The Gang's All Here
Skid Row · 2022
45 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A gritty blend of classic heavy metal and modern rock, pulsating with raw energy and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hell or High Water — This opening track sets the tone for the album with powerful riffs and driving rhythms, embodying the band's classic sound infused with contemporary flair.
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Not Dead Yet — A rallying cry against adversity, this track showcases Grönwall's vocal prowess and serves as an anthem of resilience that resonates deeply within the album's themes.
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When the Lights Come On — This song highlights the band’s ability to weave emotional depth into their music, featuring reflective lyrics paired with soaring melodies that linger long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic songwriting with solid performances, though it doesn't significantly innovate within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter half.
- Choruses are consistently anthemic, often featuring layered vocals that create a rich sound during climactic moments.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady energetic progression throughout
- resilient themes of perseverance
- group sing-along potential
- late-night driving anthems
- cathartic release of energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek standalone, varied tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 14, 2022, The Gang's All Here marks Skid Row's first studio album in over a decade, following their 2013 EP, United World Rebellion: Chapter One. This album is significant as it introduces new lead vocalist Erik Grönwall, signaling a fresh chapter for the band while staying true to their roots in heavy metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pantera· Guns N' Roses· Alice in Chains
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hell or High Water 4:41
- 2 The Gang’s All Here 3:37
- 3 Not Dead Yet 2:48
- 4 Time Bomb 4:14
- 5 Resurrected 3:25
- 6 Nowhere Fast 3:44
- 7 When the Lights Come On 3:54
- 8 Tear It Down 3:57
- 9 October’s Song 7:07
- 10 World’s on Fire 3:47
- 11 Tear It Down (clean version) 3:57
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