Cloven Hoof
Cloven Hoof · 1984
52 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A potent blend of soaring vocals and aggressive riffs, capturing the raw energy of early British heavy metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cloven Hoof — The title track exemplifies the band's theatrical style, with dynamic shifts in tempo and powerful vocal delivery that encapsulate their identity.
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Nightstalker — This track features intricate guitar work and an infectious chorus, showcasing the band's ability to meld melody with heaviness effectively.
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March of the Damned — At just under two minutes, this track delivers a fierce burst of energy with a memorable riff, demonstrating the group's knack for concise songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing
- theatrical storytelling elements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1984, Cloven Hoof was the debut album for the band, emerging from the burgeoning heavy metal scene in the UK. This self-titled record followed their formation in 1979 and set the stage for their distinctive sound, characterized by a theatrical approach to storytelling within metal music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron Maiden· Judas Priest· Helloween
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cloven Hoof 6:52
- 2 Nightstalker 3:51
- 3 March of the Damned 1:49
- 4 The Gates of Gehenna 5:28
- 5 Crack the Whip 4:36
- 6 Laying Down the Law 4:44
- 7 Return of the Passover 9:04
- 8 Laying Down the Law ('83 session) 4:53
- 9 Crack the Whip ('83 session) 4:34
- 10 Road of Eagles ('83 session) 6:34
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