After ten years, Sebastian Bach returns with a solo album. And what a return, my friends! The legendary singer of Skid Row comes back with a great album, “Child Within The Man”, which has all the characteristics that we would expect form a Sebastian Bach album. First of all, it is a very inspired album that contains a plethora of good song ideas. Bach has shaped a bombastic record, a pilgrimage to beautiful, loud and melodic hard rock/metal music. Every song is an earworm, a tune, which will force you to bang your head and tap down your feet. Then, we have the excellent performances, especially from Bach, who sings passionately and shows us that he is in a good shape and mood. It seems that the beast named Sebastian Bach has broke again the chains and has left the cage, free and brave. Also the other musicians in Bach’s solo band play furiously and work miracles with their instruments – listen to the ferocious guitars and the anvil-like rhythm section. Of course, these nice pieces of hard rock/metal are complemented by the heavy and crystal clear production. And now the crucial question – is this an album that fans of Skid Row will like? Ehh, … of course, it’s a hell of a hard rockin’ album, which will be appreciated by Skid Row fans! So, what are you waiting for? Push play and enjoy “Child Within The Man”!
♦ 8,5/10
Dimitris Zacharopoulos
