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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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