Subhuman Beings on Tour
29 min · 7 tracks · heavy metal
Raw energy collides with heavy riffs and gritty vocals, encapsulating the chaos of live performance in the heavy metal realm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Slave to the Grind — This track epitomizes Skid Row's aggressive sound and lyrical themes of rebellion and struggle, making it a powerful opener for the live set.
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Monkey Business — With its intricate guitar work and infectious energy, this song showcases both the band's musical prowess and crowd interaction during performances.
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Psycho Therapy — This cover adds a unique twist to the live album, demonstrating Skid Row's ability to reinterpret classic punk influences while maintaining their heavy metal edge.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Skid Row's energetic live sound effectively, showcasing their musicianship and crowd engagement.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent set of high-energy performances, with each track maintaining a fast tempo and aggressive guitar riffs.
- Vocals are delivered with raw intensity, often accompanied by crowd interactions that enhance the live atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy party atmosphere
- short bursts of intensity
- cathartic release of frustration
- sing-along anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, atmospheric pieces
- seek subtle, nuanced sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Subhuman Beings on Tour is Skid Row's first live album, following the commercial success of their second studio album, Slave to the Grind. At this point, the band had solidified their status in the heavy metal scene, showcasing their dynamic stage presence and fan engagement through high-energy performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pantera· Guns N' Roses· Alice in Chains
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slave to the Grind 4:05
- 2 Delivering the Goods 3:57
- 3 Beat Yourself Blind 5:24
- 4 Psycho Therapy 2:41
- 5 Riot Act 2:26
- 6 Monkey Business 8:42
- 7 Thanks From the Band 2:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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