Which Flag Do You Hoist From Running Wild’s "Under Jolly Roger"?

Note: I was going to name this thread “Which Running Wild Flag Do You Hoist Under Jolly Roger?” but thought that may encourage the wrong kind of responses, LOL.

Whereas the first two albums give the impression they were recorded in a dark, stuffy dungeon, Under Jolly Roger’s sound opens up like a ship breaking through to the great, wide sea. Released in 1987, it marked a giant “X” on the spot where the band made a sharp turn away from the pentagram to the skull and crossbones (Arrrrr).

It is probably obvious which track is going to win this poll, but I’d like to comment on the awesomeness of “Raise Your Fist.” It is as fist-pumping as the title implies. Other highlights: The guitar work on “Beggars’ Night” is very impressive and “Diamonds of the Black Chest” is an upbeat rocker. My vote, of course, goes to the title track which I would venture to guess is the most popular song by the band. The best part, for me, is the cannon fire between “firing guns, they shall burn.”

The title track by far, but I really like Diamonds of the Black Chest. This was the first RW album I got. Love this band.

MetallicSeminarian wrote:

The title track by far, but I really like Diamonds of the Black Chest. This was the first RW album I got. Love this band.

Same for me on all counts.

I am kinda confused, but voting for Raise Your Fist.

I'm voting "War in the Gutter."

Diamonds of the Black Chest for me.

That title track has to be one of the best album openers ever.

The title track is so strong the rest is kind of a let down.

I got drunk on rum on a Saturday morning - rum and cokes -
great summer July skies - started drinking at 8am -
casually playing music - by 11am I was cranking this tune -
played it 4-5 times - I was totally in the mood - lol !
Admire anyone who has a tattoo of Jolly Rodger -
read a book, some of these captians dealt with the devil -
some books claim pirates were just rebels - Robin Hoods -
I do know most got hanged on the spot when caught.

I love the title track. So it naturally gets my vote.

Getting ready for future polls. Don't have these and can't find them on Spotify, YouTube (not every song from Victory, anyway), or Amazon mp3s. Got a good deal on sealed copies. Just $15 for both including shipping.

The title track is one of the be-all end-all metal anthems. No questions about it. Nothing bad about the song and the solo is all kinds of awesome. No other vote was possible as far as I am concerned.

I love the flow and groove of "Beggar's Night", so it gets my vote.