In 1985, the band released the album Done with Mirrors , their first

In 1985, the band released the album Done with Mirrors , their first studio album since reuniting. While the album did receive some positive reviews, it only went gold and failed to produce a hit single or generate any widespread interest. The album’s most notable track, ” Let the Music Do the Talking “, was in fact a cover of a song originally recorded by the Joe Perry Project and released on that band’s album of the same name. Nevertheless, the band became a popular concert attraction once again, touring in support of Done with Mirrors , well into 1986. In 1986, in an unprecedented crossover collaboration, Aerosmith (largely the additional contributions of leaders Tyler and Perry) appeared on Run–D.M.C. ‘s cover of ” Walk This Way “, a track blending rock and roll with hip hop . In reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song and its frequently-aired video resurrected Aerosmith’s career by introducing the band’s music to a new generation.