Captain Morgan's Revenge
Alestorm · 2008
41 min · 10 tracks · power metal · folk metal
A raucous blend of folk metal and power metal celebrating seafaring life with playful narratives and energetic instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Captain Morgan's Revenge' played a significant role in popularizing the pirate metal subgenre and established Alestorm as key players in this niche. The album received positive critical reception, leading to increased visibility for the band and subsequent successful releases.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'Captain Morgan's Revenge' was Alestorm's debut album, emerging as a defining statement from the burgeoning pirate metal scene. The band had just formed in 2004 and saw this album as a way to carve out their unique niche within heavy metal, combining traditional folk elements with high-octane metal energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Feuerschwanz· Ensiferum· Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Over the Seas Standout 3:55
- 2 Captain Morgan’s Revenge Standout 6:42
- 3 The Huntmaster 4:59
- 4 Nancy the Tavern Wench Standout 4:52
- 5 Death Before the Mast 3:17
- 6 Terror on the High Seas 3:51
- 7 Set Sail and Conquer 4:38
- 8 Of Treasure 2:58
- 9 Wenches & Mead 3:42
- 10 Flower of Scotland 2:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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