Back Through Time
Alestorm · 2011
47 min · 13 tracks · power metal · folk metal
A raucous blend of folk and power metal, fueled by pirate themes and boisterous anthems.
Why this album works
'Back Through Time' debuted at number 60 on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting Alestorm's growing popularity. The album is noted for its infectious energy and has influenced the folk metal genre by embracing comedic elements and pirate lore, leading to a dedicated fanbase and numerous festival appearances.
- Best for
- boisterous anthems for celebrations dynamic journey with peaks wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released on June 1, 2011, 'Back Through Time' is Alestorm's third studio album, following their breakout success with 'Black Sails at Midnight.' At this point in their career, the band solidified their unique sound, merging heavy metal with sea shanties and humorous storytelling, further establishing themselves in the folk metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Feuerschwanz· Ensiferum· Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Back Through Time Standout 5:03
- 2 Shipwrecked 3:30
- 3 The Sunk’n Norwegian 4:07
- 4 Midget Saw 3:18
- 5 Buckfast Powersmash 2:33
- 6 Scraping the Barrel 4:40
- 7 Rum Standout 3:29
- 8 Swashbuckled 3:53
- 9 Rumpelkombo 0:06
- 10 Barrett’s Privateers 4:41
- 11 Death Throes of the Terrorsquid Standout 7:46
- 12 I Am a Cider Drinker 3:00
- 13 You Are a Pirate 1:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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