Irrational Anthems [Import]

Irrational Anthems [Import]

Track Listings

1. Inequality Street

2. Wrong Song

3. Snake Charming

4. Penny Dreadful

5. Sinful Ensemble

6. My Mother In Darkness

7. Spirital Starecase (Instrumental )

8. No Deposit, No Return

9. Sabre Dance ( Instrumental)

10. I Dubious

11. Science Never Sleeps

12. History Lessens

13. Quantity Time

Tracks:

Inequality Street
Wrong Song
Snake Charming
Penny Dreadful
Sinful Ensemble
My Mother in Darkness
Spiral Starecase [Instrumental]
No Deposit, No Return
Sabre Dance [Instrumental]
I Dubious
Science Never Sleeps
History Lessens
Quantity Time

Customer Reviews:

Celtic Metal At Its Best.......2005-04-29

This was the first Skyclad album I've listened to, some years ago. At that time, I was struck by their highly innovative compositions, as well as by the passion and the sheer anger with which the bandmates managed to deliver their music. Also, I believe that Martin Walkyer is one of the most honest, gifted and inteligent lyricist in the entire rock history (I mean it!). A good deal of the tracks are devoted to social criticism, in a humorous (althought often bitter) manner. These are the highlights of this album: Inequality Street, The Wrong Song, Penny Dreadful, The Sinful Ensemble, Quantity Time.
A highly recommended album. Cheers!

Average customer rating:

Folk Metal I mean rock, I mean...
Folk metal kings at their BEST!!!
A must own!
Buy it while you still can
Buy it while you still can

Irrational Anthems
Skycald
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Inequality Street
The Wrong Song
Snake Charming
Penny Dreadful
The Sinful Ensemble
My Mother In Darkness
The Spiral Starecase
No Deposit, No Return
Sabre Dance
I Dubious
Science Never Sleeps
History Lessens
Quantity Time

Customer Reviews:

Folk Metal I mean rock, I mean..........2005-01-23

The term skyclad is a witch ritual that involves running naked at night and being clad, literally, with only the sky. Skyclad's reference to an ancient pagan ritual is pretty much the only thing that links them to other folk metal bands, because ultimately Skyclad is pretty much a rock band. Sure they have occasional breakdowns and sometimes a little over the top vocals, but typically this is the kind of music that anybody could pick up and listen to without being put off by its obscure genre.

Every song on this is good. That's right, there are 13 little gems present on this album. Inequality Street is a fast paced opener, that captures the essence of Skyclad's music. After hearing one song by this band, it will not be hard to identify the rest of the songs with theis band. However, as similar as each song sounds to the last, each is unique and stands out by itself. Skyclad demonstrates clever wordplay and blatant larceny from Paginini in the song Sinful Ensemble, probably my favorite song on the album. History Lessons and No Deposit, No Return retell lessons in decorum and cyclical history. And Quantity time ends the album on a high note (well it was all a high note, the last song was not much higher than the rest, but...).

Buy this album. It's good. All the songs are catchy, arranged perfectly, recorded perfectly, played perfectly, and better than pretty much any band of its type (not that I can think of any similar bands). This band might not be for everyone, but you never know till you listen to them.

Folk metal kings at their BEST!!!.......2003-01-05

Unhappily folk metal is a rather relatively unknown musical style worldwide. This album is the masterpiece of the fathers of this outright rebel rock and roll young child. Their trademarks are all there: screeaming guitars, astonishing bass, unmerciful drums, (very) drunk vocals...and...am I forgetting something?...ah! The greatest of them: the restless merry VIOLINS! The band doesn't let anyone down, from raw-straight-to-the-bone trash as "Wrong Song" perfectly demonstrates, to melodic-head banging-violin driven folk metal! Here represented by pearls like "Penny Dreadful", "I Dubious" and "No deposit, no return". From dark heavy "Science never sleeps" to Spacious, somewhat psychedelic "Quantity time" (beautifully closing the album). This is truly a must-have. Worth more than every penny! CHEERS!

A must own!.......2000-01-03

Each time I listen to a Skyclad record I am amazed at the beauty of the music. This record is no different and is probably my favorite of all their releases. From the tremendous melody of the opening song Inequality Street to the dreamy nature of the closing song Quantity Time, the music simply floats through the air with an heir of unmatched creativity. This record beckons you to purchase it and unveil its majesty.

Buy it while you still can.......1999-12-13

Of the very small selection of Skyclad CDs still available in the U.S., this is definently the best one. Almost every song on this CD is great, yet History Lessens, Penny Dreadful, and the awesome Inequality Street stand out the most. Buy this before it joins the rest of the classic Skyclad albums in out-of-print oblivion.

Buy it while you still can.......1999-12-13

Average customer rating:

Irrational Anthems
Skyclad
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00000E1IX
Release Date: 1996-11-21

Average customer rating:

Irrational Anthems
Skyclad
Manufacturer: Massacre
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000LWZACU

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