No Grave But the Sea
Alestorm · 2017
92 min · 21 tracks · power metal
A raucous celebration of pirate folklore set to infectious folk metal melodies brimming with humor and adventure.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Grave but the Sea — This title track encapsulates the album's adventurous spirit and sets the tone with its catchy chorus and narrative-driven lyrics about piracy.
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Fucked With an Anchor — This track stands out for its humorous yet aggressive take on maritime life, effectively blending comedic elements with powerful riffs that energize listeners.
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Treasure Island — With its extended runtime and epic storytelling, this song captures the essence of classic pirate tales while showcasing musical complexity and thematic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic folk metal with pirate themes, creating a distinctive sound that engages listeners.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a strong, anthemic chorus that sets a celebratory tone, followed by fast-paced guitar riffs and folk-inspired melodies.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel of the music, particularly in songs like 'Fucked With an Anchor'.
- The album incorporates various tempo changes, with some tracks maintaining a high energy throughout while others slow down for dramatic effect.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with energetic peaks
- humorous storytelling with raucous energy
- for party sing-alongs
- infectious fun during gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious and somber themes
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'No Grave But the Sea' was released in 2017, Alestorm was well-established within the folk metal scene, having gained visibility with their previous album, 'Sunset on the Golden Age'. This album marked their fifth studio release, showcasing their ability to blend humorous storytelling with heavy instrumentation, further solidifying their unique niche in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finntroll· Korpiklaani· Ensiferum
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 No Grave but the Sea 3:29
- 2 Mexico 3:10
- 3 To the End of the World 6:43
- 4 Alestorm 3:56
- 5 Bar ünd Imbiss 4:11
- 6 Fucked With an Anchor 3:27
- 7 Pegleg Potion 3:53
- 8 Man the Pumps 5:50
- 9 Rage of the Pentahook 3:07
- 10 Treasure Island 7:48
- 11 Pirate Pizza Party 1:39
Disc 2
- 1 No Grave but the Sea for Dogs 3:29
- 2 Mexico for Dogs 3:10
- 3 To the End of the World for Dogs 6:43
- 4 Alestorm for Dogs 3:56
- 5 Bar ünd Imbiss für Hunde 4:11
- 6 Fucked With an Anchor for Dogs 3:28
- 7 Pegleg Potion for Dogs 3:53
- 8 Man the Pumps for Dogs 5:50
- 9 Rage of the Pentahook for Dogs 3:07
- 10 Treasure Island for Dogs 7:47
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