Black Sails at Midnight
Alestorm · 2009
91 min · 18 tracks · power metal · folk metal
A raucous blend of folk melodies and heavy metal riffs, echoing the spirit of high-seas adventure.
Black Sails at Midnight is an album by Alestorm, released in 2009. A raucous blend of folk melodies and heavy metal riffs, echoing the spirit of high-seas adventure. 'Black Sails at Midnight' received positive reviews from critics and helped elevate Alestorm’s profile in the metal community. It reached number 13 on the UK Rock Chart and showcased the growing popularity of pirate-themed music within heavy metal, influencing subsequent bands in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Black Sails at Midnight sound like?
A raucous blend of folk melodies and heavy metal riffs, echoing the spirit of high-seas adventure. Rooted in power metal and folk metal.
What makes Black Sails at Midnight by Alestorm notable?
'Black Sails at Midnight' received positive reviews from critics and helped elevate Alestorm’s profile in the metal community. It reached number 13 on the UK Rock Chart and showcased the growing popularity of pirate-themed music within heavy metal, influencing subsequent bands in the genre. Released on May 27, 2009, 'Black Sails at Midnight' was Alestorm's second studio album, following their debut 'Captain Morgan's Revenge.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the folk metal genre and beginning to gain a dedicated fanbase, especially in the European metal scene.
How many songs are on Black Sails at Midnight?
Black Sails at Midnight has 18 tracks, running approximately 91 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 The Quest 4:56
- 2 Leviathan Standout 5:55
- 3 That Famous Ol’ Spiced 4:45
- 4 Keelhauled Standout 3:42
- 5 To the End of Our Days 6:22
- 6 Black Sails at Midnight 3:30
- 7 No Quarter 3:02
- 8 Pirate Song 4:02
- 9 Chronicles of Vengeance 6:24
- 10 Wolves of the Sea Standout 3:33
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 2:03
- 2 Over the Seas 3:44
- 3 The Huntmaster 5:46
- 4 Death Before the Mast 3:47
- 5 Nancy the Tavern Wench 5:28
- 6 Set Sail and Conquer 8:27
- 7 Wenches & Mead 4:58
- 8 Captain Morgan’s Revenge 11:11
Release Date
May 27, 2009
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
91 min 41 sec
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