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Thinking Allowed?

Skyclad · 1993

14 min · 3 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · folk metal

A fusion of traditional folk melodies and aggressive metal riffs creates an immersive, dynamic listening experience.

Thinking Allowed? is a single by Skyclad, released in 1993. A fusion of traditional folk melodies and aggressive metal riffs creates an immersive, dynamic listening experience. 'Thinking Allowed?' is significant for its live recordings that capture the energy of Skyclad's performances, contributing to their reputation within the metal scene. The album also helped establish them as a leading force in the folk metal genre, influencing future artists and bands who sought to incorporate traditional elements into heavy music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thinking Allowed? sound like?

A fusion of traditional folk melodies and aggressive metal riffs creates an immersive, dynamic listening experience. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.

What makes Thinking Allowed? by Skyclad notable?

'Thinking Allowed?' is significant for its live recordings that capture the energy of Skyclad's performances, contributing to their reputation within the metal scene. The album also helped establish them as a leading force in the folk metal genre, influencing future artists and bands who sought to incorporate traditional elements into heavy music. Released in 1993, 'Thinking Allowed?' was Skyclad's first release after their critically acclaimed album 'Prince of the Poverty Line' in 1991. This project marked a period of solidifying their identity as pioneers of folk metal, showcasing their unique blend of heavy metal and folk influences while continuing to evolve their sound.

How many songs are on Thinking Allowed??

Thinking Allowed? has 3 tracks, running approximately 14 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·14:15

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

  • 1 Thinking Allowed Standout 3:56
  • 2 The Cradle Will Fall (live) Standout 6:46
  • 3 The Widdershins Jig (live) Standout 3:33

Release Date

January 1, 1993

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

14 min 15 sec