Skyclad

[J.]

I've never heard an album from them. Are they worth looking into, if I really like Cruachan and other folk metal bands? Best albums?

 

[J.]

sounds sweet. I'll start at the beginning then. thanks.

 

[ProgMetalFan]

I've only heard the song "The Great Brain Robbery" and it was suprisingly bland... is that representative of their style?

 

[IOfTheStorm]

I love Skyclad. I consider them one of the top 10 metal bands of the 90s. I like every single album they released and my favourites are "The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth", "Prince Of The Poverty Line" and "Irrational Anthems". The great change occured in "Irrational.." when the folk - metal thing was 50-50. Amazing music, rich inspiration in riffs and melodies, great musicianship, and the strong vocals/lyrics of Martin (greatest use of english language in metal imo). Power, emotion, intensity, magical folklore aura - the guys had it all. Even their last album is very very good. The albums Erik mentioned are good for beginning.

 

[ProgMetalFan]

and the strong vocals/lyrics of Martin (greatest use of english language in metal imo).

Even greater than Buddy Lackey's use of english language?

 

[IOfTheStorm]

haha-yes. But of course i like Buddy's lyrics more. For example "Nothing" from the album you listen too..has probably my all time fav lyrics

 

[Demonspell]

Martin's lyrics are excellent, his mastery of the English language and seething satire was easily the best thing about this band even though their combination of folk and metal has resulted in a sound largely unique to them and is usually highly enjoyable.

 

[Hell Mike]

I know all lyrics from that album rule but the only part I remember is Bell book and candle, candle book and bell, forwards and backwards to guide you to hell plus tiny parts here and there

 

[Tide In Mind Out]

hahaha skyclad rocks

 

[JayKeeley]

Ahh, good ol' true folk metal. Both Skyclad and Slough Feg are great bands.

I don't own the entire Skyclad discography, but I love Vintage Whine. I need to get some more eventually.

 

[JayKeeley]

You know, I was just listening to Vintage Whine again whilst reading along with the lyrics...and the weirdest thing happened....I could feel that 'fan boy' adrenaline start rushing through my veins....you know, it happens when you've hit upon something quite magical, whether old or new.

First of all, you can't deny the overt Jethro Tull influence, where the flute has been replaced by a fiddle by that lovely red headed chick, George Biddle. (George = Georgina). Also, the riffs are just great folky/celtic melodies to support the fantastic vocal lines (and lyrics).

Folkemon isn't quite as exciting unfortunately, but still pretty decent.

Right, a shopping I will go.......I'll see you in the latest purchases thread!

 

[JayKeeley]

done and done.

*in Chris Farley voice*

I feel naughty....

 

[J.]

Still haven't checked them out, but I'm gonna once I get a credit at a certain mailorder. Which is better:

Irrantional Anthems vs Oui Avant Garde A Chance

 

[IOfTheStorm]

Irrational Anthems (a lot better)

 

[Demilich]

only heard Sabbat. damn. and i still haven't listened to my 'History of a Time to Come' LP. doubledamn.

 

[J.]

Irrational Anthems is actually pretty damn catchy thrashy killah good times. I like it.

 

[J.]

IoftheStorm, which of these are the TWO best:

Folkemon
Vintage Whine
Wayward Sons...
Jonah's Ark

 

[IOfTheStorm]

Wayword Sons and Jonah's ark

 

[Erik]

Wayword Sons and Jonah's ark

Pretty sure this man speaks the truth

But if you can get A Burnt Offering For the Bone Idol instead of Jonah's Ark, I'd recommend that

 

[IOfTheStorm]

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