Aerosmith: Toys In The Attic (CBS) (36:59).
Jonh Ingham, Sounds, 2 August 1975
AS AEROSMITH race through 'Toys In The Attic', first track on the platter, all raging guitars, quaint lyrics about 'leaving the things that are real behind' and echoed harmony choruses against vibrant riffing, one could be excused for categorising them an American Queen.
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