One of the few numbers which could be considered filler in spots is “Fever”, a song that resembles “Toys in the Attic” in its urgency, but due to other circumstances, notably having country superstar Garth Brooks covering the tune, it loses much of its drive and luster upon many listens. If you listen closely near its conclusion, the tribal rhythms are almost identical to the opening for “Eat the Rich”. “Flesh” also has the same mannerisms, with a harder guitar leading the way over Tyler’s lewd and crude double entendres. It also seems to propel the rest of the album for an enjoyable rocky ride. Although never released as a single, the song has the same funky swagger that “Rag Doll” has on the band’s Permanent Vacation only a bit more upbeat and less bluesy. But it’s the subsequent title track that is the hidden and often overlooked gem within. The rhythm section is also rock solid, with Brad Whitford and bassist Tom Hamilton keeping everything in check. From that and a brief snippet of the “Walk This Way” riff, the album begins with “Eat the Rich”, a no-nonsense rocker which relates somewhat to “Love in an Elevator” but is a bit more refined and unpolished, particularly the ragged guitar solo by Perry. The Toxin Twin duo of Joe Perry and Steve Tyler could now be referred to as the Antioxidant Twins, but it doesn’t diminish the body of work, of which Get a Grip was such an integral part of.įrom the opening jungle, Banshee like wails of the comic intro, Tyler sings about swinging from the pearly gates and having “the right key baby but the wrong keyhole”. Although this album has been rarely given its due in lieu of trying to commercially eclipse Pump, this collection of rock anthems, funky jams and heartfelt, high-school prom ballads could be seen by many as a more complete and well-rounded album. Trying to surpass the sales figures was an exercise in futility, but the group returned with perhaps one of its finest, totally underrated, shining moments. Aerosmith had captured several demographics with the smash-selling Pump, the many singles and videos thereafter. The year was 1993 and one of the biggest rock revivals was in full swing.
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