Revolutions per Minute
Skid Row · 2006
40 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A gritty blend of hard rock and lyrical introspection drives this raw, unfiltered exploration of personal and social struggles.
Why this album works
'Revolutions per Minute' is notable for its critical reception, where it was praised for its authenticity amidst a resurgence of interest in classic rock sounds. The album's single 'Disease' exemplified the band's enduring appeal, reaching charts and attracting attention within the heavy metal community.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels lyrical introspection and depth short, engaging listening sessions
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2006, 'Revolutions per Minute' marked Skid Row's return after a decade-long hiatus following their album 'Subhuman Race' in 1995. The band aimed to reclaim their identity in a changing musical landscape while wrestling with internal conflicts and lineup changes that had plagued them since the early 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie· Ozzy Osbourne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Disease Standout 3:32
- 2 Another Dick in the System Standout 3:16
- 3 Pulling My Heart Out From Under Me 3:29
- 4 When God Can’t Wait 2:15
- 5 Shut Up Baby, I Love You 3:16
- 6 Strength Standout 5:06
- 7 White Trash 2:53
- 8 You Lie 2:44
- 9 Nothing 3:29
- 10 Love Is Dead 3:38
- 11 Let It Ride 4:02
- 12 You Lie (Corn Fed mix) 2:42
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