Battle Ballads
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| Battle Ballads | ||||
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| Released | 12 April 2024 | |||
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| Length | 41:35 | |||
| Label | Metal Blade | |||
| Producer | Týr | |||
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| Singles from Battle Ballads | ||||
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]
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| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 8/10[5] |
| Rock 'n' Load | 8/10[6] |
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."[5] 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."[6]
Track listing
All music and lyrics by Heri Joensen, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 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 | |||
