Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum
Alestorm · 2022
43 min · 11 tracks · power metal
A raucous blend of folk melodies and heavy metal riffs that conjures swashbuckling adventures on the high seas.
Top tracks — play these first
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Magellan’s Expedition — This track opens the album with an adventurous tone, combining historic references with infectious hooks that set the stage for the entire record.
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P.A.R.T.Y. — A lively anthem that captures the essence of Alestorm's playful spirit, it invites listeners to embrace revelry and camaraderie, making it a crowd favorite.
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Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum — The title track encapsulates the album's nautical theme while delivering anthemic choruses and catchy melodies that reflect the band's signature style.
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Return to Tortuga — This song delivers a perfect blend of storytelling and musicality, evoking imagery of pirate life while maintaining high energy throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic songwriting with thematic consistency, making it a strong entry in the power metal genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempos and heavy guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several songs incorporate folk instruments like accordions and flutes, blending them seamlessly with metal elements.
- The album features recurring pirate-themed lyrics that create a cohesive narrative throughout the tracks.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- raucous sing-along party vibes
- dynamic journey with peaks
- catchy melodies for group fun
- energetic anthems for celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, introspective sounds
- seek slow, contemplative experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum is Alestorm's fifth studio album, arriving after their 2017 release, No Grave But the Sea. The band solidified their status in the folk metal scene with this album, showcasing their signature pirate-themed narratives amidst increasingly intricate compositions. This release follows years of consistent touring and growth in popularity, particularly within the heavy metal community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finntroll· Korpiklaani· Ensiferum
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bite the Hook Hand That Feeds
The narrative shifts from a celebratory atmosphere to a direct challenge against betrayal, emphasizing resilience amid adversity.
This pivot highlights a darker turn in the lyrics, contrasting earlier themes and showcasing Alestorm's ability to balance humor with more serious undertones.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Magellan’s Expedition 4:39
- 2 The Battle of Cape Fear River 3:06
- 3 Cannonball 3:57
- 4 P.A.R.T.Y. 3:23
- 5 Under Blackened Banners 4:39
- 6 Magyarország 3:59
- 7 Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum 3:21
- 8 Bite the Hook Hand That Feeds 4:10
- 9 Return to Tortuga 3:55
- 10 Come to Brazil 2:09
- 11 Wooden Leg (Part III) 5:45
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