What does All Our Yesterdays sound like?

A fusion of medieval melodies and modern folk rock that conjures an enchanting, timeless atmosphere. Rooted in folk rock and medieval folk rock. Start with "All Our Yesterdays".

Is All Our Yesterdays a good place to start with Blackmore's Night?

Yes, All Our Yesterdays is recommended as a starting point for new Blackmore's Night listeners. A fusion of medieval melodies and modern folk rock that conjures an enchanting, timeless atmosphere. All Our Yesterdays is Blackmore's Night's eighth studio album, released in 2015, following the successful Dancer and the Moon from 2013. At this point in their career, the duo of Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night had firmly established a unique sound blending rock with Renaissance influences, attracting a dedicated fanbase and continuing to explore their distinct artistic vision.

Who is All Our Yesterdays for?

All Our Yesterdays works well if you're into enchanting acoustic journey, steady pacing with peaks and reflective moments of nostalgia.

How many songs are on All Our Yesterdays?

All Our Yesterdays has 12 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

All Our Yesterdays

Blackmore's Night · 2015

49 min · 12 tracks · folk rock

A fusion of medieval melodies and modern folk rock that conjures an enchanting, timeless atmosphere.

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All Our Yesterdays Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's ethereal sound with its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics about the passage of time.
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Darker Shade of Black — This song stands out for its darker lyrical themes paired with a rich instrumental arrangement, showcasing the band's ability to blend light and shadow in their music.
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Moonlight Shadow — A cover of Mike Oldfield's classic, this rendition highlights Candice Night's vocal prowess while adding a medieval flair that recontextualizes the original.
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Queen’s Lament — At just over two minutes, this brief yet poignant piece exemplifies the album's thematic depth, using a storytelling approach that resonates throughout.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album effectively merges medieval melodies with modern folk rock but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features layered harmonies and a prominent acoustic guitar, setting a medieval tone.
Several tracks incorporate traditional instruments like the hurdy-gurdy and flute, blending them seamlessly with modern folk rock elements.
The final track features a gradual fade-out, leaving an echoing sense of nostalgia that ties back to the album's themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

enchanting acoustic journey
steady pacing with peaks
reflective moments of nostalgia
ideal for evening relaxation
immersive storytelling through melodies

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat, fast tracks
seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog that showcases their consistent style without being a standout.
Themes: medieval nostalgia· time's passage· ethereal storytelling
Career context: All Our Yesterdays is Blackmore's Night's eighth studio album, released in 2015, following the successful Dancer and the Moon from 2013. At this point in their career, the duo of Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night had firmly established a unique sound blending rock with Renaissance influences, attracting a dedicated fanbase and continuing to explore their distinct artistic vision.
Stylistic neighbors: Loreena McKennitt· Clannad· Enya