Sol Invictus

The Devil’s Steed

RELEASED: January 15, 2005
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. We Are the Dead Men 2:08 2. Old London Weeps 4:43 3. The North Ship 5:08 4. A Steed for the Devil 3:15 5. There Did Three Knights Come From the West 5:41 6. Twa Corbies 2:42 7. Semaphore Seasons 5:31 8. O Death Come Close My Eyes 3:18 9. The Devil's Steed 4:24 10. The Edge Beckons 3:34 11. Where Stone Lions Prowl 8:11 12. Come Winter Rain 2:15 13. A Window to the Sun 2:39 14. The Silver Swan 6:24

Historical Archive

The Devil’s Steed is an album by the British neofolk band Sol Invictus, released in 1990. The album combines acoustic instrumentation with dark, poetic lyrics, creating a haunting atmosphere that is characteristic of the band's sound. It explores themes of mythology, nature, and existentialism, showcasing the band's ability to blend folk traditions with a contemporary edge. The album has been well received in underground music circles and is considered a significant release in the neofolk genre.