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Poison entered the studio with producer Richard Zito, aiming for a polished blues-rock sound that would encourage Kotzen's songwriting contributions for their fourth album, "Native Tongue." Songs addressed themes of addiction, social inequality, and existential reflection, showcasing the band's attempts at maturity. The first single, "Stand," reached a modest number 50 on the Hot 100, signaling a steep decline from their previous commercial heights.
Despite its gold certification, the album's performance reflected the larger shifts in the music industry, as grunge bands like Pearl Jam began to dominate the charts.