ALESTORM Curse of the Crystal Coconut Album Review | Overkill Reviews

[@mitchell2719]

Congrats on graduating Dylan!

[@BangerTV]

WOOOO!

[@sentenced03]

the vocalist for finntroll is on chomp chomp btw so the finntroll similarity was probably intentional.

[@dylangowan5092]

Good Catch! I did talk a bit about it in the unedited version but due to time restraints we weren't able to put that segment in. Thanks again for pointing that out!

[@butenator6668]

Alestorm didnt write Henry Martin. Its a Cover of a Scottish Folk song from the 17th Century.

[@borisdevilboon8064]

I seem to remember a friendly rivalry between swashbuckle and alestorm many years ago, that might have included a magic the gathering battle

[@rlh1984]

I like being reminded Banger is a Canadian operation when they say things like “university” instead of “college”

[@BangerTV]

To be fair, we have both.

[@MrMisterMisterMr]

The screaming in Chomp Chomp actually is Mathias Lillmåns from Finntroll, so it's not just homage to Finntroll; it actually is Finntroll.

[@oobin123]

I thought this was a new guy ! Lack of beanie threw me off

[@BangerTV]

Showing off that quarantine hair

[@thisisnotmyscene]

As a Glaswegian, it brings me GREAT joy to hear a song called fannybaws.

[@BangerTV]

You didn't need to google it like the rest of us haha

[@TheMetalTempestYT]

For me, I feel like Alestorm is much like bubblegum: You chew it and it's such a blast and has so much flavor, but after awhile it begins to wear off. Unfortunately, I think the pirate metal in general only has so far to go for a full length album. Pushing it out to long lengths ends up wearing to the end of the rope and takes a bit of the "shtick" away, especially when you're in the confinements of a very specific topic that doesn't allow you to have more dimension/depth to the sound to make it more diverse and dynamic. I appreciate Alestorm and think they've done very well for themselves, carving out a spot at #1 in a microniche and becoming very well known as a result of it, I just feel like with each record I find myself asking more and more so: "okay, but what's next?"

[@gwts1171]

Great review. I totally agree with everything you said!

[@TheMetalTempestYT]

@@gwts1171 Thanks! I've thought about doing a formal review for my channel, but it'd likely be later next week as there are some releases I'm prioritizing, or otherwise want to get to first from the last few weeks, haha. I do music reviews myself. Feel free to check them out if you're curious! :)

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Hit the nail right on the head there man, this gum has lost its flavour and bite.

[@TheMetalTempestYT]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial Hey, man! Good to see you here! Didn't know you were a fan of Bangertv!

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

@@TheMetalTempestYT Been one as long as I can remember lol, certainly doesnt hurt we're both from Toronto

[@marcuswarren3516]

Dylan calling the beginning of "Tortuga" gangsta rap is like somebody's aunt calling Disturbed death metal.

[@wafflewoffle]

church homie! :D this comment is tight!

[@nisinduperera7130]

Yeah seriously though But it has got a tinge of gangta in it It sounds more like a latin rap flow though

[@BangerTV]

Haha

[@joerygobbels]

Alestorm is a metal band to drink and party with and since I like Pirates I kinda became a fan since couple of years ago because I was looking for a band like them and they are a fun band they don't take it all serious but still are able to keep it Heavy.

[@nisinduperera7130]

Finally, someone who knows what fun is

[@MakilHeru]

This album couldn't have come out at a better time. This was just a fun silly adventure of an album in a time where things have been rough and super serious. It was a great and welcome breather from life over the last few months.

[@loonyman83]

was really hoping he'd review the Caligula's Horse Album... It's sooooo good!! Glad to see Pirate Metal is still going strong though lol.

[@BangerTV]

Caligula Horse got some love on Dylan's list of upcoming releases posted monthly on our Patreon

[@Questformetal]

Wooden leg 2: The woodening may be one of the greatest alestorm songs! I don't know if i'm the only one but i'd love a more proggy alestorm album as all my favourite songs are the long ones like Death throes of the terrorsquid and 1741 The battle of cartegena 🍺

[@bilbomcbaggins]

Cartagena is such a good fucking song! That's my favourite also.

[@nisinduperera7130]

You prefer longer (or prog or whatever) songs and your favorite band is Opeth Isn't that a surprise

[@DarthGrimby]

I feel the exact same way, and I'm just lapping up the Woodening right now. It's so good!

[@francoisperreault2539]

“It gots memorable hook” I see what you did there

[@BangerTV]

Y'AAAAARGHHHH

[@gwts1171]

Congrats on graduating, Dylan! As far as the review, Alestorm isn't my thing, but they do always make me smile! It reminds me of getting drunk and playing Sid Meier's Pirates with my friends. I'll skip it, but I'm kinda happy it exists!

[@nikolademitri731]

Dude, all those Easter eggs in the art are awesome. I’m actually a bit shocked I didn’t see these DK connections, as I’m a huge fan of the DK games, and liked the show a lot when I was a kid. That said, I’ve not really listened to much of the album yet, but I thought it was very... fun. I don’t know if that makes it great, but under the right context, I could see myself really going nuts with this stuff. Anyway, I’m definitely going to dig into this more, if only for that sweet DK fetishism! Lol. Also, great review, dude! ✌️❤️

[@sheriff7172]

I looked up Fannybaws in the urban dictionary it means "The name of the greatest pirate who ever sailed the seas. He was born in Scotland and killed the mighty terrorsquid, furthermore he defeated the Vikings in war." Thanks Alestorm fans!

[@burnedknight6547]

I think that is new, go down to the second answer

[@heresjohnny999]

It is literally vaginaballs, it's an insult in Scotland

[@kjonnen]

@@heresjohnny999 Love it, Scotland hands down has the best insults.

[@BangerTV]

Keep reading...

[@nisinduperera7130]

When it comes to memorable hooks, ;) , they are the best

[@JakeMcaulay]

I'm still waiting for alestorm to do a cover of the monkey island theme

[@Aaron-lr1di]

They sort of did with "Pegleg potion" on the NGBTS album

[@DashieNegan41]

3/5 skulls Hell yeah to Running Wild a very underrated band Edit i was drunk and changed to 3/5

[@nisinduperera7130]

Man of culture eh?

[@jarunia17]

I'm about to listen to it for the first time - hype. This seemed like a particularly great review from you Dylan, thanks and congrats on graduating :D

[@MSTR_ST]

what about pirate metal drinking crew? u missed the best song on the album!

[@westangayidols]

True!

[@VIGLounge]

Dylan! You've gone caveman!

[@BangerTV]

It's a good look

[@kalNkanuck]

Belated congrats on graduating Dylan. Just curious if you're going to discuss Black Crown Initiate on this channel? They just released their new album! I mean you already have the shirt :)

[@thousandpound1994]

Cheers for the Running Wild nod at the end! Cauldron Black Ram has a bit of a pirate thing going as well, and their new album kinda rules.

[@communicationsfrompalmetto8570]

congrats on graduating! always love your reviews!

[@mrougelot]

Finally a Banger review I care about

[@Falxifer95]

So good to see you again Dylan. Also congratulations on your graduation.

[@tonykumar9727]

Rowing pits wow didn't know that exist and well done Dylan for graduating

[@jonathanwandsberg3678]

Another great pirate-like metal band to check out is Blazon Stone. Yes, they are named after the Running Wild album.

[@westangayidols]

Listening to you is pure pleasure! Actually Tortuga is my favourite, I love how weird but cool and funny it is.

[@pelodelperro]

100% not for me, but as always, I appreciate the quality of your content. Congrats on graduating!

[@shiningsilence13]

I fucking love this album. It does everything you want and expect Alestorm to do. I couldn't be more satisfied.

[@jonathanz.7220]

Did you love it, did you hate it, what would you rate it? You're the best, you're the best!

[@raddioli]

Now that the hype has worn off, I'd say the album is a solid banger. I don't think there is a "bad" song on it, but I do get the perspective that the album could have done without some. Call of the Waves did stand out to me from the album, it felt much different from the other songs in some way (then again, a call to adventure is kind of hitting me stronger atm). Tortuga is a fun song overall, I know it attracted some controversy but really it's just a goofy song that you can easily sing along to and maybe get drunk along the way. The best two songs in the album are ZAMPT and Wooden Leg Pt. 2. They have everything we know and love Alestorm for: great orchestrals, memorable and great lyrics, Chris Bowes' amazing vocals making you feel like you're sailing the seas and a fun story to go along with it (ZAMPT is about a zombie horde that has been unleashed by druids in order to reclaim all stolen wood, and Wooden Leg has a story that includes voodoo magic and self-decapitation). Overall, if you like Alestorm, you'll like this album and if you want to try something new that is also a fun thing to listen to, I can very much recommend it.

[@MetalHead94]

Ya know, this is a a love em or hate em type outfit--and, arrrr I happen to love em. My metal elitist instincts cry "Noooooo!" But, this shit just fucking rocks. I am happy to say, that I caught on to Alestorm when they first hit the scene. I was blown away then, and I'm blown away now. I have had the pleasure of seeing these swashbucklers live too, and they are nothing but fucking awesome. Metallic fun! OH WOW!

[@charleslawrence4564]

Check out their first two albums if you want quality metal that is also pirate themed instead of their new "meme" stuff.

[@BangerTV]

whats wrong with memes?

[@charleslawrence4564]

@@BangerTV Nothing! Just a very different tone from where they started. I like their new stuff, but their initial albums were certainly more "metal" which some people will like better if the DK references, jokes, and rapping throw them off.

[@nisinduperera7130]

@@charleslawrence4564 progression is a must Even the most mightiest pirate knows that Basic stuff ;)

[@charleslawrence4564]

@@nisinduperera7130 I understand why they changed, the snapback look and meme lyrics are much more marketable to a larger audience than metal that just also happens to be pirate themed. My point I guess is that the new albums feel like a different band. 2008 Alestorm wouldnt have had the opportunity to play Warped Tour, but 2008 Alestorm also wouldn't have sang "Your pirate ship can eat a bag of dicks , Your pirate ship can eat a giant bag of dicks, You better give us all the money in your treasure chest, Or Kristoff's gonna take a shit on your fucking lawn" lol. Some people may hate new Alestorm and love older Alestorm and vice versa just because they sound so different.

[@DarkFire515]

Congrats on graduating! Alestorm have always been a one trick pony but if you appreciate the whole pirate metal genre then they're a band who put out consistently very good quality material, and this album is maybe their best to date. Arrrrr! Avast ye land lubbers!

[@ImmortalMachine]

Tortuga is probably my favourite on the album.

[@georgemiser]

Aside from TCPQ and Fannybaws, the best song old the whole Album is their cover of Pirate's Scorn. Not since Alestorm covered Lazytown's ''You are a Pirate'' have I been so overjoyed.

[@stevehartwig5914]

My first thought when seeing that Thumbnail was "wow, that new BangerTV dude sure looks a lot like Dylan.. " great review, as always!

[@sharkruisher13]

did not even mention that the bonus disc is the album in 16-bit format, another connection to the DK games. Great album, great review, no plank walking for you.

[@joefromplanetmars2267]

In the reflection of the crystal on the album cover you can see Diddy Kong

[@VIGLounge]

For some awesome Canadian pirate metal check out Derelict's Unspoken Words and Perpetuation albums.

[@grantw499]

You missed mentioning 'Ye Banished Privateers' as a pirate band not to miss...for shame. Other than that, great review or an album that I really enjoyed.

[@davidashmore3929]

Congratulations Dylan.

[@image30p]

Great review! Funny! Congratulations on graduating!

[@mayomancer527]

Dylan you're looking great 10/10 would date

[@theindiegameenthusiast1315]

Holy fuck I thought they had a new presenter when I saw the hair!

[@rohanrana78227]

Others must be so envious of your microphone.. congrats on graduating..

[@jordangordon2350]

treasure chest party quest 16th century version was such a troll because I was expecting just that, but then it was just chiptune lol

[@samuelmena4889]

Shout outs if you’re here because you discovered Alestorm’s cover of “Pirates Scorn,” from “Donkey Kong Country: Legend of the Crystal Coconut,” tv show soundtrack.

[@sador42]

Corona beard and hair!! Lol. Love it.

[@MadsMcKay]

Dread Crew of Oddwood hype. Thems my boys.

[@CupheadAleks]

As an Alestorm fan for over 10 years now, I have to honestly say this is their weakest album yet. I'm trying so hard each listen but I just can't get into it. And it sucks so much because I think their last album No Grave But The Sea was their best album yet

[@raddioli]

Eh, in retrospect, there only a few songs I enjoy in NGBTS. Not to say that the rest are bad, but they're just there. I enjoyed the entirety of BTT, SOTGA and majority of BSTM and CMR. No Grave, while good, was sort of just there. But hey, tastes and what not.

[@JonasFilberg]

Absolute banger album. 👏😎

[@johnmclellan2257]

This album has no reason to be as good as it is, but I fucking love it

[@grace4444elkhechen]

It is just me, or does Dylan look great with that facial hair? Great review btw!

[@DiabloTommaso]

Ye banished privatiers are also very goos

[@pbm2324]

I'm gonna listen this album while I play Asassin's Creed Black Flag 😅

[@nisinduperera7130]

Nothing beats those soundtracks man

[@pbm2324]

Nisindu Perera That's true and the sea shanties

[@DewtehDew]

Please review Atomic Werewolf!

[@ddsvelder9866]

I would just like to point out that Alestorm now has 69 songs so that was probably why they had a couple of "filler" tracks on this record

[@mkinne3121]

Wanna hear something actually good that is released today, check out the self titled Wayward album. Killer throwback metal, Motorhead NWOBHM vibe, awesome!

[@nisinduperera7130]

Pff Nothing beats Alestorm

[@DiegoThomsenmetalthom2112]

To Davy Jones Locker with you!

[@nisinduperera7130]

It's 4.5/5 . Nothing else. ;)

[@hannahlees9214]

pirate's scorn is the best one on the album wtf

[@UltraSpaceNinja]

I agree its so fun!

[@jonnyjonny1384]

Which one is the donkey kong cover?

[@SKULLEDBUICK]

Pirate's Scorn

[@bcg6760]

It's cute when a metal band is so chill that fans have space to sit down on the ground at their shows ... and pretend to row a boat... by cute I mean fucking stupid

[@Fierysigil]

Greetings from Finland. I can agree with you on pretty much everything else, but on your opinnion about Tortuga. I would say, that it was easily their weakest song, from all recordings. How can you fuck up a pirate metal song so badly, when teamed up together with one of the biggest pirate metal bands? But oh well, life still continues. I would still like to see Alestorm again live ;P Rowing sessions are freaking funny

[@csantana1971]

Spongebob Metal 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@mkinne3121]

That was the exact vibe I picked up too! Funny! But, in small doses, couldn't imagine listening to this stuff for more than about 30 mins at a time

[@hersehill3888]

Zombies ate my ship . 🧟‍♂️ 🎸🎮

[@slept1878]

I want that shirt

[@Ms666slayer]

I'm almost a 100% sure the Tortuga song it's a parody of the DK Rap.

[@scruggscorp]

The original pirate metal, and the most memorable is Running Wild. Port Royal, Death or Glory, Blazon Stone Pile of Skulls. Classic grade A

[@avrolcaster]

Very interesting to me that you didnt like call of the waves because I thought that song was one of the best on the album! Haha

[@infinidominion]

I'm more of a fan of post-pirate metal. Like neo zune dweebies from the future kinda thing

[@andreiscovers]

That hair tho, nice. Also really dislike Alestorm but i get the appeal. they must be really damn fun live. Also Dylan please review the new Defeated Sanity once it drops.

[@kuismase]

Really epic album and weedenleg part 2 wax best song from album (=

[@wheelsofmercury]

Not my thing, tbh. Good review, though!

[@welshy3289]

No recommendation for any Lagerstein records? Ah man, they are great!

[@dylanmaxwell6697]

Huh weird. I think this album is only okay but the two songs I really love are the two you don't like. XD

[@raiMorrison]

not gangsta rap, Dylan, it's trap. :P

[@russell2890]

Men. Hoist the colours.

[@Serphwratt]

My point of view on this band and genre is exactly how the general public views extreme metal.

[@kenichimars392]

You say it's cool that they do a bunch of DK references but then you say the one song actually from DK sucked lol that makes sense bud.

[@superunknown2812]

Im not really into pirates so i guess i wouldnt really dig em

[@nisinduperera7130]

You should The gods of the sea shanties will be disappointed

[@cesartri83]

I liked "tortuga" it made me feel like I was listening a nowadays version of Faith no more!! I think they are reaching some places beyond the gender! Great review! Well done Dylan!!

[@megaduck7965]

Alestorm 6 : the return of Captain Cringe

[@nisinduperera7130]

Your comment : *megacringe* Lol

[@megaduck7965]

Nisindu Perera depends on if Dave puts out another super collider next really doesn’t it ; )

[@nisinduperera7130]

@@megaduck7965 ha! I won't wait for the government to quarantine myself if that happens

[@morpheussmith4366]

Best album of the year. Oh Wow!

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

I love Alestorm but only for 5 songs in a row, max. It gets really old, really really fast.

[@joehoe222]

I think this album shows the band is in quality decline. The songs are going backwards in soundscape, the texts aren't interesting anymore, it's more party and less storyline. Less making epic stories of silly things, and instead it makes silly stories of epic things. Taking back on old songs is inspirational poverty. And what I think is worst of all: They keep on with public harassment. That did it for me. This band is saying 'fuck you' to their audience and that's a total nope for me.

[@matthewdevon1923]

Why did you guys delete that video of Brad reviewing yet another crappy metalcore band?

[@kristiankrastanov5995]

The review felt a bit too long for an Alestorm album, ngl...

[@nisinduperera7130]

You know, he's a prog guy Lol

[@justjames78]

Some of the lamest metal I have ever heard.

[@mkinne3121]

You'd think that this stuff would've run its course by now, unbelievable that it's still a thing

[@nisinduperera7130]

Their discography has an average of 4.5/5 It's time you let go of your sea sickness

[@HeavyMetal-jy4vj]

They are like Dropkick Murphys, I play Alestorm during Talk Like a Pirate Day all day and I am not mad. That's alls I need!

[@SKULLEDBUICK]

Mr. NoFunAllowed over here. He needs his metal to be 1000% serious 1000% of the time.

[@justjames78]

@@SKULLEDBUICK Pretty much! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@serroche]

This and folk metal are the worst metal genres, and that's just my opinion man

[@nisinduperera7130]

You meanie! Let's keep it as a secret though, okay?

[@alexandrelegrand6759]

Worst album of Alestorm

[@sadekx5251]

Goofy metal. Cannot stand it unless I am shitfaced!

[@matthewdevon1923]

Dude seems nervous and confused. No confidence. No charisma. No metal at all.

[@TheFilipeamaral]

Awful band...

[@alexandrelegrand6759]

2.7/10