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Nine Lives

Aerosmith · 1996

62 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rock & roll

Aerosmith blends bluesy grooves with glam rock flair, crafting anthems that resonate with emotional depth and swagger.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs late-night contemplative moods
Context
Released in 1996, 'Nine Lives' marked Aerosmith's 12th studio album during a period of commercial resurgence following the success of their previous album, 'Get a Grip.' The band was solidifying its position as rock icons after overcoming personal struggles and lineup changes in the early '90s.
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hard rock, heavy metal, rock & roll

Nine Lives is an album by Aerosmith, released in 1996. Aerosmith blends bluesy grooves with glam rock flair, crafting anthems that resonate with emotional depth and swagger. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified multi-platinum, reinforcing Aerosmith's status in the rock scene. It also spawned hits like 'Pink,' which won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance, showcasing the band's ability to evolve while maintaining mainstream appeal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nine Lives sound like?

Aerosmith blends bluesy grooves with glam rock flair, crafting anthems that resonate with emotional depth and swagger. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes Nine Lives by Aerosmith notable?

The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified multi-platinum, reinforcing Aerosmith's status in the rock scene. It also spawned hits like 'Pink,' which won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance, showcasing the band's ability to evolve while maintaining mainstream appeal. Released in 1996, 'Nine Lives' marked Aerosmith's 12th studio album during a period of commercial resurgence following the success of their previous album, 'Get a Grip.' The band was solidifying its position as rock icons after overcoming personal struggles and lineup changes in the early '90s.

Who is Nine Lives for?

Nine Lives works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, gradual builds and payoffs and late-night contemplative moods.

How many songs are on Nine Lives?

Nine Lives has 13 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·62:56

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

  • 1 Nine Lives Standout 4:01
  • 2 Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees) 3:25
  • 3 Hole in My Soul Standout 6:10
  • 4 Taste of India 5:53
  • 5 Full Circle 5:00
  • 6 Something’s Gotta Give 3:36
  • 7 Ain’t That a Bitch 5:25
  • 8 The Farm 4:27
  • 9 Crash 4:25
  • 10 Kiss Your Past Good‐Bye 4:31
  • 11 Pink Standout 3:55
  • 12 Attitude Adjustment 3:44
  • 13 Fallen Angels 8:18

Release Date

January 1, 1996

Genre

hard rock, heavy metal

More albums in hard rock

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

62 min 56 sec