Napalm
2008
1. Over the Seas
2. Captain Morgan's Revenge
3. The Huntmaster
4. Nancy the Tavern Wench
5. Death Before the Mast
6. Terror on the High Seas
7. Set Sail and Conquer
8. Of Treasure
9. Wenches & Mead
10. Flower of Scotland (The Corries cover)
When I first heard about this band I was fairly skeptical as to me, and most who know them, Running Wild already owns this sort of gimmick so to speak. Not that no one else can do it but they will inevitably have to be compared to a band with some really excellent material and a great take on the subject matter. What I'm talking about for those who might not realize is pirates.
I've got to say that all comparisons aside I do enjoy this release and they do have a slightly different, more folk infused take on pirate themes in metal. It works quite well for them as this whole album has a sort of sing-along nature and the tracks resemble metalized sea shanties and tavern songs. Musically this band just seems addictive and unlike some bands with folk influences doesn't get too bogged down in that for me and keeps things metal. The vocals are definitely not going to win any awards for singing but they are a part of the band's success in sound as the gruff, sometimes talked about vocals just give you the impression you're hearing a pirate singing on a ship. I think the one big musical gripe I have on this album is that a certain very familiar riff creeps up in Terror On The High Seas... yeah I've heard Grave Digger - Hell To Pay too guys.
In conclusion, this is just a fun album in it's feel and catchyness. If you like power with a hint of folk and these sort of sing-along folky song structures with some fast, heavy, and gruff power metal than this is worth pursuing.
Highlights: Over The Seas, Nancy The Tavern Wench, Captain Morgan's Revenge
Rating - 3.5/5
2. Captain Morgan's Revenge
3. The Huntmaster
4. Nancy the Tavern Wench
5. Death Before the Mast
6. Terror on the High Seas
7. Set Sail and Conquer
8. Of Treasure
9. Wenches & Mead
10. Flower of Scotland (The Corries cover)
When I first heard about this band I was fairly skeptical as to me, and most who know them, Running Wild already owns this sort of gimmick so to speak. Not that no one else can do it but they will inevitably have to be compared to a band with some really excellent material and a great take on the subject matter. What I'm talking about for those who might not realize is pirates.
I've got to say that all comparisons aside I do enjoy this release and they do have a slightly different, more folk infused take on pirate themes in metal. It works quite well for them as this whole album has a sort of sing-along nature and the tracks resemble metalized sea shanties and tavern songs. Musically this band just seems addictive and unlike some bands with folk influences doesn't get too bogged down in that for me and keeps things metal. The vocals are definitely not going to win any awards for singing but they are a part of the band's success in sound as the gruff, sometimes talked about vocals just give you the impression you're hearing a pirate singing on a ship. I think the one big musical gripe I have on this album is that a certain very familiar riff creeps up in Terror On The High Seas... yeah I've heard Grave Digger - Hell To Pay too guys.
In conclusion, this is just a fun album in it's feel and catchyness. If you like power with a hint of folk and these sort of sing-along folky song structures with some fast, heavy, and gruff power metal than this is worth pursuing.
Highlights: Over The Seas, Nancy The Tavern Wench, Captain Morgan's Revenge
Rating - 3.5/5
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