Crack a Smile... And More
Songs
- Baby Gets Around a Bit
- Be the One
- Best Thing You Ever Had
- Cover of the Rolling Stone
- Crack a Smile Unfinished Demo [outtake]
- Doin' as I Seen on My TV
- Every Rose Has Its Thorn [Live on MTV Unplugged]
- Lay Your Body Down
- Mr. Smiley
- No Ring, No Gets
- One More for the Bone [outtake from CRACK A SMILE][#][Outtake]
- Set You Free [Outtake from Crack a Smile][#]
- Sexual Thing
- Shut up, Make Love
- Talk Dirty to Me [Live on MTV Unplugged]
- Tragically Unhip
- Unskinny Bop [Live on MTV Unplugged]
- Your Mama Don't Dance [Live on MTV Unplugged]
Other albums by Poison
Facts about the album "Crack a Smile... And More"
Album: Crack a Smile... And More
Artist: Poison
Meta Information: "Crack a Smile... And More" is an album by American glam metal band Poison, originally recorded in 1996 but not released until March 14, 2000, through Capitol Records. The album was intended to be the follow-up to "Native Tongue" but was shelved due to the changing music scene and internal conflicts within the band. "Crack a Smile... And More" features a mix of new songs and tracks from the band's early recording sessions, showcasing Poison's signature glam metal sound with a modern twist. The album captures the band's playful and rebellious spirit, offering listeners a mix of catchy hooks, crunchy guitar riffs, and anthemic choruses.
Interesting Facts:
Shelved Album: "Crack a Smile... And More" was originally recorded in 1996 as the follow-up to Poison's 1993 album "Native Tongue". However, due to changing musical trends and internal conflicts within the band, the album was shelved and remained unreleased for several years. It wasn't until 2000 that the album was finally released, allowing fans to hear the material that had been kept in the vault for years.
Re-Recording and Revisions: In preparation for the album's release, Poison re-recorded several songs and made revisions to the original recordings. Tracks like "Shut Up, Make Love" and "Sexual Thing" were re-recorded with guitarist Blues Saraceno, who had joined the band for the "Crack a Smile" sessions. The album also includes new songs like "Be the One" and "I Hate Every Bone in Your Body But Mine", adding fresh material to the mix.
B-Sides and Rarities: In addition to the new recordings, "Crack a Smile... And More" includes several B-sides, demos, and rare tracks from Poison's early years. These bonus tracks offer fans a glimpse into the band's creative process and evolution, showcasing unreleased songs and alternate versions of familiar tracks. The inclusion of these rarities adds depth and variety to the album, making it a must-have for collectors and die-hard Poison fans.