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The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock

Poison · 2006

71 min · 18 tracks · hard rock ยท glam metal

An energetic compilation of glam metal anthems that defined a decade of rock excess and flamboyance.

The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock is an album by Poison, released in 2006. An energetic compilation of glam metal anthems that defined a decade of rock excess and flamboyance. This album is significant not only for its retrospective view of Poison's greatest hits but also for its commercial success, achieving Gold certification by the RIAA. It encapsulates the band's influence on glam metal, showcasing tracks that became staples of rock radio and helping to revive interest in their music through nostalgia and classic rock playlists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock sound like?

An energetic compilation of glam metal anthems that defined a decade of rock excess and flamboyance. Rooted in hard rock and glam metal.

What makes The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock by Poison notable?

This album is significant not only for its retrospective view of Poison's greatest hits but also for its commercial success, achieving Gold certification by the RIAA. It encapsulates the band's influence on glam metal, showcasing tracks that became staples of rock radio and helping to revive interest in their music through nostalgia and classic rock playlists. By the time 'The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock' was released in 2006, Poison had already established themselves as one of the defining bands of the glam metal genre, with multiple chart-topping hits. This compilation celebrates their enduring legacy after nearly two decades since their debut album, 'Look What the Cat Dragged In', which launched their career in 1986.

How many songs are on The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock?

The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock has 18 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·71:18

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  • 1 Talk Dirty to Me Standout 3:44
  • 2 I Want Action (single version) 3:05
  • 3 I Won't Forget You (single version) 3:34
  • 4 Cry Tough 3:38
  • 5 Look What the Cat Dragged In 3:10
  • 6 Nothin' But a Good Time Standout 3:43
  • 7 Fallen Angel 3:56
  • 8 Every Rose Has Its Thorn Standout 4:20
  • 9 Your Mama Don't Dance 3:00
  • 10 Unskinny Bop 3:49
  • 11 Rock and Roll All Night 3:35
  • 12 Ride the Wind 3:53
  • 13 Something to Believe In 5:30
  • 14 Life Goes On 4:49
  • 15 Stand 5:14
  • 16 The Last Song 4:22
  • 17 Shooting Star 4:37
  • 18 We're an American Band 3:10

Release Date

January 1, 2006

Genre

glam metal, hard rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

71 min 18 sec