Aerosmith – Get Your Wings (1974): Album Review, Tracklist & Fun Facts
Released in March 1974, Get Your Wings is the second studio album by Aerosmith and the record that truly launched the band toward hard rock superstardom. While their self-titled debut introduced the world to Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Get Your Wings sharpened their sound, confidence, and attitude—setting the foundation for their classic mid-’70s run.
Album Overview
Produced by legendary hitmaker Jack Douglas, Get Your Wings marked a major step forward in both songwriting and production. The album blends blues-based hard rock, gritty riffs, swaggering vocals, and raw energy, showcasing Aerosmith’s growing chemistry and ambition.
Lyrically, the album focuses on themes of rebellion, freedom, desire, and survival, while musically it balances heavy rockers with bluesy grooves and emotional ballads. Though not an instant blockbuster upon release, the album steadily gained momentum and eventually became multi-platinum, cementing Aerosmith as one of America’s premier rock bands.
Tracklist – Aerosmith: Get Your Wings (1974)
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Same Old Song and Dance
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Lord of the Thighs
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Spaced
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Woman of the World
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S.O.S. (Too Bad)
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Train Kept A-Rollin’
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Seasons of Wither
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Pandora’s Box
Album Review
Get Your Wings opens with “Same Old Song and Dance,” a funky, horn-driven rocker that immediately shows Aerosmith’s expanded musical range. Tracks like “Lord of the Thighs” and “S.O.S. (Too Bad)” deliver raw, street-level hard rock fueled by Joe Perry’s aggressive guitar work and Steven Tyler’s unhinged charisma.
The band’s famous cover of “Train Kept A-Rollin’” became a concert staple and helped define Aerosmith’s reputation as a powerful live act. Meanwhile, “Seasons of Wither” stands out as one of the album’s most atmospheric tracks—dark, emotional, and forward-thinking, hinting at the band’s future songwriting depth.
Jack Douglas’ production adds punch and clarity without sacrificing grit, allowing the band’s blues roots and hard rock edge to coexist naturally. Get Your Wings may not be as commercially massive as later albums like Toys in the Attic, but it remains a crucial turning point in Aerosmith’s evolution.
Fun Facts, Trivia & Did You Know
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• Fun Fact: Get Your Wings was Aerosmith’s first album produced by Jack Douglas, who would later help shape their classic sound throughout the 1970s.
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• Trivia: The album title symbolizes the band “learning to fly” creatively after their debut.
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• Did You Know? Train Kept A-Rollin’ became one of Aerosmith’s most recognizable live songs, often used to open or close concerts.
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• Fun Fact: Seasons of Wither is often cited by fans as one of the band’s most underrated songs.
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• Did You Know? The album was recorded at Record Plant Studios in New York, a hub for many classic rock recordings of the era.
Get Your Wings is the album where Aerosmith truly found their identity—raw, blues-soaked, and unapologetically loud. It stands as an essential chapter in classic American hard rock and a key step toward the band’s legendary status.
