ALESTORM

Release Year: 2014
Artist Origin: SCO
Style: loud folk pirate heavy metal

shallow Drink, swiftly becoming a full-fledged party anthem, was a key to secure huge success of this landmark longplay by Scottish entity while also marking major breakthrough for the band itself, yet fourth full-length release is far more than a noisy collection of drinking songs, as behind its instantly memorable choruses lies more ambitious compositional framework, stronger dynamic contrasts, and longer compositions that reveal broader creative aspirations, particularly in majestic 1741 [The Battle of Cartagena], built around historical account of the clash between British and Spanish forces, as well as epic title track, where pirate topic takes on a more coherent narrative form, while folk metal elements intertwine with heavier guitar riffs, keyboards, and memorable melodies, deliberately moving beyond purely traditional sound without abandoning nautical mythology, which is increasingly presented through self-irony and exuberant good humour, ultimately guaranteeing wild celebrations in concert areas