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Get a Grip

Aerosmith · 1993

65 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rock & roll

Aerosmith's hard rock sound fuses bluesy riffs with polished production and radio-friendly melodies.

Get a Grip is an album by Aerosmith, released in 1993. Aerosmith's hard rock sound fuses bluesy riffs with polished production and radio-friendly melodies. 'Get a Grip' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and produced several hit singles, including 'Cryin'' and 'Amazing', which further cemented Aerosmith's commercial success. The album earned them a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for 'Crazy', marking a significant recognition during a competitive era of rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Get a Grip sound like?

Aerosmith's hard rock sound fuses bluesy riffs with polished production and radio-friendly melodies. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes Get a Grip by Aerosmith notable?

'Get a Grip' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and produced several hit singles, including 'Cryin'' and 'Amazing', which further cemented Aerosmith's commercial success. The album earned them a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for 'Crazy', marking a significant recognition during a competitive era of rock music. By the time 'Get a Grip' was released in 1993, Aerosmith had experienced a major resurgence in popularity following their 1987 album 'Permanent Vacation'. This fifth studio album came at a pivotal moment, solidifying their status as rock icons in the early '90s and showcasing a matured sound that appealed to both old fans and new listeners.

How many songs are on Get a Grip?

Get a Grip has 15 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·65:36

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:23
  • 2 Eat the Rich 4:11
  • 3 Get a Grip 3:58
  • 4 Fever 4:15
  • 5 Livin’ on the Edge Standout 6:07
  • 6 Flesh 5:57
  • 7 Walk On Down 3:39
  • 8 Shut Up and Dance 4:56
  • 9 Cryin’ 5:08
  • 10 Gotta Love It 5:58
  • 11 Crazy Standout 5:17
  • 12 Line Up 4:03
  • 13 Can’t Stop Messin’ 3:31
  • 14 Amazing 5:56
  • 15 Boogie Man 2:17

Release Date

April 20, 1993

Genre

hard rock, heavy metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

65 min 36 sec