Native Tongue (reissue) vinyl

Native Tongue remains a significant milestone in Poison's discography, marking a bold departure from their glam metal roots. With the addition of Richie Kotzen, the album showcased a new sonic direction, blending rock with blues influences, highlighting the band's versatility. Tracks like 'Native Tongue' and'"Stand' exemplify Poison's evolution, while songs like 'Blind Faith' and '7 Days Over You' demonstrate their depth and maturity as songwriters. Bret Michaels and Richie Kotzen's collaboration yielded impressive results, with poignant lyrics and infectious melodies. Among the ever-changing musical trends while the band was blowing up from within due to the excess of fame and money, the band turned out a worthy album to their fans as a last goodbye. Despite not achieving the commercial success of their earlier albums, Native Tongue has endured over the years, appreciated by fans for its honesty and musical integrity. The album's impact is felt even three decades later, with Poison's decision to recruit Richie Kotzen proving to be a wise one, propelling both the band and Kotzen to continued success in their respective careers.