Complete List Of Skid Row Songs From A to Z

Skid Row emerged from Toms River, New Jersey, in 1986, fueled by the vision of bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave “The Snake” Sabo. The two musicians sought to form a band that combined the grit of hard rock with the melodic hooks of metal, and they quickly recruited guitarist Scotti Hill, drummer Rob Affuso, and vocalist Sebastian Bach, who joined in 1987. The band’s lineup solidified just in time to sign a major label deal with Atlantic Records, a contract secured with the help of Sabo’s childhood friend Jon Bon Jovi.

In 1989, Skid Row released their self-titled debut album, produced by Michael Wagener. The record was a breakout success, driven by the singles “18 and Life,” “Youth Gone Wild,” and the power ballad “I Remember You.” The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and was eventually certified multi-platinum, establishing Skid Row as one of the premier acts in the late ’80s rock scene.

The band’s success continued in 1991 with their sophomore effort, Slave to the Grind. A heavier, more aggressive album than its predecessor, it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Skid Row the first heavy metal band to achieve that milestone. The album produced several hit singles, including “Monkey Business” and the title track, and received critical acclaim for its harder edge and socially charged lyrics.

However, as the grunge movement swept through the music industry in the early ’90s, Skid Row’s popularity began to wane. In 1995, the band released Subhuman Race, an album that showcased a darker, more modern sound. Despite positive reviews, the album struggled to match the commercial success of its predecessors, and internal tensions led to the departure of Sebastian Bach in 1996.

Following Bach’s exit, Skid Row entered a period of instability, with various lineup changes and a prolonged hiatus. The band returned in 2003 with Thickskin, their first album with new vocalist Johnny Solinger. The record marked a stylistic shift, incorporating alternative and modern rock influences while retaining the group’s hard rock roots. Revolutions per Minute followed in 2006, but neither release gained significant commercial traction.

After nearly a decade of lineup changes and touring, Skid Row announced in 2015 that Solinger had departed the band and was replaced by Tony Harnell, formerly of TNT. Harnell’s tenure was short-lived, and by 2016, he was replaced by South African vocalist ZP Theart, who fronted the band until 2022.

In 2022, Skid Row released The Gang’s All Here, their first full-length album in over a decade, with new vocalist Erik Grönwall. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the album was a return to the band’s classic hard rock sound and received praise for its energetic, back-to-basics approach. Grönwall’s powerful vocals revitalized the band’s dynamic, and the album was supported by extensive touring.

Throughout their career, Skid Row has been known for their blend of hard rock anthems and power ballads, with songs like “18 and Life” and “I Remember You” remaining staples of rock radio. Despite lineup changes and shifts in the musical landscape, the band has maintained a loyal fanbase and continues to tour extensively, celebrating a legacy rooted in the raw, unapologetic sound of late ’80s hard rock.

Complete List Of Skid Row Songs From A to Z

1. 18 and Life – Skid Row – 1989
2. Another Dick in the System – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
3. Beat Yourself Blind – Subhuman Race – 1995
4. Big Guns – Skid Row – 1989
5. Bonehead – Subhuman Race – 1995
6. Born a Beggar – Thickskin – 2003
7. Breakin’ Down – Subhuman Race – 1995
8. Can’t Stand the Heartache – Skid Row – 1989
9. Creepshow – Slave to the Grind – 1991
10. Disease – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
11. Down from Underground – Thickskin – 2003
12. Eileen – Subhuman Race – 1995
13. Face Against My Soul – Subhuman Race – 1995
14. Firesign – Subhuman Race – 1995
15. Frozen – Subhuman Race – 1995
16. Get the Fuck Out – Slave to the Grind – 1991
17. Ghost – Thickskin – 2003
18. Hell or High Water – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
19. Here I Am – Skid Row – 1989
20. Hittin’ a Wall – Thickskin – 2003
21. I Remember You – Skid Row – 1989
22. I Remember You Two – Thickskin – 2003
23. In a Darkened Room – Slave to the Grind – 1991
24. Into Another – Subhuman Race – 1995
25. Iron Will – Subhuman Race – 1995
26. Lamb – Thickskin – 2003
27. Let It Ride – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
28. Livin’ on a Chain Gang – Slave to the Grind – 1991
29. Love Is Dead – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
30. Makin’ a Mess – Skid Row – 1989
31. Medicine Jar – Subhuman Race – 1995
32. Midnight / Tornado – Skid Row – 1989
33. Monkey Business – Slave to the Grind – 1991
34. Mouth of Voodoo – Thickskin – 2003
35. Mudkicker – Slave to the Grind – 1991
36. My Enemy – Subhuman Race – 1995
37. New Generation – Thickskin – 2003
38. Not Dead Yet – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
39. Nothing – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
40. Nowhere Fast – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
41. October’s Song – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
42. One Light – Thickskin – 2003
43. Piece of Me – Skid Row – 1989
44. Psycho Love – Slave to the Grind – 1991
45. Pulling My Heart Out from Under Me – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
46. Quicksand Jesus – Slave to the Grind – 1991
47. Rattlesnake Shake – Skid Row – 1989
48. Remains to be Seen – Subhuman Race – 1995
49. Resurrected – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
50. Riot Act – Slave to the Grind – 1991
51. See You Around – Thickskin – 2003
52. Shut Up Baby, I Love You – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
53. Slave to the Grind – Slave to the Grind – 1991
54. Strength – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
55. Subhuman Race – Subhuman Race – 1995
56. Swallow Me (The Real You) – Thickskin – 2003
57. Sweet Little Sister – Skid Row – 1989
58. Tear It Down – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
59. The Gang’s All Here – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
60. The Threat – Slave to the Grind – 1991
61. Thick Is the Skin – Thickskin – 2003
62. Time Bomb – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
63. Wasted Time – Slave to the Grind – 1991
64. When God Can’t Wait – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
65. When the Lights Come On – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
66. White Trash – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
67. World on Fire – The Gang’s All Here – 2022
68. You Lie – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
69. You Lie (Corn Fed Mix) – Revolutions per Minute – 2006
70. Youth Gone Wild – Skid Row – 1989

Albums

Skid Row (1989): 11 songs

Slave to the Grind (1991): 12 songs

Subhuman Race (1995): 13 songs

Thickskin (2003): 12 songs

Revolutions per Minute (2006): 12 songs

The Gang’s All Here (2022): 10 songs

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