10 Most Underrated Aerosmith Songs

Aerosmith don't really need to prove their worth to anyone anymore. No matter which way you look at it, these Bad Boys from Boston are responsible for some of the most infectious rock music of the modern age, from the groovy swing of Walk This Way to the pure badass mindset of Back in the Saddle. However, what about the other songs peppered in between the hits?

Yeah, for as much as these guys may have weathered the musical storms over the years, even their hits didn't result in some of their best work. Whether they were turning in a more Rolling Stones like groove in their early years or refining their hair metal sound in the '80s, there was still a few decent bangers that are on par with some of the greatest work they've ever made. Hell, even when they reached the sell-out "I don't care" years at the turn of the century, there was still some quality material to be found in between the more embarrassing moments.

Many rock and roll fans may have found their swagger by listening to the greatest hits from these guys, but the only real depth comes in when you do your homework. Take a look beneath the surface and take a look at the bluesy, boozy, and unruly tunes that have put Aerosmith at the top of the rock heap.

Aerosmith don't really know much outside of down and dirty rock and roll. When they weren't trying (and failing) to make a pop crossover back in the late '90s, most of their previous output were them resting on their laurels while writing killer hooks for the masses. However, fans were in for a bit of a surprise when they threw on Permanent Vacation for the first time.

Right in the middle of the record, St. John shows these guys wearing their influences on their sleeve as a lowdown blues band. Long before the British Invasion sparked their minds back in the '60s, the real roots of rock came from the blues of acts like Muddy Waters, which this song is a clear descendent of. Instead of the rave up style boogie of the rest of their material, this song is about digging into a solid groove, with some of the most downplayed guitar performances Joe Perry has ever laid down.

It makes sense that these guys would eventually go out on tour with people like ZZ Top in their later years given how much old-school worship they bring to this one song. So next time that you throw on Permanent Vacation as your next party album, take a bit of a closer look to the backwater blues that you've skipped over so many times before.