Jonah's Ark
Skyclad · 1993
39 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
Eclectic folk melodies intertwine with heavy metal riffs, creating a unique sound that challenges genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cry of the Land — This track exemplifies the album's environmental themes, combining urgent lyrical content with a driving melody that showcases the band's signature blend of genres.
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The Wickedest Man in the World — A standout exploration of Aleister Crowley's dark persona, this song features intricate instrumentation that highlights Skyclad's unique ability to fuse storytelling with complex musicality.
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Earth Mother, the Sun and the Furious Host — This track's vibrant energy captures the essence of nature worship, showcasing both powerful vocals and dynamic arrangements that engage listeners in its thematic journey.
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A Word to the Wise — Blending acoustic elements with heavier undertones, this track serves as a reflective commentary on societal issues while maintaining an infectious melodic hook.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Skyclad's blend of folk and metal creates a distinctive sound that stands out in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features both electric guitar riffs and traditional folk instruments, setting a dynamic tone.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, moving from heavy metal sections to softer, acoustic interludes, creating a contrast in energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thought-provoking lyrical exploration
- short, engaging listening sessions
- dynamic emotional shifts
- varied pacing and intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Jonah's Ark marked Skyclad's third studio album, solidifying their role as pioneers in the folk metal genre. Following their acclaimed albums The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth and A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol, this record showcased their evolving sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finntroll· Eluveitie· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thinking Allowed 3:54
- 2 Cry of the Land 4:24
- 3 Schadenfreude 4:05
- 4 A Near Life Experience 3:16
- 5 The Wickedest Man in the World 3:57
- 6 Earth Mother, the Sun and the Furious Host 3:16
- 7 The Ilk of Human Blindness 3:45
- 8 Tunnel Visionaries 0:58
- 9 A Word to the Wise 6:13
- 10 Bewilderbeast 2:37
- 11 It Wasn't Meant to End This Way 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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