I highly recommend going down the OK Go music video rabbit hole. Look up "OK Go on Treadmills." Choreographed and directed by a sister of one of the singers. She eventually directed Pitch Perfect 3. OK Go is solid pop rock, but they have the most incredible videos.
I wrote off Skid Row when I first was getting into heavy metal because I thought they were a hair band. Then I heard Slave to the Grind and learned the errors of my ways
@@devilpuppetsinc That’s exactly what happened to me. I heard Youth Gone Wild and dismissed them as just another hairband. Then slave to the grind comes along and I knew how wrong I was.
Back then when it came out I didn’t really get into it as much as I like skid row it wasn’t for me at that time but now I’m pumping the hell out of it and it is bad ass
Skid row came out at a time when they were too late for 80's hair metal but too early for 90's grunge. Awesome band with a solid first 2 albums nonetheless.
My mom was friends with Sebastian when I was a child. He would eat dinner at our house sometimes. Always loved his voice. Also, if I recall correctly, he played Jekyll and Hyde for a theater production. His voice is beautiful
I saw him in that play when Broadway South came to town. Best rocker on Broadway. He also did Jesus Christ Superstar and Rocky Horror. I took my 75 year old Mom to the play. She had such a crush on him. I miss her.
She caught the melting sky It burned but still the winter passes by and by To the other side A slow parade of wind That blows through trees That wilted with the season's children Are we saved by the words of bastard saints? Do we live in fear or faith? Tell me now who's behind the rain A maze of tangled grace The symptoms of for real Are crumbling from embrace But still we chase The shadows of belief And new religion clouds our visions of the roots Of our souls Are we ashamed of our own fate? Or play the fool for our own sake? Tell me who's behind the rain What do we need? Where do we go? When we get where we don't know Why should we doubt the virgin white of fallen snow? When faith's our shelter from the cold What do we need? Where do we go? When we get where we don't know Why should we doubt the virgin white of fallen snow? When faith's our shelter from the cold Quicksand Jesus I'm so far away without you Quicksand Jesus I'm so far away without you Quicksand Jesus I'm so far away, away Quicksand Jesus I'm so far away Quicksand Jesus I need you Quicksand Jesus I believe you Quicksand I'm so far away Take me away
Quite a world we live in where someone has to give a disclaimer and be afraid to speak about anything related to religion. "...the land of the free....." sings the bird in its cage. Speak your mind and let the haters hate and the lovers love.
@@michaelmsummers yup dude, this number is the ultimate best of skid,just before wasted time, both awesome and amazing music masterpieces, FANTASTIC SOUND 🤘💣💥💣🤘
Here's a coincidence. I just finished watching "Slave to the grind", went out to the kitchento boil some spaghetti, thought to myself "I wonder if he'll do Quicksand Jesus?", came back to the computer, scrolled down a bit....and there it is! Love this song and very nice reaction!
I was in college when Skid Row came out and have loved them ever since. Yes, I still listen to my hair metal, I love it! It's my youth! While most of the "glam bands" at the time were mostly focused on the "party" aspect, shallow lyrics, questionable topics, etc., Skid Row was different. Very talented, Bas' vocals were always outstanding, and their songs contained stories with a message. Slave To The Grind, the album this song was from, didn't get the love it deserved. It never got as popular as their first album, but in my opinion, every song on it is outstanding. There's not a bad one in the bunch. Thanks for showing this group the love they deserve!
I didn't discover skid row until 2004 and the moment I heard this song, my soul resonated a messsge to me. This Is One of The Ten Greatest Songs EVER Recorded. I still feel that way about it. I want to add Thank You for Being You Brother.
I want to say thank you for being so honest it's refreshing to see an open mind yours is heads above all the other channels your insight is usually spot on to what I was thinking the fist time I heard these songs years ago keep up the great work i am a fan
Jamel you nailed it i played with these guys in the 80's, and just talk to the man upstairs daily and say thank you, then when your struggling let him know your leaving it in his hands....... GREAT JOB LOVE YOUR WORK
Sebastian Bach was and still is a wonderful vocalist. His range is extraordinary!!!!! Absolutely love this song!!!!! I love Skid Row. Please do more reactions to Skid Row!!!!! We all need love.
Wow! I've never been first! This is a great song from a great band. You should check out "thorn in my pride" by the black crowes when you're done with skid row. 👍 Love the channel! Keep it up ! 👍💕
Rachel Bolan and Dave Sabo, who wrote the song, were both Catholics who struggled with their beliefs because of the rockstar lifestyle that surrounded them. This song was written about that.
THANKS for doing my favorite Skid Row song. This one seem to get overlooked. The meaning of the song according to Sabastian Bach in an interview "a song about trying not to lose faith in God with all the sh*t that goes on in the world". Really fits the past year. I'm not religious at all but still love this song.
If I recall correctly, Rachel Bolan (the bass player) said they wrote this song, right after the gulf war kicked off. It was about whether they could hold onto their beliefs, or fall to worry and fear.
"Bastard Saint" is the lyric that hits you in the face! I do like your interpretation too! Rachel Bolan is an incredible poet and artist. I think he wrote most of the songs and lyrics. Darkened Room is awesome too.
LOVE that RUSH poster on your wall! Thanks for not stopping every 2 seconds to talk thoughts and actually "listening" to this. You can see it all in your facial reactions. What a great song/band.
Just love when you talk from your heart you sounds like a truly kind persons and for me that is everything. So tanks for the videos. Just thought I wanted to say that. Be safe and skillful. Pinge
"Are we ashamed of our fate, I play the fool for lord's sake...tell me who's behind the rain?" What to believe, where do we go...when we get to where we don't know!"
This is such a deep and truthful song I think we've all been at that point in our lives. This is by by far my favorite Skid Row song and probably my favorite 80's metal song. Thank you for doing this reaction
MAN!! That’s a GREAT INTERPRETATION! I have loved this song since it came out. I never really thought about what it was about but I think you are 100% right. I love your videos! ROLL TIDE!!!
OMG!! I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT YOU PICKED UP ON HERE, AND IT'S BRILLIANT. I am sure it was obvious to others, but I was just so wrapped up in the vocals, the message for on if the first times; it was just out of reach. Until right now!!!! Thank You so much for your time here, and the fact that you are not in your comfort zone with this topic , it was extremely appreciated on my end!! this was my first intro to you, and I am hooked! Be well and Thank you!
This was a time when really good music was being made. I actually saw sabatian bach play at a local venue a few years ago. He was still awesome and seems like a generally good dude.
They recorded the live parts here in Green Bay, WI Jamal, and I was there! They sang it twice! How cool was that...VERY! Heavy song, and you're right; get rid of those who don't have "Love In Their Hearts"...Love your shirt!
Watching these reactions brings back a lot of memories. Some good, some...not so. But looking back from where I am, and knowing I've moved beyond the bad feels good in it's own way. Thank you for doing what you do. /hug
I appreciate you brother. This, imo is about getting yourself where you feel safe with where you are. If we all we're perfect then we wouldn't need anything to help us. But I truly believe, and I have experienced it.
So glad you liked it. I learned a bit about the song today thanks and I've been listening to it since it came out. Love the way you look at life. Your a top lad mate. Love the t-shirt as well.
Very true Brother! Approach everyone with Love and Respect, then understanding follows. We don't have to all agree with each other, but we can respect each other.
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can you do a reaction to Bob Seger get Out of Denver
you gotta hear this as soon as possible
Jackyl Jackyl
@@dougthePogingguitarist The whole Segar catalog is legendary! I was at a Bob Dylan show and he played get out of Denver tribute to Bob
Thank you for understanding this song for me, only been listening to it for nearly 30 years lol. You're awesome brother!
I highly recommend going down the OK Go music video rabbit hole. Look up "OK Go on Treadmills." Choreographed and directed by a sister of one of the singers. She eventually directed Pitch Perfect 3. OK Go is solid pop rock, but they have the most incredible videos.
Bolan and Sabo wrote some incredibly deep songs that put them miles ahead of the "hair band" category. This song is a testament to that.
Skid Row is a great rock/metal band with hair.... not a "hair band" which to me is poison, cinderella and many more of the like.
I wrote off Skid Row when I first was getting into heavy metal because I thought they were a hair band. Then I heard Slave to the Grind and learned the errors of my ways
@@devilpuppetsinc That’s exactly what happened to me. I heard Youth Gone Wild and dismissed them as just another hairband. Then slave to the grind comes along and I knew how wrong I was.
@@chestrockwell8328 amen 🙏 to that
I read somewhere that this was about war and the illusions fed to the masses to carry out war.
Slave To The Grind is one of the best metal albums of all time. Pure gold top to bottom.
The title song isnt bad either.
"This party's over so get the fuck out" I always swore if I owned a bar this would be the last song of the night
@@likeforthealgorithm it took a while. But I remember that tune
And the first metal album to debut at number 1 on the Billboard charts.
Back then when it came out I didn’t really get into it as much as I like skid row it wasn’t for me at that time but now I’m pumping the hell out of it and it is bad ass
In a Darkened Room from the same album should be next.
Yes in a darkened room is another song you should check out more great meanings
Love the outro solo on that tune!
Absolutely man
The WHLE ALBUM is superb!
😭 Still 30 years later it brings me chills and tears
It will always do. Masterpiece.
Sebastian Bach had one of the greatest singing voices of the 80's/90's hair metal era.
He still does.
The best rock singer after Axl
@@aleteiki4686 same here. I was shocked. I was expecting a half assed show, but he blew 500 minds that night!!
Don’t forget steelhearts singer too
Michael Sweet had some pipes as well
Skid row came out at a time when they were too late for 80's hair metal but too early for 90's grunge. Awesome band with a solid first 2 albums nonetheless.
The drummer, Rob Affuso, is so good at playing just behind the beat...he makes everything groove so well
Reference: Into Another.
I always thought the drums made that song
Agreed. Very underrated
My mom was friends with Sebastian when I was a child. He would eat dinner at our house sometimes. Always loved his voice.
Also, if I recall correctly, he played Jekyll and Hyde for a theater production. His voice is beautiful
I saw him in that play when Broadway South came to town. Best rocker on Broadway. He also did Jesus Christ Superstar and Rocky Horror. I took my 75 year old Mom to the play. She had such a crush on him. I miss her.
I'm jelly
Cool.
Cool dude!
So your mom was hitting Sebastian? lol love it.
I can't believe how open minded you are.. I'm a drummer that deals with diversity alot.. You're a fresh breath dude🤟
She caught the melting sky
It burned but still the winter passes by and by
To the other side
A slow parade of wind
That blows through trees
That wilted with the season's children
Are we saved by the words of bastard saints?
Do we live in fear or faith?
Tell me now who's behind the rain
A maze of tangled grace
The symptoms of for real
Are crumbling from embrace
But still we chase
The shadows of belief
And new religion clouds our visions of the roots
Of our souls
Are we ashamed of our own fate?
Or play the fool for our own sake?
Tell me who's behind the rain
What do we need?
Where do we go?
When we get where we don't know
Why should we doubt the virgin white of fallen snow?
When faith's our shelter from the cold
What do we need?
Where do we go?
When we get where we don't know
Why should we doubt the virgin white of fallen snow?
When faith's our shelter from the cold
Quicksand Jesus
I'm so far away without you
Quicksand Jesus
I'm so far away without you
Quicksand Jesus
I'm so far away, away
Quicksand Jesus
I'm so far away
Quicksand Jesus
I need you
Quicksand Jesus
I believe you
Quicksand
I'm so far away
Take me away
Without a doubt you have to finish this off with In A Darkened Room from Slave to the Grind, with the lyrics, song is real deep
Yea man!
YES!! 🤘🖤
Yes 😄🤟
In A Darkened Room is one of their best songs and has a message that is very relevant in today’s crazy world.
Their best album by far
In a darkened room for sure!!! And into another is a good one.
10/10 song. This band got forgotten too quickly when the 90s turned. Glad you can help keep the love alive.
Quite a world we live in where someone has to give a disclaimer and be afraid to speak about anything related to religion. "...the land of the free....." sings the bird in its cage. Speak your mind and let the haters hate and the lovers love.
In a darkened room next!
Came here to say this. One of the best, but it's subject matter probably didn't lead it to garner much airplay.
I just popped in to request that song. Lol
I admire your taste 🤟
That’s the other killer ballad that has probably the deepest meaning in it and Sebastians voice OMG !!!!
Yes!!!!
The most underrated Skid Row song by far..
My favorite Skids tune!
@@michaelmsummers my fav as well
The lyrics and Sebastian’s voice make it phenomenal.
❤️
@@michaelmsummers yup dude, this number is the ultimate best of skid,just before wasted time, both awesome and amazing music masterpieces, FANTASTIC SOUND 🤘💣💥💣🤘
Sebastian Bach still performs as a solo artist and even in his 50's he sounds great.
Yup, saw him at a local venue a few years ago. He still sounds great
In a Darkened Room, Into Another or Breakin' Down would be great songs to react too!!
Check " warrant: uncle tom's cabin"
this. amazing song and cool video
I would also add Blind Faith and maybe I Saw Red by Warrant
I looked last night to see if he had seen any Warrant and none yet. Some great stuff from that band.
I think it’s my absolute favorite song
Please don't.
Poser is poser always and Warrant wallowed in lame.
I was a fan of them back in the day and your reactions are making me reappreciate how legit they were. I want to buy a Skid Row album now.
Here's a coincidence. I just finished watching "Slave to the grind", went out to the kitchento boil some spaghetti, thought to myself "I wonder if he'll do Quicksand Jesus?", came back to the computer, scrolled down a bit....and there it is! Love this song and very nice reaction!
Skid row fave!!!!! Slept out in 1989 for 18 hours for tickets to Bon Jovi and Skid Row ! ❤
I was at that concert, too! In L.A.
Ha! In 77 I slept 2 nights on s sidewalk waiting 3 days to get Zeppelin tickets for $10 each. 11th row stage right.
Bon Jovi and Skid Row was my very first concert when I was 13-14!
One of my favorite vocal performances of all time.
In a Darkened Room next, it's a tear jerker
“No matter what your belief is, always start with love” So well said
I was in college when Skid Row came out and have loved them ever since. Yes, I still listen to my hair metal, I love it! It's my youth! While most of the "glam bands" at the time were mostly focused on the "party" aspect, shallow lyrics, questionable topics, etc., Skid Row was different. Very talented, Bas' vocals were always outstanding, and their songs contained stories with a message. Slave To The Grind, the album this song was from, didn't get the love it deserved. It never got as popular as their first album, but in my opinion, every song on it is outstanding. There's not a bad one in the bunch. Thanks for showing this group the love they deserve!
One of my favorite songs of all time. Definitely my favorite of theirs.
I didn't discover skid row until 2004 and the moment I heard this song, my soul resonated a messsge to me. This Is One of The Ten Greatest Songs EVER Recorded.
I still feel that way about it. I want to add Thank You for Being You Brother.
Definitely gotta do *In A Darkened Room* , maybe throw in the songs *Breaking Down and Into Another.* Love Peace and Happiness Y'all!!
One of the best singers, metal or any other genre.
Wow! Just need to react to In a Darkened Room next and I'll be ecstatic!!!
This song is a masterpiece.
I want to say thank you for being so honest it's refreshing to see an open mind yours is heads above all the other channels your insight is usually spot on to what I was thinking the fist time I heard these songs years ago keep up the great work i am a fan
Skid Row: In a Darkened Room < The subject matter of this one will hit hard, must do!
It’s brutal.. I loose it sometimes thinking of any child being hurt. This world is so cruel.
Loooove Skid Row, I'm excited to hear your reaction to their songs.
I'm SO thrilled you did this one. My favorite of Sebastian's vocals, bar none.
one of the BEST voices in rock
Jamel you nailed it i played with these guys in the 80's, and just talk to the man upstairs daily and say thank you, then when your struggling let him know your leaving it in his hands....... GREAT JOB LOVE YOUR WORK
I appreciate that you pay attention to the lyrics not just Sebastian’s singing. Other reaction channels just focus on the vocals.
Sebastian Bach was and still is a wonderful vocalist. His range is extraordinary!!!!! Absolutely love this song!!!!! I love Skid Row. Please do more reactions to Skid Row!!!!!
We all need love.
AWESOME Jamel! One of my favorites! I can't believe you did it! SKID ROW finally! LOL!
Thank you. I've been waiting a long time for you to react to this one! In a Darkened Room next please!
The Absolute best era for music ever
Couldn't hit 👍🏽fast enough!!
My absolute favorite Skid Row song. Thank you for this one!
Stay healthy. Continued blessings. ✌🏾
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Another underrated band!
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Wow! I've never been first!
This is a great song from a great band.
You should check out "thorn in my pride" by the black crowes when you're done with skid row. 👍
Love the channel! Keep it up ! 👍💕
Rachel Bolan and Dave Sabo, who wrote the song, were both Catholics who struggled with their beliefs because of the rockstar lifestyle that surrounded them. This song was written about that.
THANKS for doing my favorite Skid Row song. This one seem to get overlooked. The meaning of the song according to Sabastian Bach in an interview "a song about trying not to lose faith in God with all the sh*t that goes on in the world". Really fits the past year. I'm not religious at all but still love this song.
he has such a powerful voice, tremendous range too!
If I recall correctly, Rachel Bolan (the bass player) said they wrote this song, right after the gulf war kicked off. It was about whether they could hold onto their beliefs, or fall to worry and fear.
"Bastard Saint" is the lyric that hits you in the face! I do like your interpretation too! Rachel Bolan is an incredible poet and artist. I think he wrote most of the songs and lyrics. Darkened Room is awesome too.
This song always gives me chills. This song really shows how amazing his voice is.
I'm so far awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
Legendary vocal performance.
If you're hitting some of the 80's-90's hair metal bands, you should give Cinderella a go. Start off with Bad Seamstress Blues.
Love Cinderella
One of their best songs
Their BEST album!! Listen to all the songs!
& we love you Jamel. I love your positivity, your caring, your passion. Keep up your loving, caring ways, I hope it takes you far in your life!
He has a smooth voice. This band has Always been a favorite of mine.
Another incredible song is "I'll see you in my dreams" by Giant!
One more, from the first album: Makin' a Mess
A late bandmate of mine grew up with one of these guys and even auditioned for the band.
LOVE that RUSH poster on your wall! Thanks for not stopping every 2 seconds to talk thoughts and actually "listening" to this. You can see it all in your facial reactions. What a great song/band.
We love you to Jamel! You are truly amazing. This song is so beautiful and his voice. Wow!
Sending the love back at ya . Great song and usually people dont get it , glad you did .
MAN!!! Ive gotta dive a little deeper into Skid Row. Ive never heard that one.
First two albums - straight up fire 🔥
Hey man it’s so dope you got the message of the song!
Keep it up
Ahhhhhh, those 80s bands ballads. Nice.
In A Darkened Room, My Enemy, Face Against My Soul...
Wait... Someone else actually requesting My Enemy? Hell yeah
@@craven1927 Love that album
Wasted Time is a GEM!
That is my favorite Skid Row song. He reacted to it a few days ago.
@@christianman73 ok thanks I’ll check it out.
Just love when you talk from your heart you sounds like a truly kind persons and for me that is everything. So tanks for the videos. Just thought I wanted to say that. Be safe and skillful. Pinge
This is a killer, and I am so happy for your reaction to this song I love to the core!!
Thank you so much!!
One of my favorite songs to learn
this band is great its my child memory in the 80
Skid Row bro,one of a kind !❤
"Are we ashamed of our fate, I play the fool for lord's sake...tell me who's behind the rain?" What to believe, where do we go...when we get to where we don't know!"
my pastor calls those "GIMME PRAYERS" Thanks for doing this song, it is my favorite by this band.
This is such a deep and truthful song I think we've all been at that point in our lives. This is by by far my favorite Skid Row song and probably my favorite 80's metal song. Thank you for doing this reaction
Full on Skid Row channel now 🤣
Glad you are enjoying...
MAN!! That’s a GREAT INTERPRETATION! I have loved this song since it came out. I never really thought about what it was about but I think you are 100% right. I love your videos! ROLL TIDE!!!
OMG!! I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT YOU PICKED UP ON HERE, AND IT'S BRILLIANT.
I am sure it was obvious to others, but I was just so wrapped up in the vocals, the message for on if the first times; it was just out of reach.
Until right now!!!!
Thank You so much for your time here, and the fact that you are not in your comfort zone with this topic , it was extremely appreciated on my end!!
this was my first intro to you, and I am hooked!
Be well and Thank you!
Amen Brother! Love and Peace even when we disagree.
These vocals are insanely good. Love this.
I've never listened to Skid Row, but as it was on your channel, Jamel_AKA_Jamal, I took a leap of faith. Glad I did. Good power ballad.
This was a time when really good music was being made. I actually saw sabatian bach play at a local venue a few years ago. He was still awesome and seems like a generally good dude.
Bolan and Sabo were brilliant lyricists. I don't think Skid Row ever got enough credit for their writing talent. It just got better as time went on.
They recorded the live parts here in Green Bay, WI Jamal, and I was there! They sang it twice! How cool was that...VERY! Heavy song, and you're right; get rid of those who don't have "Love In Their Hearts"...Love your shirt!
You got it right. You can't go wrong with love and kindness.
Breaking Down and Wasted Time by Skid Row!
Watching these reactions brings back a lot of memories. Some good, some...not so. But looking back from where I am, and knowing I've moved beyond the bad feels good in it's own way. Thank you for doing what you do. /hug
Amazing! One of the top hard rock vocal tracks of all time.
Thank you, you warmed my cold heart
Ya'll need Steelheart to be introduced to your souls.. "I'll Never Let You Go", "Sheila ", "Sticky Side Up and of course, the cry baby, "She's Gone"..
He reacted to Steelheart months ago. Search it up.
I introduced my ol man to steelheart and hes addicted now
Love this guy Jamel . bring love to the table everyone
The song "Miss You" by Wasp is another incredible song. If you want a very moving experience just listen to this song. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate you brother. This, imo is about getting yourself where you feel safe with where you are. If we all we're perfect then we wouldn't need anything to help us. But I truly believe, and I have experienced it.
GREAT review - SO respectful, poignant, passionate, insightful. Thank you. 🙏❤️
WHAT A SONG !!!!! ty so much great reation xxx
So glad you liked it. I learned a bit about the song today thanks and I've been listening to it since it came out. Love the way you look at life. Your a top lad mate. Love the t-shirt as well.
Yes! Thank you. 🤘
You Sir are a credit to us all,Respect.
so blessed to have seen this band
Loved this when it first came out in 1991. Hard to believe that's 30 years already. 😮
Very true Brother! Approach everyone with Love and Respect, then understanding follows. We don't have to all agree with each other, but we can respect each other.