Battle Ballads is the ninth studio album by Faroese folk metal band Týr. It was released on 12 April 2024 through Metal Blade Records and was self-produced by the band.[4][5][6][7][8]
| Battle Ballads | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 12 April 2024 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 41:35 | |||
| Label | Metal Blade | |||
| Producer | Týr | |||
| Týr chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Battle Ballads | ||||
Critical reception edit
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 8/10[9] |
| Rock 'n' Load | 8/10[10] |
The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Scott Wilson of Distorted Sound scored the album 8 out of 10 and called the album "a massive win."[9] Rock 'N' Load praised the album saying, "Battle Ballads is not breaking new ground, however, it is a solid addition to anyone's collection who likes their Folk, Symphonic or Power Metal."[10]
Track listing edit
All music and lyrics by Heri Joensen, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hammered" | Hammer, Joensen | 3:24 | |
| 2. | "Unwandered Ways" | 3:03 | ||
| 3. | "Dragons Never Die" | 3:01 | ||
| 4. | "Row" | Joensen, Rieckmann | Joensen, Rieckmann | 3:49 |
| 5. | "Torkils Døtur" | Faroese traditional | Faroese traditional, arr. Joensen | 5:44 |
| 6. | "Vælkomnir Føroyingar" | Jóannes Patursson | Danish traditional, arr. Joensen | 4:14 |
| 7. | "Hangman" | Rieckmann, Joensen | 5:17 | |
| 8. | "Axes" | Joensen, Rieckmann | Thomsen, Joensen | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Battle Ballad" | 3:50 | ||
| 10. | "Causa Latronum Normannorum" | Joensen, Rieckmann quotes from De mensura Orbis terrae by Dicuil | 5:37 | |
| Total length: | 41:35 | |||
Personnel edit
Týr
- Heri Joensen – guitars, lead vocals, production
- Gunnar H. Thomsen – bass, backing vocals, production
- Tadeusz Rieckmann – drums, production
- Hans Hammer – guitars, production
Charts edit
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 47 |
References edit
- ^ "ᛏᛣᚱ (Týr) announce new album and share first single "Axes"". Lambgoat. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Týr release new music video for 'Hammered'". Distorted Sound. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Týr share single "Dragons Never Die" from upcoming album 'Battle Ballads'". Lambgoat. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "TÝR TO RELEASE BATTLE BALLADS ALBUM IN APRIL; "AXES" MUSIC VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Týr premieres new "Axes" video single". Rock Freaks. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Týr drops new "Hammered" video single". Rock Freaks. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Týr Share New Song "Dragons Never Die"". MetalSucks. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "TÝR RELEASES "DRAGONS NEVER DIE" VIDEO / SINGLE". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ a b Wilson, Scott (11 April 2024). "ALBUM REVIEW: Battle Ballads – Týr". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ a b "TÝR // BATTLE BALLADS // ALBUM REVIEW". Rock 'N' Load. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Týr – Battle Ballads". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 April 2024.