Love the Eighties Community

This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade and for those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more about it here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

Join the discussion

See what members are talking about right now
Free registration. Facebook and Google login available.

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Title: Rock in a Hard Place
Artist: Aerosmith
Genre: Hard Rock
Released: 1982

Tracks:
1 - Jailbait - 4:38
2 - Lightning Strikes - 4:26 -
3 - Bitch's Brew - 4:14
4 - Bolivian Ragamuffin - 3:32
5 - Cry Me a River - 4:06
6 - Prelude to Joanie - 1:21
7 - Joanie's Butterfly - 5:36
8 - Rock in a Hard Place (Cheshire Cat) - 4:45
9 - Jig Is Up - 3:10
10 - Push Comes to Shove - 4:27

Overview:
Rock in a Hard Place is the seventh studio album by American hard rock band Aerosmith, released on August 1, 1982 on Columbia. It is the only Aerosmith album not to feature guitarist Joe Perry, following his departure from the band in 1979. The band spent $1.5 million on the recording of this album.

Rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford left the band during its recording in 1981. Whitford is billed as an "additional musician", and can be heard playing rhythm guitar on "Lightning Strikes." This was also Aerosmith's last studio album released on Columbia Records until 1997.

Despite the album's negative reviews, drummer Joey Kramer asserts in his 2009 autobiography, Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top: "the record doesn't suck. There's some real good stuff on it. But it's not a real Aerosmith record because it's just me, Steven, and Tom - with a fill-in guitar player. It's Jimmy Crespo doing the guitar work."
Music information in first post provided by The AudioDB
Back
Top