Skid Row cover

Skid Row

Skid Row · 1989

39 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal

Raw energy and melodic aggression converge in anthemic choruses and gritty guitar riffs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • anthemic sing-along moments
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 24, 1989, 'Skid Row' was the band's self-titled debut album, positioning them at the forefront of the glam metal scene. The album marked a significant breakthrough for Skid Row, showcasing their unique blend of heavy metal and hard rock that resonated with audiences during the late '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Pantera· Guns N' Roses· Alice in Chains

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Guns 3:37
  • 2 Sweet Little Sister 3:09
  • 3 Can't Stand the Heartache 3:24
  • 4 Piece of Me 2:48
  • 5 18 and Life 3:51
  • 6 Rattlesnake Shake 3:09
  • 7 Youth Gone Wild 3:18
  • 8 Here I Am 3:09
  • 9 Makin' a Mess 3:38
  • 10 I Remember You 5:14
  • 11 Midnight / Tornado 4:18

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