Skyscraper

by David Lee Roth

Skyscraper cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 21 January 1988
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:12
  • Community rating: 2.94/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Retaining guitar virtuoso Steve Vai while embracing a heavily synthesized, highly polished production, the charismatic frontman achieved massive solo success with this sophomore effort. The inclusion of undeniable pop-metal hooks, exemplified by the smash hit 'Just Like Paradise', secured his dominant presence on rock radio.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Knucklebones (3:18)
  2. Just Like Paradise (4:03)
  3. The Bottom Line (3:37)
  4. Skyscraper (3:38)
  5. Damn Good (5:49)
  6. Hot Dog And A Shake (3:19)
  7. Stand Up (4:39)
  8. Hina (4:40)
  9. Perfect Timing (3:41)
  10. Two Fools A Minute (4:28)

Credits

  • Billy Sheehan - bass, backing vocals, fretless bass
  • Gregg Bissonette - drums, backing vocals, percussion, written-by
  • Brett Tuggle - keyboards, backing vocals, computer, programmed by, written-by, programmed by [computer programs]
  • Gary Falcone - backing vocals [additional]
  • Joe Pizzulo - backing vocals [additional]
  • Matt Bissonette - written-by
  • Tom Kelly - backing vocals [additional]
  • Tommy Funderburk - backing vocals [additional]

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