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Poetic Wisdom

Skyclad · 2001

46 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · folk metal

A blend of folk metal and heavy rhythms, intertwining vivid storytelling with intricate melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling journeys
  • thoughtful reflections during quiet moments
  • engaging narratives for deep listening
  • intricate melodies for attentive ears

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Poetic Wisdom' marked Skyclad's seventh studio album during a period of artistic exploration following their previous release, 'A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol.' By this time, the band was solidifying its reputation within the folk metal genre while continuing to evolve their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Finntroll· Eluveitie· Korpiklaani

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Well Beside the River 5:42
  • 2 Cancer of the Heart 5:26
  • 3 Something to Cling To 4:58
  • 4 Worn Out Sole to Heel 3:58
  • 5 Troublesometimes 4:22
  • 6 I Dubious 3:12
  • 7 Science Never Sleeps 5:05
  • 8 History Lessens 3:37
  • 9 Bombjour! 4:03
  • 10 A Badtime Story 5:37

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