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Aerosmith signed with Columbia early in the '90s, before their contract with Geffen expired, and, as part of the deal, they owed a live album to Geffen -- hence the appearance of A Little South of Sanity, a double-disc set culled from tapes from the Get a Grip and Nine Lives tours. Considering its origins, the record couldn't help but feel a little like the contractual obligation it is, but it's to Aerosmith's credit that it doesn't sound entirely tired. Not that it sounds vital -- Steven Tyler's adolescent schtick sounds particularly embarrassing as he approaches his 50th birthday, and newer material like "Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)" or even the hit "Amazing" pales in comparison to their '70s and late-'80s classics. Still, Aerosmith developed into world-class showmen during the first Bush era, which is why A Little South of Sanity will be an entertaining romp for longtime fans; they're likely not to be disappointed by the slickness that runs rampant over the record, nor will they be dismayed by the predictable song selection, two criticisms that could be offered as proof that Aerosmith is past their prime, because it's all part of the show.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joseph Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joseph Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
GLEN BALLARD, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, Producer, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Aerosmith, MainArtist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Desmond Child, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, Producer, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joseph Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Mark Hudson, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Taylor Rhodes, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Holly Knight, ComposerLyricist - Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Desmond Child, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Steve Tyler, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Thomas Hamilton, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Richie Supa, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Brad Whitford, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist
℗ 1998 Geffen Records
Edward Holland Jr., ComposerLyricist - Jim Vallance, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Lamont Dozier, ComposerLyricist - Brian Holland, ComposerLyricist - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jack Douglas, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, Producer, MainArtist
℗ 1998 Aerodisc Partnership
Desmond Child, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Desmond Child, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joe Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 Aerodisc Partnership
Desmond Child, ComposerLyricist - Jack Douglas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, MainArtist - Joseph Perry, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jack Douglas, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Steven Tyler, ComposerLyricist - Tom Hamilton, ComposerLyricist - Aerosmith, Producer, MainArtist
℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
Aerosmith signed with Columbia early in the '90s, before their contract with Geffen expired, and, as part of the deal, they owed a live album to Geffen -- hence the appearance of A Little South of Sanity, a double-disc set culled from tapes from the Get a Grip and Nine Lives tours. Considering its origins, the record couldn't help but feel a little like the contractual obligation it is, but it's to Aerosmith's credit that it doesn't sound entirely tired. Not that it sounds vital -- Steven Tyler's adolescent schtick sounds particularly embarrassing as he approaches his 50th birthday, and newer material like "Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)" or even the hit "Amazing" pales in comparison to their '70s and late-'80s classics. Still, Aerosmith developed into world-class showmen during the first Bush era, which is why A Little South of Sanity will be an entertaining romp for longtime fans; they're likely not to be disappointed by the slickness that runs rampant over the record, nor will they be dismayed by the predictable song selection, two criticisms that could be offered as proof that Aerosmith is past their prime, because it's all part of the show.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 23 track(s)
- Total length: 01:55:06
- Main artists: Aerosmith
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Aerosmith P&D - Geffen
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1998 Geffen Records Inc. ℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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