By GRAHAM REID
(Herald rating: * * * * )
Sprawling 34-track double disc of hits, hilarity (Dude Looks Like a Lady, My Fist Your Face), and a few rarities collected from their two decades on the Geffen label.
These were the years after they straightened up, refined their sound, became millionaire
rebels and offered smooth-edged MOR stadium rock.
Also included are some live tracks from their pre-Geffen years on Sony so, for the casual Aerosmith fan with the earlier single discs Greatest Hits from 80 and the Rocks collections, this is the only other one you'll need.
They're all here: the terrific Janie's Got a Gun, Rag Doll, Angel, Love in an Elevator, Permanent Vacation, Monkey on My Back, their seminal rap-rock crossover Walk This Way with Run DMC.
If you've ever wondered what the fuss is about Aerosmith, here's the answer: sex and drugs and rock'n'roll in fact.
Label: Geffen
