Sebastian Bach - Angel Down

Review By : Lex
Added : 16/01/'08
Views : 399
Score
  65 %
Printable Version
Label : EMI
Genre : Hardrock
Release : 20-11-2007
Sebastian Bach is, of course, the lead singer of Skid Row. In the eighties this band exploded onto the scene with their tough yet melodic metal. In 2008, the band has completely disappeared from the collective metal memory, and so does their sound: the full-on rock approach to metal. Kind of like Guns n Roses….
 
..speaking of which: look who’s name is on the album cover: Axl Rose! An interesting appearance, since the rock world has hardly heard anything from the man since he announced a new Guns n Roses album somewhere around the industrial revolution. But in the end, even though Rose helps along on three different tracks, this is a Bach album, and it’s his typical vocals that make that very much so. It’s actually a Skid Row album, to be precise. And well that’s nice for nostalgic value, but today one doesn’t really have a need for it. Except for the fans back in the day. Who are all forty-something and own a Land rover.
 
So what, so good. Because it’s all good fun, and reminds the listener of a rock era that’s disappeared. Especially the addition of the typical Axl Rose vocals make it an experience of reminiscing. But after two or three listens, that’s enough, and chances are you either pick up a Mastodon or Coliseum record, or Skid Row’s self titled. Because frankly, that will do just fine.

Line Up:
Sebastian Bach - lead vocals
"Metal" Mike Chlasciak - guitar
Johnny Chromatic - guitar
Steve DiGiorgio - bass guitar
Bobby Jarzombek - drums

Track Listing:
1. Angel Down
2. You Don't Understand
3. Back In The Saddle (featuring Axl Rose)
4. (Love Is) A Bitchslap (featuring Axl Rose)
5. Stuck Inside (featuring Axl Rose)
6. American Metalhead
7. Negative Light
8. Live&Die
9. By Your Side
10. Our Love Is A Lie
11. Take You Down With Me
12. Stabbin' Daggers
13. You Bring Me Down

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16-01-2008 19:06 - Neurotic

What I heard from it, I really like the album (and no I'm not 40 yet and I don't owe a Landrover. I am afraid that I drive a Volkswagen...)


17-01-2008 09:28 - Lex
I was refering to the fans of Skid Row. You know, before you were born :)
19-01-2008 19:07 - Bastian Blackrain
And again; Steve DiGiorgio!