Pale Folklore | ||||
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Released | June 6, 1999 | |||
Recorded | January–February 1999 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 62:10 | |||
Label | The End | |||
Producer | Ronn Chick, John Haughm, Shane Breyer | |||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Chronicles of Chaos | 9/10 [2] |
Pale Folklore is the debut studio album by American metal band Agalloch. The album was released on June 6, 1999 by The End Records. It featured an eclectic mix of acoustic folk reminiscent of Scandinavian bands such as Ulver; doom and black metal-esque riffs; growled, clean, whispered, and shrieked vocals; and a production style and atmosphere that borrowed heavily from black metal. The lyrical themes focused mainly on depression, nature, folklore and the supernatural. It featured the roots of a post-rock influence which was greatly expanded on with Agalloch's second studio album, The Mantle .
All tracks are written by John Haughm, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "She Painted Fire Across the Skyline I" | 8:35 | |
2. | "She Painted Fire Across the Skyline II" | 3:09 | |
3. | "She Painted Fire Across the Skyline III" | 7:10 | |
4. | "The Misshapen Steed" (instrumental) | Breyer | 4:54 |
5. | "Hallways of Enchanted Ebony" | Haughm, Anderson | 9:59 |
6. | "Dead Winter Days" | Haughm, Anderson, Walton | 7:51 |
7. | "As Embers Dress the Sky" | Haughm, Anderson | 8:04 |
8. | "The Melancholy Spirit" | 12:27 | |
Total length: | 62:10 |
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