Joe Perry returned to the fold in 1985, and
Aerosmith turned out their finest record since
Rocks. Unlike the records that preceded it,
Done with Mirrors is powered by the same smart-assed lyrics and filthy guitars that formed the core of
Aerosmith's best songs. It didn't receive the commercial or critical attention that
Permanent Vacation did two years later, but Done With Mirrors is the better album; it marks the beginning of their remarkable comeback. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine