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Who had a better career, better catalog of music, The Eagles or Aerosmith?
Posted on 3/3/22 at 10:07 am
Posted on 3/3/22 at 10:07 am
Random question, I know. This was inspired by a conversation I had at the bar last night that started because The Big Lebowski and spiraled out of control.
I don’t really love either band, but I had to give the nod to Aerosmith. At least they rocked out, especially in the 70’s. A google search show only (1) #1 song for Aerosmith but a slew of top 40’s. In contrast the Eagles had (5) #1’s but only a handful of other “hit” songs. I enjoy the harmonies of the Eagles, but they’re otherwise pretty boring. Give me the Aerosmith of Sweet Emotion and Mama Kin fame. Discuss
I don’t really love either band, but I had to give the nod to Aerosmith. At least they rocked out, especially in the 70’s. A google search show only (1) #1 song for Aerosmith but a slew of top 40’s. In contrast the Eagles had (5) #1’s but only a handful of other “hit” songs. I enjoy the harmonies of the Eagles, but they’re otherwise pretty boring. Give me the Aerosmith of Sweet Emotion and Mama Kin fame. Discuss
This post was edited on 3/3/22 at 10:08 am
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Posted on 3/3/22 at 10:10 am to Clovis Pilgreen
Aerosmith was a beast in the 70s. I'm going with them.
Posted on 3/3/22 at 10:17 am to Clovis Pilgreen
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The Eagles
Posted on 3/3/22 at 10:32 am to Clovis Pilgreen
Easily Aerosmith
Posted on 3/3/22 at 11:04 am to Clovis Pilgreen
Do the Eagles have a Roller Coaster?
Posted on 3/3/22 at 11:47 am to Clovis Pilgreen
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because The Big Lebowski
much like the meme of how nickleback is "like omg the worst band EVAR", TBL has made a generation of people hate the eagles for literally no reason at all aside from trying to get a chuckle from friends for quoting a comedy movie. The eagles are a damn good band with some great music across multiple styles.
As to your question, that's hard to answer since both have a frickton of songs with a good handful of hits. I personally prefer the eagles but both have their place. I think part of hte reason I sour a bit on aerosmith is that classic radio has tabbed about 4 of their songs to play on repeat over and over for eternity.
Posted on 3/3/22 at 11:58 am to Clovis Pilgreen
70s Aerosmith vs. 70s Eagles straight up - I think Aerosmith wins.
But, if we're talking entire career, Aerosmith takes a big hit because of their 80s and 90s output and probably makes it a push.
But, if we're talking entire career, Aerosmith takes a big hit because of their 80s and 90s output and probably makes it a push.
Posted on 3/3/22 at 12:07 pm to Clovis Pilgreen
In the US, Eagles: Their Greatest Hits record (1971-1975) is the biggest selling album ever. Officially it has been certified at 38 Million copies (4 Million MORE than Thriller). It is the third best selling album in the world and largest selling Greatest Hits album.
Aerosmith's Greatest Hits (1980, so pre 80s songs) has sold 12 Million in the US
Eagles Greatest Hits Vol. 2 has sold 11M in the US.
Hotel California has sold 26 Million and is listed as the third best selling album ever in the US.
No other Aerosmith album has reached 10M in the US.
While Aerosmith as a band has been able to be stable for more years and release more albums than Eagles, I gotta give this to Eagles.
Aerosmith's Greatest Hits (1980, so pre 80s songs) has sold 12 Million in the US
Eagles Greatest Hits Vol. 2 has sold 11M in the US.
Hotel California has sold 26 Million and is listed as the third best selling album ever in the US.
No other Aerosmith album has reached 10M in the US.
While Aerosmith as a band has been able to be stable for more years and release more albums than Eagles, I gotta give this to Eagles.
Posted on 3/3/22 at 1:01 pm to Clovis Pilgreen
The Eagles sucked after One of these Nights.
Aerosmith sucked after Rocks.
So I'm not sure.
Aerosmith sucked after Rocks.
So I'm not sure.
Posted on 3/3/22 at 1:56 pm to Clovis Pilgreen
Eagles
Posted on 3/3/22 at 4:50 pm to Clovis Pilgreen
I'm not crazy about the Eagles but Aerosmith sucks arse, so I'll go with the Eagles.
Posted on 3/3/22 at 6:13 pm to Clovis Pilgreen
LIked Aerosmith through the 70's. Post 70's stuff I hated..you know the Dude Looks Like a Lady and Love in an Elevator trash. Eagles up to the Long Run produced songs that were easy to like and listen too. Once the Eagles added Walsh to go with Felder they were pretty great. It is the hip thing to do to say the Eagles are trash but really unfounded.
Posted on 3/3/22 at 7:48 pm to Clovis Pilgreen
Eagles (but I really love Draw The Line; very underrated and the last decent Aerosmith album). Basically On The Boarder, One Of These Nights, Hotel California > Toys In The Attic, Rocks, Draw The Line. But not by a whole lot. Two great American bands.
Posted on 3/4/22 at 12:37 am to Clovis Pilgreen
Eagles.
Posted on 3/6/22 at 12:07 am to Clovis Pilgreen
I think it’s close but with a gun to my head I say Dream On tips the scales in favor of Aerosmith. Just one of my favorites.
Posted on 3/6/22 at 10:15 pm to Clovis Pilgreen
I like hard rock better than folk and alt country, so Aerosmith is my preferred band. With that said, if I had a list of songs by each band that I really like verses those that I really DON’T like, I bet Aerosmith would have significantly more songs in both categories. Aerosmith has so much more music to choose from, and the relative quality and style is very inconsistent as it represents 30 years of being relevant in rock n roll from “Draw the Line” to “Jaded”.
The Eagles had a great run in the 70’s and put out a consistent catalog with fewer lows, but also fewer highs.
The Eagles had a great run in the 70’s and put out a consistent catalog with fewer lows, but also fewer highs.
Posted on 3/8/22 at 7:06 am to Clovis Pilgreen
The Eagles.
They wrote great songs, were really good musicians, and their harmonies were arguably the best in the history of the business aside from The Beatles.
You can also make a case for them being the greatest American rock band ever along w/Metallica.
Aerosmith is Steven Tyler and that's it
They wrote great songs, were really good musicians, and their harmonies were arguably the best in the history of the business aside from The Beatles.
You can also make a case for them being the greatest American rock band ever along w/Metallica.
Aerosmith is Steven Tyler and that's it
This post was edited on 3/8/22 at 7:12 am
Posted on 3/8/22 at 7:57 am to Clovis Pilgreen
Aerosmith has more longevity but I think the Eagles were probably more talented songwriters and musicians overall.
Posted on 3/8/22 at 8:29 am to Clovis Pilgreen
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better catalog
Eagles, by a long shot.
Posted on 3/8/22 at 10:54 am to Clovis Pilgreen
No contest...The Eagles.
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