Skid Row
Skid Row

THE REVIEW

Hello again, here with a Hard Rock bomb, folks!!!

Year 1989 and another masterpiece is unveiled, and the album in question is "Skid Row", a rock gem with one of the greatest vocalists in rock history, Sebastian Bach, a phenomenal guitarist, and the rest of the band, which isn't trivial. The album is a mix of sharp riffs and more melodic ones, yet always spot-on. The tracks are all very beautiful, some more than others, but none tiresome. Now let's move on to the album analysis.

The marathon starts with the explosive Big Guns, undoubtedly a great no-hassle song. It continues with the exciting Sweet Little Sister, featuring a chorus to hum every time you listen to it. The following two tracks are nice but pale compared to what's to come... and indeed, we reach an unmissable masterpiece of the album, the legendary 18 And Life, a majestic track, very sad yet rebellious, considering the story and the music video that gives chills.

The journey continues with another of my favorite songs, Rattlesnake Shake, played very well with a very fun rhythm, and a sound very similar to the '80s Hair movement—truly great. And, ladies and gentlemen, comes the most powerful and adrenaline-fueled track of the album: the massive Youth Gone Wild, a track that truly rocks, with choruses in the refrain so overwhelming that once you start singing, you can't stop BRILLIANT!

The album continues with two solid numbers, Here I Am and Makin' A Mess. Like tracks three and four, these two are standalone pieces but not at all unpleasant, rather enjoyable to listen to, leading up to the album's signature ballad, I Remember You. A wonderful melody with perfectly timed melodic riffs—everything in its right place at the right time, concluding with a bit more movement in Midnight - Tornado.

This album is an absolute must-have in your rock or metal album collection. It makes no difference. The only regret is that the great Skid Row will unfortunately continue their career briefly, releasing another great album, but later they will get lost with Sebastian's departure from the group. After leaving the band, neither he nor the Skid Row will ever repeat themselves. But this album remains in rock history, and remembering it is always a pleasure, especially listening to it.

Rock Forever, see you soon, Yeahhh!!!