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| '''''Draw the Line''''' is the fifth album by American ] band ], released December 1, 1977. The album was recorded in an abandoned convent near New York City, rented out for that purpose.<ref>{{cite web| title = Draw the Line review | work = Greg Prato | publisher = '']'' | url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:byg9kent7q7m | accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref> The band lived there while recording the album |
'''''Draw the Line''''' is the fifth album by American ] band ], released December 1, 1977. The album was recorded in an abandoned convent near New York City, rented out for that purpose.<ref>{{cite web| title = Draw the Line review | work = Greg Prato | publisher = '']'' | url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:byg9kent7q7m | accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref> The band lived there while recording the album, doing drugs, sleeping, eating, shooting guns, and driving their sports cars in between recording sessions. | ||
| At the time of release the band was considered big enough that the name didn't appear on the front of the album artwork. The portrait of the band was drawn by renowned celebrity caricaturist ]. | At the time of release the band was considered big enough that the name didn't appear on the front of the album artwork. The portrait of the band was drawn by renowned celebrity caricaturist ]. | ||
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Draw the Line is the fifth album by American rock band Aerosmith, released December 1, 1977. The album was recorded in an abandoned convent near New York City, rented out for that purpose. The band lived there while recording the album, doing drugs, sleeping, eating, shooting guns, and driving their sports cars in between recording sessions.
At the time of release the band was considered big enough that the name didn't appear on the front of the album artwork. The portrait of the band was drawn by renowned celebrity caricaturist Al Hirschfeld.
Track listing
Side one
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Draw the Line" | Steven Tyler, Joe Perry | 3:23 |
| 2. | "I Wanna Know Why" | Tyler, Perry | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Critical Mass" | Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Jack Douglas | 4:53 |
| 4. | "Get It Up" | Tyler, Perry | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Bright Light Fright" | Perry | 2:19 |
Side two
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kings and Queens" | Tyler, Brad Whitford, Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Douglas | 4:55 |
| 2. | "The Hand That Feeds" | Tyler, Whitford, Hamilton, Kramer, Douglas | 4:23 |
| 3. | "Sight for Sore Eyes" | Tyler, Perry, Douglas, David Johansen | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Milk Cow Blues" | Kokomo Arnold | 4:14 |
Personnel
- Steven Tyler - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Harmonica, Percussion
- Joe Perry - Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals On "Bright Light Fright"
- Brad Whitford - Guitar
- Tom Hamilton - Bass
- Joey Kramer - Drums, Percussion
Additional personnel
- Stan Bronstein - Saxophone
- Scott Cushnie - Piano
- Jack Douglas - mandolin
- Karen Lawrence - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
- Paul Prestopino - Banjo
Production
- Producers: Aerosmith, Jack Douglas
- Executive producers: David Krebs, Steve Leber
- Engineer: Jay Messina
- Assistant engineer: Sam Ginsberg
- Mastering: George Marino
- Arrangers: Aerosmith, Jack Douglas
- Art direction: David Krebs, Steve Leber
- Cover illustration: Al Hirschfeld
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | The Billboard 200 | 11 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | "Draw the Line" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 42 |
| 1978 | "Kings and Queens" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 70 |
Certifications
| Organization | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RIAA - USA | Gold | December 9, 1977 |
| RIAA - USA | Platinum | December 13, 1977 |
| RIAA - USA | 2x Platinum | August 16, 1996 |
Notes
- http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fifuxq95ldhe
- "Draw the Line review". Greg Prato. Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Gold and Platinum Database Search". Retrieved 2009-11-24.
External links
- Draw the Line ⚠ "
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