Poison : Flesh And Blood

This is Poison's third studio album and marks a step up musically for the band. In particular, CC Deville, much maligned for his guitar work through the years, made a huge leap in his style of play. The album spawned two hit singles, Unskinny Bop and Something To Believe In, but Life Goes On, Flesh and Blood, and Ride the Wind all became hit singles to varying degrees.
The album cover was supposed to show the Poison logo and the name of the album tattooed on Rikki Rockett's arm, but instead was pulled at the last minute due to Rikki's arm still being inflamed from the tattoo process. The album also features several songs that take on a darker, more personal note than the previous two Poison records.

As for the meaning of Unskinny Bop, the band has admitted it really means nothing. It was a musical measure that CC was playing and Brett liked. The producer thought that Unskinny Bop was a perfect lyrical fit for the music, and the song stayed on the album.

Relive Flesh and Blood today, released in 1990, if you get a chance. The album marks a maturity in Poison's sound, and it is our Album O' The Week. For your pleasure, I've included a picture of the original album cover, complete with Rikki's puffed up arm. Enjoy your Thursday Angels, I'll see you in a bit.

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Permalink Reply by Melinda Winner on November 6, 2008 at 9:26am: Thank you for a blast from the past. Being from Pittsburgh I have followed thier music from the begining. I just love the band Poison. I recently saw the BMB in Biloxi MS. where I now reside. He rocked the hard rock like he was a twenty year old again! Brett filmed here for three days, on the rock of love tour shown on VH1. He hosted an amazing pool side party the next day to kick off summer, which the public was invited. I will attend Brett Michaels or poisin's concerts every time they are in town. Love to read other fans input. Great job man
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Permalink Reply by Rene on November 6, 2008 at 9:40am: This is Poison's best album with CC. Hollyweird sucks. It ha a few good one in it but it sucks. Poison'd doesn't really count since they're all covers. Love "Life Loves a Tragedy", "Poor Boy Blues", "Life Geos On" "Somthing" and "Flesh & Blood".; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Shannon on November 6, 2008 at 9:45am: I loved this album so much; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by joanna BONJOVI on November 6, 2008 at 10:15am: life goes on its the best song from this album.....I love poison....flesh and blood its the great album......; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Allen on November 6, 2008 at 10:58am: On Poison's album entitled "Hollyweird", there's a line from "Home (Bret's story)" that mentions the meaning of "Unskinny Bop".

"Rock stars, movie stars a Hollywood scene. I eat dinner with Nick Cage and Charlie Sheen. Nick asks me what the hell Unskinny Bop means. It's slang for CC banging a porno queen"; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mary on November 6, 2008 at 11:17am: They get the credit the desever poison is awesome and just so amazing i will always support bret and the boys

XOXO

Bret Michaels #1 fan

The Best song is Ride The Wind

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Permalink Reply by Rene on November 6, 2008 at 11:51am: I actually had the tape, then bought the CD and a friend of mine got me the vinyl. I just needed the 8-track to coomplete the collection.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Leyser on November 6, 2008 at 12:05pm: I remember the first time I heard this album, I think it’s Poison’s musical climax so far, good tunes, good instrumentation, bluesy bounded, I like it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindilicious on November 6, 2008 at 1:09pm: OMG ANOTHER AMAZING ALBUM...MY FRIST POISON CONCERT WAS THE ''FLESH & BLODD TOUR WITH WARRANT @ ARCO ARENA IN SACRAMENTO''....THEY ROCK NOW AND FOREVER NO MATTER WHAT.......POOR BOY BLUES JUST DOES SOMETHING TO ME AS WELL AS THE OTHER SONGS........MOST DIFFENTLY A CLASSIC IT IS \m/ POISON 4EVER!!!!!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mothervixen on November 6, 2008 at 2:31pm: I love this album as well. In fact when I was taking yoga I used a line from "Ride The Wind" as my mantra, Only The Bravest Try, Where Eagles And Angels Dare To Fly. I love all of Poisons albums! Let's face it I have been Poison'd since I first heard their music. I read somplace that Bret got the idea for the song "(Flesh and Blood) Sacrafice" while reading a vampire book. I really do love a good vampire tale. ;); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by TINA CUBBERLY on November 6, 2008 at 2:36pm: I think thats really great that they are Album of the week i love this guys and they are great group of guys they put up a great shows. i saw them last july and they were great. i hope that next year they come back to portsmouth, Va again. i love you poison keep on rocking.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jimby on November 6, 2008 at 2:41pm: Definately in my collection. I believe I bought it the day it was released. I listen to it again and again. It's been a while, so i may have to Ride The Wind later tonite! Take Care Dude! Jimby Sixx; ▶ Reply to This

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