Aerosmith – Just Push Play (2001): Album Review, Tracklist & Fun Facts
Released in March 2001, Just Push Play is Aerosmith’s fifteenth studio album, showcasing a band experimenting with modern rock, pop, and electronic elements while retaining their signature hard rock style. The album represents Aerosmith’s effort to stay relevant in the new millennium, blending their classic swagger with contemporary production.
Album Overview
Produced by Aerosmith and Marti Frederiksen, Just Push Play embraces a sleeker, more radio-friendly sound, incorporating electronic loops, keyboards, and pop-infused melodies alongside traditional guitar riffs. The album’s themes include love, lust, partying, and personal reflection, with a mix of upbeat tracks, melodic ballads, and experimental sounds.
Just Push Play became a commercial success, spawning multiple hit singles and cementing Aerosmith’s continued relevance in the 2000s rock scene.
Tracklist – Aerosmith: Just Push Play (2001)
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Just Push Play
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Fly Away from Here
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Sunshine
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Girls of Summer
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Jaded
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Outta Your Head
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Voodoo Medicine Man
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Under My Skin
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Angel’s Eye
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Focus
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Two Sides
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Under the Influence
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Sick as a Dog (bonus track on some editions)
Album Review
Just Push Play opens with the title track, “Just Push Play,” featuring a modern, almost industrial rock intro that leads into a melodic, riff-driven chorus. “Jaded” became one of Aerosmith’s biggest hits of the 2000s, blending catchy pop hooks with Steven Tyler’s unmistakable vocals.
“Girls of Summer” is a feel-good rock anthem, perfect for radio and summer playlists, while “Fly Away from Here” is a soaring power ballad, showcasing the band’s ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies.
Tracks like “Voodoo Medicine Man” and “Under My Skin” explore heavier grooves with bluesy undertones, while songs such as “Sunshine” and “Outta Your Head” highlight experimental production and catchy hooks. Though the album received mixed critical reviews for its modernized sound, fans appreciated Aerosmith’s willingness to evolve musically without abandoning their classic energy.
Fun Facts, Trivia & Did You Know
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• Fun Fact: Just Push Play marked Aerosmith’s first album of the 2000s and incorporated modern production techniques like loops and keyboards.
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• Trivia: The single “Jaded” reached #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart and became a top 10 hit worldwide.
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• Did You Know? Steven Tyler described the album as a blend of classic Aerosmith energy with contemporary 2000s rock influences.
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• Fun Fact: Aerosmith performed tracks from the album extensively during the Just Push Play Tour, incorporating high-tech stage effects and video projections.
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• Did You Know? “Fly Away from Here” was co-written by Marti Frederiksen and Steven Tyler and showcased the band’s softer, more melodic side.
Just Push Play demonstrates Aerosmith’s adaptability and willingness to experiment, merging their hard rock roots with modern pop and electronic influences. While not as raw as their 1970s work, it remains an essential part of their 2000s catalog.
