SKIN – S/T

An aptly timed reissue for this classic hard rock album, given the
band’s recent reformation and appearance at High Voltage earlier this
year.

Originally released in 1994, when many British rock bands had been
killed by the abomination called grunge, the band’s eponymous debut was
produced by Keith Olsen and followed on from the band’s roots nicely –
the band featured ex members of Jagged Edge/Tokyo Blade/Shogun
(guitarist Myke Gray and Andy Robbins had been in Bruce Dickinson’s band
too) and Kooga.

This was perhaps one of the best classic rock albums of the period,
as the band didn’t entertain indie or alternative that was popular at
the time, in fact the sound had more of a modern nod to the likes of
Free and Zeppelin, and vocalist Neville McDonald certainly had the lungs
to match. Openers Money and Shine Your Light On Me are full on, catchy,
powerful and full of riffs.

House Of Love is slightly more American, a touch of cock rock, but it’s not overly done, a decent track.

It is a good album, and if not everyone’s cup of tea it was a breath of fresh air in the face of Nirvana.

The album is bolstered by band comments in the extensive
sleevenotes, remastering, and 7 bonus tracks from period EPs. A damn
fine job.

Joe Geesin

Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK

Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions,

Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio

David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 16 November 2025.

UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). This 600th show was first broadcast on 18 November 2025

How to Listen Live?

Click the programming image at the top of the page (top right of page if using desktop)

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio is also in iTunes under Internet Radio/Classic Rock
Listen in via the Tunein app and search for “Get Ready to ROCK!” and save as favourite.

More information and links at our radio website where you can listen live or listen again to shows via the presenter pages: getreadytorockradio.com

Power Plays w/c 1 December 2025

We feature all the artists selected in this sequence in 2025.

Featured Albums w/c 1 December 2025

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Singer Songwriter)

Our occasional Newsletter signposts latest additions to the website(s). We also include a selection of recent top albums, based on GRTR! reviewer ratings. The newsletter is sent out a few times a year.

If you’d like to register to receive this occasional mailing please complete the form:

If using a smartphone/tablet please tap here or re-orientate your device

(Note that this registration is separate from site registration which allows you to leave comments and receive daily emails about new content. If you wish to register for this – in addition or separately – please click or tap here – for more information – the form is at the foot of each page. Please read our privacy policy when opting-in to receive emails.