Released 31 years ago this September
The Shouting End of Life
Oysterband · 1995
47 min · 13 tracks · folk rock
Folk-infused rock melodies intertwine with poignant storytelling, reflecting both personal and societal struggles.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- reflective moments of resilience
- poignant narratives for contemplation
- background warmth for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'The Shouting End of Life' is Oysterband's fifth studio album, marking a period of artistic consolidation after their acclaimed 1993 release 'Holy Bandits'. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in contemporary folk music while exploring deeper lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Show of Hands· Bellowhead· Seth Lakeman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We’ll Be There 3:22
- 2 Blood‐Red Roses 4:06
- 3 Jam Tomorrow 4:10
- 4 By Northern Light 3:47
- 5 The Shouting End of Life 3:26
- 6 Long Dark Street 3:49
- 7 Our Lady of the Bottles 3:07
- 8 Everywhere I Go 3:48
- 9 Put Out the Lights 3:34
- 10 Voices 4:44
- 11 Lovers in a Dangerous Time 2:52
- 12 Don’t Slit Your Wrists for Me 3:46
- 13 The World Turned Upside Down 3:03
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