Vintage Whine
Skyclad · 1999
43 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A vibrant fusion of folk melodies and heavy metal aggression layered with witty and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vintage Whine — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of disillusionment with modern society, blending catchy hooks with sharp social critique.
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Cancer of the Heart — This track stands out due to its poignant exploration of emotional pain, marked by a haunting melody that contrasts with the band's heavier elements.
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On With Their Heads! — Energetic and politically charged, this song showcases Skyclad's knack for merging thrash metal intensity with thought-provoking lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk melodies with metal aggression, showcasing unique lyrical themes and varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brass section in the first track, setting a lively tone that contrasts with the heavier guitar riffs that follow.
- Several tracks feature tempo shifts, such as 'On With Their Heads!' which alternates between fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic passages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
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
- short, punchy listening bursts
- dynamic emotional journeys
- reflective storytelling moments
- varied pacing and intensity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A mid-to-late catalog entry that continues Skyclad's folk-metal blend without serving as a major introduction or care...
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Vintage Whine marked Skyclad's sixth studio album and showcased their continued evolution within the folk metal genre. This album followed their 1997 release, The Answer Machine?, and further solidified their unique blend of social commentary and musical diversity during a time when they were gaining recognition in the underground metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Finntroll· Eluveitie· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kiss My Sweet Brass 0:31
- 2 Vintage Whine 4:26
- 3 On With Their Heads! 4:51
- 4 The Silver Cloud’s Dark Lining 3:21
- 5 A Well Beside the River 5:42
- 6 No Strings Attached 4:53
- 7 Bury Me 4:37
- 8 Cancer of the Heart 5:27
- 9 Little Miss Take 3:15
- 10 Something to Cling To 5:00
- 11 By George 1:43
What to play next
Folkémon
2000
It carries Vintage Whine’s folk-metal blend forward with fresh melodies and the same sharp lyrical edge.
The Answer Machine?
1997
Its mix of metal drive and folk color sets up the sound and lyrical wit heard on Vintage Whine.
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