The Answer Machine? cover

The Answer Machine?

Skyclad · 1997

58 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · folk metal

A frenetic blend of thrash metal and folk elements, weaving intricate melodies with sharp lyrical commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • thought-provoking lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'The Answer Machine?' is Skyclad's fifth studio album, showcasing their evolution as pioneers of the folk metal genre. Following the experimental 'Irrational Anthems' in 1996, this album continued to solidify their unique sound while addressing contemporary social issues. At this point, the band was establishing a distinct identity separate from their thrash metal roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Finntroll· Eluveitie· Korpiklaani

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Clown of Thorns 1:36
  • 2 Building a Ruin 3:55
  • 3 Worn Out Sole to Heel 3:59
  • 4 Single Phial 6:07
  • 5 Helium 4:25
  • 6 The Thread of Evermore 6:56
  • 7 Eirenarch 4:00
  • 8 Troublesometimes 4:22
  • 9 Isle of Jura 3:59
  • 10 Fainting by Numbers 3:42
  • 11 My Naked I 3:47
  • 12 Catherine at the Wheel 3:43
  • 13 Dead Angels on Ice 3:14
  • 14 Sins of Emission 4:11

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