Prince of the Poverty Line
Skyclad · 1994
64 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · folk metal
Folk-infused metal melds with socially conscious lyrics, creating a raucous yet reflective exploration of urban decay.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective urban storytelling
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- thought-provoking lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Prince of the Poverty Line' is Skyclad's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Jonah's Ark'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of folk metal while navigating the changing landscape of heavy music in the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finntroll· Eluveitie· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Civil War Dance 5:04
- 2 Cardboard City 5:05
- 3 Sins of Emission 3:33
- 4 Land of the Rising Slum 4:28
- 5 The One Piece Puzzle 5:52
- 6 A Bellyful of Emptiness 4:57
- 7 A Dog in the Manger 6:10
- 8 Gammadion Seed 5:27
- 9 Womb of the Worm 6:54
- 10 The Truth Famine 4:32
- 11 Emerald 3:35
- 12 A Room Next Door 4:52
- 13 When All Else Fails 4:18
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