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Black Sails at Midnight

Alestorm · 2009

91 min · 18 tracks · power metal · folk metal

A raucous blend of folk melodies and heavy metal riffs, echoing the spirit of high-seas adventure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • raucous sing-alongs with friends
  • adventurous late-night escapades
  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • spirited anthems of camaraderie

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking mellow background sounds
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 27, 2009, 'Black Sails at Midnight' was Alestorm's second studio album, following their debut 'Captain Morgan's Revenge.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the folk metal genre and beginning to gain a dedicated fanbase, especially in the European metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Finntroll· Korpiklaani· Ensiferum

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Quest 4:56
  • 2 Leviathan 5:55
  • 3 That Famous Ol’ Spiced 4:45
  • 4 Keelhauled 3:42
  • 5 To the End of Our Days 6:22
  • 6 Black Sails at Midnight 3:30
  • 7 No Quarter 3:02
  • 8 Pirate Song 4:02
  • 9 Chronicles of Vengeance 6:24
  • 10 Wolves of the Sea 3:33

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro 2:03
  • 2 Over the Seas 3:44
  • 3 The Huntmaster 5:46
  • 4 Death Before the Mast 3:47
  • 5 Nancy the Tavern Wench 5:28
  • 6 Set Sail and Conquer 8:27
  • 7 Wenches & Mead 4:58
  • 8 Captain Morgan’s Revenge 11:11

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