Month: August 2025

Rock in a Hard Place by Aerosmith

Rock in a Hard Place (cover)

Released on August 1, 1982, Rock in a Hard Place marks a pivotal yet precarious chapter in Aerosmith‘s storied career. As the band’s seventh studio album, it arrived amid chaos: lead guitarist Joe Perry had departed in 1979 following onstage tensions, and rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford followed suit during recording.

Replacements Jimmy Crespo and Rick Dufay stepped in, with Crespo handling most guitar duties under producer Jack Douglas. Frontman Steven Tyler, grappling with severe drug addiction, struggled through sessions that ballooned to a $1.5 million cost. This backdrop of instability permeates the album, making it Aerosmith‘s only release without their classic lineup.

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It’s Bandcamp Friday (8/1/25)

On select Fridays throughout the year, Bandcamp waives its share of sales for 24 hours, giving fans an opportunity to support the artist they love more directly.

Here are some of my recommendations:

The Boys of Summer

You know the Don Henley classic, “The Boys of Summer?”

Of course you do. It’s a great song.

Well, it’s recently been covered by an up and coming metalcore band. It’s unoriginal and predictable right up to the breakdown, and I cannot stand it.

I’m not mentioning the band name. If you wish to have your senses tortured, you can look it up yourself.