Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 minutes ago
1991 was a transitional year for hair metal—grunge was rising, but these emotional, mature ballads still delivered massive hooks and vocals. Ryan VK joins me to each share 10 favorite ballads from the year (unranked, with one exception), discussing why they stand out, production, overlooked status, and why they hit harder than typical power ballads.
From South Gang and Shadow King to Skid Row, Europe, Junkyard, and more (plus a non-hair metal outlier) – we geek out on '91's best weepers!
If you love '90s hair metal, power ballads, or top list debates, this one's for you!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Why 1991 Ballads
3:20 - Ryan's Picks Start
40:00 - Wrap-Up & Viewer Picks
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Full top lists playlist and more metal deep dives below!
#HairMetal #1991Ballads #PowerBallads #Top10HairMetal #GlamMetal #80sHairMetal #90sHairMetal #SkidRow #Europe #Junkyard #KrashKourse #SleazeRock
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1991 was a transitional year for hair metal—grunge was rising, but these emotional, mature ballads still delivered massive hooks and vocals. Ryan VK joins me to each share 10 favorite ballads from the year (unranked, with one exception), discussing why they stand out, production, overlooked status, and why they hit harder than typical power ballads.
From South Gang and Shadow King to Skid Row, Europe, Junkyard, and more (plus a non-hair metal outlier) – we geek out on '91's best weepers!
If you love '90s hair metal, power ballads, or top list debates, this one's for you!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Why 1991 Ballads
3:20 - Ryan's Picks Start
40:00 - Wrap-Up & Viewer Picks
Smash LIKE if you agree with any picks, drop your top 1991 ballad in the comments, and SUBSCRIBE for more top lists, Forgotten Albums, Ask Grok, Hair Metal Roulette, and exclusive interviews!
Follow Krash Kourse:
Facebook: facebook.com/trevor.k.knight
X/Twitter: https://x.com/BtcKnight11
Full top lists playlist and more metal deep dives below!
#HairMetal #1991Ballads #PowerBallads #Top10HairMetal #GlamMetal #80sHairMetal #90sHairMetal #SkidRow #Europe #Junkyard #KrashKourse #SleazeRock
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Thank you for watching and SUBSCRIBE for more Unknown and Forgotten Metal!
Forgotten Albums Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL92Pi83JphBAeXEdwwnsnHuK8uHIaZumJ
Top 50 Hair Metal Albums: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL92Pi83JphBA7t74bULbZReR5zXkM82mQ&si=6XaElMG6LnwOWBK_
