Moshtalgia - Episode 05 - Skid Row - Skid Row

This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. 

Ever wondered what it's like to be catapulted from obscurity into rock stardom? Our latest podcast episode is an electrifying journey back to 1989, where we dissect the raw energy and wild stories behind Skid Row's self-titled debut album. 

In an era where the rock scene was saturated with big hair and even bigger egos, Skid Row emerged as a force to be reckoned with. Their blend of heavy riffs and anthemic choruses captured the hearts of rebellious youths and seasoned headbangers alike. As we delve into the making of this monumental record, we uncover the genius of producer Michael Wagener and the undeniable charisma of frontman Sebastian Bach.

From the defiant shouts of 'Youth Gone Wild' to the heart-wrenching narrative of '18 and Life,' Skid Row's music was a cocktail of raw emotion and unapologetic rock 'n' roll. But it wasn't just the music that made headlines; the band's off-stage antics and tumultuous relationships added layers of intrigue to their legend.

Join Taylor and Bourney to explore the album's climb to the heady heights of the US Billboard charts, the role of Atlantic Records in catapulting the band to fame, and the impact of tracks like 'I Remember You' on the hearts of fans worldwide. We also dive into Sebastian Bach's candid autobiography, revealing the man behind the microphone and the mayhem that followed the band like a pox.

This episode is more than just a drunken fumble down memory's hairy lane; it's a testament to the enduring power of music to define a generation. Whether you're a die-hard Skid Row fan or a newcomer to their discography, this episode will leave you feeling Moshtalgic.

Craving a dose of high-octane Moshtalgia? Listen to our podcast and experience the wild ride that is Skid Row's debut album. It's time to relive the glory days of rock – you won't be disappointed.

There's absurdity, snark, and blistering twin-microphone facts from Taylor and Bourney, fully harmonised with double-tracked wailing and complaining. We men do play on ten, to Valhalla and back.

Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money.

It isn't just two friends chatting in front of microphone about their long-haired heavy metal days. Well it is, but also it's much more.

Dive deep into the spurious subconsious of two middle-aged metallers regaling the days of their youth with squirming stories, analogue anectodes, and antsy accusations from the east coast of Ireland. We name and shame, mostly ourselves. 

Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do. 

We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop.

Offering our metal heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces.

Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on. Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out.

Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy! 

We rifle through the pages of once-mighty UK rock organ Kerrang for hot takes of the late Eighties. Hear the words of Malcolm Dome, Dante Bonutto, Sylvie Simmons, Howard Johnson, Chris Watts, Alison Joy, and Mick Wall as they gurn over the news, interviews, and reviews of th