LP SEALED SKID ROW SKID ROW 1989 ATLANTIC A1-81936 ORIG CLUB EDITION NOT CUTOUT
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🤘 Album Overview
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Artist: Skid Row
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Title: Skid Row
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Release Year: 1989
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Label: Atlantic Records
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Catalog Number: A1-81936
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Producer: Michael Wagener
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Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Glam Metal
Skid Row is the debut album that launched the band into multi-platinum stardom. The album is characterized by its blend of raw, aggressive metal (due to Michael Wagener's powerful production) and polished, melodic songwriting, highlighted by the massive vocal range and charisma of frontman Sebastian Bach.
🏆 Significance and Success
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Commercial Blockbuster: The album was a huge success, peaking at #6 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually achieving 5x Platinum status in the U.S.
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The Singles: The album's massive success was driven by three hit singles that crossed over from rock radio to mainstream pop:
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"Youth Gone Wild": The anthemic, fast-paced debut single that established the band's rebellious image.
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"18 and Life": The dark, story-driven power ballad that became a massive hit.
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"I Remember You": The highly successful, yearning acoustic-based power ballad that cemented their mainstream appeal.
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The Sound: While often grouped with "Hair Metal," Skid Row delivered a sound that was heavier and faster than many of their contemporaries, paving the way for the heavier sound of their next album, Slave to the Grind.
🎵 Complete Tracklist (A1-81936)
The album is front-loaded with aggressive rockers before moving into the slower, chart-topping material.
Side # Title Writer(s) Duration Notes A 1 "Big Guns" Sabo, Bolan, Hill, Affuso 3:36 A high-energy opener showcasing the twin-guitar attack. A 2 "Sweet Little Sister" Rachel Bolan, Dave Sabo 3:10 A fast, hard-driving rocker. A 3 "Can't Stand the Heartache" Rachel Bolan 3:24 A tight, catchy track. A 4 "Piece of Me" Rachel Bolan 2:48 A quick, aggressive song, often noted for its confrontational lyrics. A 5 "18 and Life" Rachel Bolan, Dave Sabo 3:50 The massive story-ballad hit about a young man's tragic mistake. A 6 "Rattlesnake Shake" Rachel Bolan, Dave Sabo 3:07 A fast, blues-tinged track. B 1 "Youth Gone Wild" Rachel Bolan, Dave Sabo 3:18 The band's debut single and enduring anthem of teenage rebellion. B 2 "Here I Am" Rachel Bolan, Dave Sabo 3:10 A soaring, passionate song. B 3 "Makin' a Mess" Sabo, Bolan, Sebastian Bach 3:38 A track co-written by Bach, known for its vocal complexity. B 4 "I Remember You" Rachel Bolan, Dave Sabo 5:10 The signature, multi-platinum power ballad. B 5 "Midnight/Tornado" Sabo, Matt Fallon 4:17 The dark, driving final track, featuring a transition near the end.LISTEN “Youth Gone Wild”
- 1989 LP Released on Atlantic Records # A1-81936 (Stereo). Columbia House Edition. .
- This is a Sealed Album and will Provide you with Brilliant Sound Quality from your Player. No cut out marks.
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