"Done With Mirrors" marked Aerosmith's gritty return to form in 1985, reuniting the classic Tyler-Perry songwriting partnership after years of internal turmoil and lineup changes. The album pulses with raw, blues-inflected hard rock that strips away the polished production of their mid-'70s peak in favor of a leaner, more aggressive sound that feels like the band rediscovering their street-level swagger. Steven Tyler's vocals alternate between his signature wail and a more conversational growl, while Joe Perry's guitar work cuts through with a sharper edge than their earlier material. Though it didn't achieve massive commercial success, the album captures Aerosmith in transition-hungrier and more focused than they'd been in years, setting the stage for their eventual mainstream comeback later in the decade.
Tracklist
| 1 | Let the Music Do the Talking |
| 2 | My Fist Your Face |
| 3 | Shame on You |
| 4 | The Reason a Dog |
| 5 | Shela |
| 6 | Gypsy Boots |
| 7 | She’s on Fire |
| 8 | The Hop |
| 9 | Darkness |