"Nine Lives" marked Aerosmith's return to Columbia Records, and its lead single, "Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)," signaled a return to their blues-rock roots after a period of arena-rock anthems. The album's release was preceded by considerable turmoil, including a public dispute with their then-manager and the departure of the original producer.
- The album was originally slated for release in 1996 with a different tracklist and title, "Make It Hot."
- "Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)" was the first single released from the album, reaching number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Rick Rubin was initially brought in to produce the album, but was later replaced by Kevin Shirley.
Aerosmith is a Boston-based rock band that became one of the most popular hard rock bands of the late 20th century. By 1997, they had already achieved legendary status with a string of multi-platinum albums and hit singles.
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