Released 30 years ago
Irrational Anthems
Skyclad · 1996
51 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · folk metal
A vibrant fusion of folk melodies and heavy metal aggression, underscored by sharp political commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- thought-provoking lyrical themes
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Irrational Anthems' was released in January 1996, Skyclad had established themselves as pioneers of folk metal with their prior albums. This record marked their fifth studio album and continued to showcase their unique blend of heavy metal and traditional folk elements. Following the successful release of 'The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth', this album further solidified their innovative approach within the metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finntroll· Eluveitie· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Inequality Street 4:05
- 2 The Wrong Song 3:56
- 3 Snake Charming 4:04
- 4 Penny Dreadful 3:08
- 5 The Sinful Ensemble 5:21
- 6 My Mother in Darkness 4:00
- 7 The Spiral Staircase 2:23
- 8 No Deposit, No Return 4:30
- 9 Sabre Dance 3:06
- 10 I Dubious 3:12
- 11 Science Never Sleeps 5:05
- 12 History Lessens 3:37
- 13 Quantity Time 5:14
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