United World Rebellion: Chapter One
Skid Row · 2015
20 min · 5 tracks · heavy metal
Raw energy and defiant anthems collide in a gritty return to form for one of heavy metal's enduring voices.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kings of Demolition — Opening the album with aggressive riffs and powerful vocals, this track sets the tone for a rebellious spirit that runs throughout the record.
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Let's Go — This energetic anthem encapsulates the band's knack for crafting catchy hooks while maintaining their hard-hitting sound, making it a standout track.
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This Is Killing Me — Delving into darker themes, this song showcases emotional depth alongside intense instrumentation, highlighting the band's versatility in songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This EP showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances, but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, with aggressive guitar riffs and driving drum patterns that set a defiant tone.
- Each song features a prominent chorus designed for audience participation, emphasizing anthemic qualities.
- The final two tracks introduce slight variations in tempo and mood, with 'Get Up' offering a more uplifting message compared to the preceding darker themes.
- 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
- front-loaded energetic anthems
- rebellious spirit throughout tracks
- gritty sound for empowerment
- quick bursts of urgency
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- seek mellow and calming vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, United World Rebellion: Chapter One marked Skid Row's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last album in 2006. This record is significant as it represents a resurgence of interest in the band, showcasing both classic heavy metal roots and modern influences amidst lineup changes that had shaken their identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pantera· Guns N' Roses· Alice in Chains
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kings of Demolition 4:10
- 2 Let's Go 2:54
- 3 This Is Killing Me 4:55
- 4 Get Up 4:56
- 5 Stitches 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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