Sunset on the Golden Age
Alestorm · 2014
72 min · 16 tracks · power metal · folk metal
A raucous blend of folk melodies and heavy metal, celebrating pirate lore with infectious energy.
Sunset on the Golden Age is an album by Alestorm, released in 2014. A raucous blend of folk melodies and heavy metal, celebrating pirate lore with infectious energy. 'Sunset on the Golden Age' debuted at number 30 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing Alestorm's growing popularity. The album received positive reviews for its energetic arrangements and thematic consistency, further influencing the pirate metal genre and expanding their fanbase globally. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sunset on the Golden Age sound like?
A raucous blend of folk melodies and heavy metal, celebrating pirate lore with infectious energy. Rooted in power metal and folk metal.
What makes Sunset on the Golden Age by Alestorm notable?
'Sunset on the Golden Age' debuted at number 30 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing Alestorm's growing popularity. The album received positive reviews for its energetic arrangements and thematic consistency, further influencing the pirate metal genre and expanding their fanbase globally. By the time 'Sunset on the Golden Age' was released in 2014, Alestorm had established themselves as a leading band within the pirate metal subgenre, following their breakthrough album 'Back Through Time' in 2011. This album marked their fourth full-length release, solidifying their unique sound and securing a stable position in the metal scene.
How many songs are on Sunset on the Golden Age?
Sunset on the Golden Age has 16 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Walk the Plank 4:06
- 2 Drink Standout 3:22
- 3 Magnetic North 3:46
- 4 1741 (The Battle of Cartagena) Standout 7:17
- 5 Mead From Hell 3:41
- 6 Surf Squid Warfare 3:59
- 7 Quest for Ships 4:33
- 8 Wooden Leg! 2:44
- 9 Hangover 3:41
- 10 Sunset on the Golden Age Standout 11:25
Disc 2
- 1 Over the Seas (acoustic version) 4:03
- 2 Nancy the Tavern Wench (acoustic version) 4:52
- 3 Keelhauled (acoustic version) 3:58
- 4 The Sunk’n Norwegian (acoustic version) 4:06
- 5 Shipwrecked (acoustic version) 3:31
- 6 Questing Upon the Poop Deck 3:12
Release Date
August 1, 2014
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
72 min 24 sec
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