Skyclad - Forward Into the Past

New Skyclad studio album!

Release date 28th April



http://www.skyclad.band/forward-into-the-past/

Tracklist:

Spoiler:

Nice!

Not to overanalyze the album cover, but I like it a lot. Classic earthy Skyclad cover like Jonah's Ark (or History Lessens), and with the old logo too.

I don't see no obvious puns in the song titles, unless I'm missing something. Should we be worried?

I hope it's better than In the All Together, but either way I'm sure I'll enjoy it. Skyclad have made their way into my top 10 bands of all time.

While waiting for the album, you can check my Skyclad Album Ranking thingy I did for Rateyourmusic.com by clicking here.

I don't have the last EP, Jig-a-Jig, or In the...All Together, but everything about this one, even the title, suggests an old school style. But who knows? Guess we'll find out. =)

A review is out.

http://www.folk-metal.nl/2017/02/skyclad-forward-into-the-past/

9.5/10

That review doesn't say much, huh?

I was originally expecting this to arrive already a week and a half ago, but somehow the shop I pre-ordered the CD from has pushed the date back to May 19th.

Did anyone else get this already?

Amazon lists the release date for this as June 16. It also lists the album as an "import" so that may just be the domestic release date.

LOL I still haven't received my copy. And I pre-ordered! "Technical problems" the online store said. But apparently it's now shipped.

Anyone listen to this yet?

Best song on the album.

This band is just hit or miss for me. But when they "hit" they really hit. I like that track above a lot; I'm always a sucker for the old "start mellow then go balls out" song.

The other videos for this album:

I only own Prince Of The Poverty Line, which I haven't listened to in years i guess.

It's one of those bands i never really got into, mainly because of the folk label that i am not really a fan of.

Gilbert wrote:

I only own Prince Of The Poverty Line, which I haven't listened to in years i guess.

It's one of those bands i never really got into, mainly because of the folk label that i am not really a fan of.

Prince of the Poverty Line is a gem! Absolutely one of the best metal records ever made. Every song is awesome.

Lari wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

I only own Prince Of The Poverty Line, which I haven't listened to in years i guess.

It's one of those bands i never really got into, mainly because of the folk label that i am not really a fan of.

Prince of the Poverty Line is a gem! Absolutely one of the best metal records ever made. Every song is awesome.

Will give it a fresh spin on my way to work tomorrow.

Gilbert wrote:

I only own Prince Of The Poverty Line, which I haven't listened to in years i guess.

It's one of those bands i never really got into, mainly because of the folk label that i am not really a fan of.

If you like thrash, you HAVE to try Skyclad's first two albums, The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth and A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol

Lari wrote:

The other videos for this album:

See? That's exactly what I meant by my previous post. Neither one of those tracks does much for me. That's exactly how this band always is for me; half their songs really resonate with me and half don't do a thing for me.

SideShowDisaSter wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

I only own Prince Of The Poverty Line, which I haven't listened to in years i guess.

It's one of those bands i never really got into, mainly because of the folk label that i am not really a fan of.

If you like thrash, you HAVE to try Skyclad's first two albums,  The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth and A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol

I love those albums, but sadly they are the only two Skyclad albums I own. Really should continue my journey with this band.

tohostudios wrote:

See?  That's exactly what I meant by my previous post.  Neither one of those tracks does much for me.  That's exactly how this band always is for me; half their songs really resonate with me and half don't do a thing for me.

That's how it is with most folk metal bands for me. When they work they sound awesome, but they're often just as likely to sound pedestrian. I've found Skyclad to be one of the more consistent folk metal bands, but even they fall flat at times, although Martin Walkyier's lyrics have sometimes been the saving grace for what might have otherwise been a so-so song.

SideShowDisaSter wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

I only own Prince Of The Poverty Line, which I haven't listened to in years i guess.

It's one of those bands i never really got into, mainly because of the folk label that i am not really a fan of.

If you like thrash, you HAVE to try Skyclad's first two albums,  The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth and A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol

Now that's interesting. Will check some samples on YouTube.

Gilbert wrote:

SideShowDisaSter wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

I only own Prince Of The Poverty Line, which I haven't listened to in years i guess.

It's one of those bands i never really got into, mainly because of the folk label that i am not really a fan of.

If you like thrash, you HAVE to try Skyclad's first two albums,  The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth and A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol

Now that's interesting. Will check some samples on YouTube.

Here ya go. Track one from The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth, The Sky Beneath my Feet:

SideShowDisaSter wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

SideShowDisaSter wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

I only own Prince Of The Poverty Line, which I haven't listened to in years i guess.

It's one of those bands i never really got into, mainly because of the folk label that i am not really a fan of.

If you like thrash, you HAVE to try Skyclad's first two albums,  The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth and A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol

Now that's interesting. Will check some samples on YouTube.

Here ya go.  Track one from The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth, The Sky Beneath my Feet:

Awesome stuff. Thanks for posting .

My Skyclad collection:



A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol is signed by the band.

I've seen them live three times.

Awesome stuff Lari. I am more and more curious about this band now.

You could get the new Noise records 2CD compilation that's readily available. Bellyful of Emptiness. It has 33 tracks, all off the first 5 records, which are their best anyway.

Though I love A Semblance of Normality. And Folkemon. Actually, who am I kidding, I love all their material.