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Skid Row's Bolan Calls 'Slave To The Grind' a Mistake

2/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Skid Row's bassist, Rachel Bolan, candidly admitted that releasing "Slave To The Grind" as a single was a misstep. The song's heavy sound faced rejection from radio stations, which he feels alienated female fans. Bolan believes that with smarter marketing, the album could have achieved greater commercial success.

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Historical Context

Rachel Bolan of Skid Row reflects on the misstep of releasing "Slave To The Grind" as a single, noting its heavy sound alienated female fans and faced radio rejection. This mirrors the band's struggle in the early '90s, when their shift to a heavier style contrasted with the glam metal trend, impacting their commercial success despite critical acclaim and a strong fan base.

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Story summary

Skid Row's bassist, Rachel Bolan, candidly admitted that releasing "Slave To The Grind" as a single was a misstep. The song's heavy sound faced rejection from radio stations, which he feels alienated female fans. Bolan believes that with smarter marketing, the album could have achieved greater commercial success.

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