Released 30 years ago
Oui Avant-Garde á Chance
Skyclad · 1996
53 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · folk metal
Folk-infused metal riffs collide with biting social commentary and whimsical storytelling across eclectic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with sharp wit
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- social commentary through clever lyrics
- eclectic arrangements for curious listeners
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lyrical depth and nuance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Oui Avant-Garde á Chance' was Skyclad's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth'. At this point, the band had solidified their unique blend of folk and metal, carving out a niche that would influence the burgeoning folk metal scene. The album showcases their continued evolution, balancing humor with serious themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finntroll· Eluveitie· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I Die Laughing, It'll Be an Act of God 3:47
- 2 Great Blow for a Day Job 4:19
- 3 Constance Eternal 5:52
- 4 Postcard From Planet Earth 5:10
- 5 Jumping My Shadow 5:26
- 6 Bombjour! 4:02
- 7 History Lessens (The Final Examination) 4:20
- 8 A Badtime Story 5:35
- 9 Come On Eileen 3:54
- 10 Master Race 4:06
- 11 Bombed Out (Instru-Mental) 4:05
- 12 Penny Dreadful (Full Shilling mix) 3:09
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