The Gang's All Here (Skid Row album) explained

The Gang's All Here
Type:	studio
Artist:	Skid Row
Cover:	The Gang's All Here (Skid Row album).jpg
Recorded:	2021–2022
Studio:	WireWorld Studio, Nashville, Tennessee
Genre:	Heavy metal glam metal^[1]
Length:	41:15
Label:	earMUSIC
Producer:	Nick Raskulinecz
Prev Title:	United World Rebellion
Prev Year:	2013

The Gang's All Here is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Skid Row, released on October 14, 2022. It is the band's only release with lead singer Erik Grönwall who replaced ZP Theart in March 2022, and is the band's first studio album in sixteen years since Revolutions per Minute in 2006.

Background and recording

The album was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and produced by Nick Raskulinecz.^[2]

Release and promotion

The title track was released as the lead single and featured a music video which was released on May 25, 2022.^[3] The clip features live footage and photos taken and submitted by fans during the band's early 2022 concerts, as well as behind-the-scene footage showing the band rehearsing in the studio and backstage.^[3]

The band released the official music video for the second single "Tear It Down" in July 2022. The song is about breaking down barriers and the video was produced by Take 2 Productions / Rosey Media.^[4]

In September 2022, Skid Row released the third single "Time Bomb". The music video for the song was released on September 28, and featured directorDale Resteghini, whom Rachel Bolan sought out to realize his artistic vision for the song about humanity's continuing struggles with monotony and self-indulgence.^[5]

Following the album's release the band released the single and lyric video for "October's Song" in the first week of November 2022, celebrating the worldwide chart success of the album.^[6]

Reception

Blabbermouth.net awarded the album 8/10 saying, "As unexpected as it is welcome, 'The Gang's All Here' is an exciting, edgy rock 'n' roll record with a heavy metal heart."^[7] While praising Grönwall as "an inspired addition", Loudersound.com was critical of the album's lyrics saying, "At times ... the material borders on trite ... but you're not looking for the meaning of life in a Skid Row song."^[8]

Personnel

Skid Row

• Erik Grönwall – lead vocals
• Rachel Bolan – bass, backing vocals
• Dave Sabo – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Scotti Hill – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals

Production

• Nick Raskulinecz – production, engineering, mixing

Notes and References

1. Web site: Weekly Injection THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From LORNA SHORE, RIPPED TO SHREDS & More Out Today 10/14 . Metal Injection . 18 May 2023 . October 14, 2022.
2. The Kings of Hard Rock SKID ROW return with new album "The Gang's All Here" on October 14 - The Rockpit. April 23, 2022. March 26, 2022. therockpit.net.
3. Skid Row Releases Music Video For New Single 'The Gang's All Here'. May 25, 2022. May 25, 2022. Blabbermouth.net.
4. Web site: SKID ROW Releases 'Tear It Down' Single From 'The Gang's All Here' Album. Blabbermouth.net. July 13, 2022. November 7, 2022.
5. Web site: Skid Row release brand new single 'Time Bomb'. Metal Planet. September 23, 2022. November 7, 2022.
6. Web site: Skid Row Release "October's Song" Video Just in Time for November. Metal sucks. November 5, 2022. November 7, 2022.
7. Web site: Lawson . Dom . SKID ROW The Gang's All Here . blabbermouth.net . 24 October 2023.
8. Web site: Daly . Joe . Sebastian who? Skid Row are back to their hard rocking best on The Gang's All Here . loudersound.com . Future plc . 24 October 2023.
9. Web site: Skid Row Chart History. Oricon. January 26, 2024.