Tuesday 16 August 2016

#27 - Top of 2012

Lagerstein - Drink 'Til We Die (Independent)

In number 27, we have Lagerstein, an Aussie band belonging in the "noble" pirate folk genre. "Drink til We Die" is the debut album of the band and was released independently. Although not a big name or very well-known in their own subgenre, Lagerstein manage to produce an excellent record with references to excessive drinking and pirating the world, while at the same time sounding fresh and not too cliche or repeating the endeavors of similar bands.
The album with the starts with the heavy " The Rum Thieves" which sets the tone with great choruses and riffs, followed by the equally entertaining "Dreaded Skies" and the more melodic "Harpoon the Sun" and "Nightmare Ship". The record is filled with energy (as expected by pirates!) that will make you want to join the party with the highlights being the "Pirate Music Piracy" and the "Plunderberg"! The party is wrapped up with two great cover versions of "Beer" (by Reel Big Fish) and "I Am on a Boat" (by The Lonely Island)!

AHOY!

 92/100

Below is the live version of the song "Pirate Music Piracy".


 

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