10 Rock Albums That Peak With The First Song

10. Rocks - Aerosmith

In 1976, hard rock heroes Aerosmith released their fourth studio album simply titled Rocks.

Does what it says on the tin, really.

Whilst Steven Tyler hadn't quite perfected his trademark gravelly vocals just yet, the album was still full of gems (as the title would suggest), including the very first offering.

Back in the Saddle builds and builds until it erupts into life, starting the record off on an explosive note. It frames the rest of the album nicely, announcing that Tyler and his boys are ready to ride once more.

Again, does what it says on the tin.

The song has become a firm favourite amongst Aerosmith lovers. They've played it over 700 times live, which is more times than they've played What It Takes and I Don't Want To Miss A Thing.

The rest of the album is alright, with Last Child immediately following this track and Home Tonight to close things out, but there's no getting around just how great Back in the Saddle is.

It's one of the band's best ever openers, and there's no way anything else on the album could have ever matched up.