Leitmotif and Movement

Hosted ByMike & Michael Ficklin

A father and son listen to, review, and discuss music from the past and present. We will take a deep dive into our favorite records, talk our favorite artists, give our recommendations, and maybe someday do some interviews with the musicians that inspire us.

Episode 24 – Skid Row “Skid Row”

We’re breaking down Skid Row’s 1989 debut release, “Skid Row”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and Michael receives his next assignment!

Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:

“Stay Alive”

Performed by Date Back To Dawn

From the album: Reminiscence

Composed by: Date Back To Dawn

Lyrics by: Date Back To Dawn

Music Publisher: Sleazy Rider

“On a Hiding to Nothing”

Performed by HalfEarth

From the “On a Hiding to Nothing” EP

Composed by: Danos Ettrick, Jerry Carbone

Lyrics by: Danos Ettrick

“Aetos”

Performed by Elidi

Composed by: Dan Russell

Lyrics by: Dan Russell

(00:00:00) – Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?

(00:10:14) – The Art of Discovery

(00:10:29) – Date Back To Dawn “Stay Alive”

(00:13:49) – Half Earth “On a Hiding to Nothing”

(00:17:52) – Elidi “Aetos”

(00:24:47) – Main Topic: Breaking Down Skid Row’s 1989 debut release, “Skid Row”

(00:55:27) – Question for the Audience

(00:55:43) – Can’t Wait

(00:58:07) – Michael’s Journey: Discussing Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over”

(01:04:18) – On the Next Episode

(01:05:06) – Contact Info/Outro

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Recorded on 06/14/2025


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