![]() ![]() The critical estimation of “Skyscraper” – likewise, its perception by musicians – has risen since its release. While “Skyscraper” features arguably David Lee Roth’s most expertly-crafted batch of songs, the album’s clean, multi-tracked production removes much of its hard rock bite (it sounds more like jazz fusion) and dates it to the period around 1990. On its release, many fans were disappointed by “Skyscraper,” wishing that it sounded more like the gonzo “Eat ‘em And Smile” and ’78-‘82 Van Halen. Songs like “Hina,” “The Bottom Line,” “Skyscraper,” and “Damn Good” are all among Roth’s most creative and ambitious. Featuring avant-garde guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, (who also demoed, produced, and co-wrote most of “Skyscraper ”) bass innovator Billy Sheehan and big-band jazz drummer Gregg Bisonnette, original Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth expressly created the multi-tracked studio-craft of “Skyscraper” to challenge his audience. “Skyscraper,” (1988, US #6) David Lee Roth’s 2nd post-Van Halen solo LP, features impressionistic, sonic tapestries that sound utterly dissimilar to the aggressive “Eat ‘em and Smile,” (1986, US #4) despite being recorded with the same eclectic, all-star band. You can include this album in your own chart from the My Charts page! Skyscraper collection Total Charts: The total number of charts that this album has appeared in. Latest 20 charts that this album appears in: Sort ranksĬlassic Rock: The Real 100 Greatest Albums Of The 80s ![]()
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