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Subhuman Race
Rock · 1995 · 14 tracks · 1h 2m

Subhuman Race

Skid Row

Skid Row's 'Subhuman Race' is a raw, aggressive pivot for the band, shedding glam metal excesses for a stripped-back, vicious heavy metal sound infused with a mid-90s grunge edge. It features Sebastia

March 25, 1995 · Atlantic

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This is the sound of a band refusing to die quietly, instead opting for a furious, unrepentant roar. 'Subhuman Race' strips away the gloss of 80s hair metal, delivering a gritty, visceral heavy metal experience that feels both familiar and fiercely contemporary for its 1995 release. Sebastian Bach's voice is a weapon, soaring and snarling over relentless, intricate guitar riffs that burn themselves into your brain. It's an album for those who crave raw power, complex aggression, and a defiant, street-savvy attitude, perfect for channeling frustration into pure, unadulterated energy. Own it for its uncompromised intensity and as a testament to Skid Row's adaptability and enduring metal spirit.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 1h 2m
01
My Enemy
3:39
02
Firesign
4:54
03
Bonehead
2:16
04
Beat Yourself Blind
5:03
05
Eileen
5:36
06
Remains to Be Seen
3:34
07
Subhuman Race
2:40
08
Frozen
4:44
09
Into Another
4:02
10
Face Against My Soul
4:21
11
Medicine Jar
3:36
12
Breakin’ Down
4:31
13
Ironwill
4:41
14
Frozen (demo version)
8:41
Moments Worth Listening For
The opening track's immediate, relentless riffage, setting a 'vicious' tone from the first note.
A specific guitar solo that showcases 'tight, hot guitar lines' and a melodic yet aggressive sensibility, perhaps around the mid-point of a longer track.
Sebastian Bach's 'awesome vocal pyrotechnics' during a bridge or chorus, hitting a sustained, powerful high note that embodies the album's over-the-top metal spirit.
A moment where the band's 'prog ethic' shines through, perhaps a sudden tempo change or an unexpected instrumental break that adds complexity to the raw sound.
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