Album: Gems by Aerosmith (1988)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Philosophical
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Compilation

Description: Gems is a compilation album released by Aerosmith in 1988 (see 1988 in music) under the label Columbia. It was the first compilation of studio material since 1980's Greatest Hits. Concentrating mainly on heavier material than the radio-friendly singles output on Greatest Hits, the album is noted for the inclusion of the 1978 studio version of "Chip Away The Stone" - previously released only as the B-side to the 1978 single "Come Together". A live rendition of the song had appeared on 1978's Live Bootleg.

Artist Background: Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyle... Part of the Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, AC/DC

Music Scene: Part of the Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, Philosophical, 1980s, Compilation, Columbia


Gems is a compilation album released by Aerosmith in 1988 (see 1988 in music) under the label Columbia. It was the first compilation of studio material since 1980's Greatest Hits. Concentrating mainly on heavier material than the radio-friendly singles output on Greatest Hits, the album is noted for the inclusion of the 1978 studio version of "Chip Away The Stone" - previously released only as the B-side to the 1978 single "Come Together". A live rendition of the song had appeared on 1978's Live Bootleg.

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