Battle Ballads

Battle Ballads
Studio album by
Týr
Released12 April 2024 (2024-04-12)
Genre
Length41:35
LabelMetal Blade
ProducerTýr
Týr chronology
Hel
(2019) 		Battle Ballads
(2024)
Singles from Battle Ballads
  1. "Axes"
    Released: 6 February 2024[1]
  2. "Hammered"
    Released: 6 March 2024[2]
  3. "Dragons Never Die"
    Released: 28 March 2024[3]

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]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound8/10[9]
Rock 'n' Load8/10[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

All music and lyrics by Heri Joensen, except where noted.

Battle Ballads track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Hammered" Hammer, Joensen3:24
2."Unwandered Ways"  3:03
3."Dragons Never Die"  3:01
4."Row"Joensen, RieckmannJoensen, Rieckmann3:49
5."Torkils Døtur"Faroese traditionalFaroese traditional, arr. Joensen5:44
6."Vælkomnir Føroyingar"Jóannes PaturssonDanish traditional, arr. Joensen4:14
7."Hangman" Rieckmann, Joensen5:17
8."Axes"Joensen, RieckmannThomsen, Joensen3:32
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

Týr

  • Heri Joensen – guitars, lead vocals, production
  • Gunnar H. Thomsen – bass, backing vocals, production
  • Tadeusz Rieckmann – drums, production
  • Hans Hammer – guitars, production

Charts

Chart performance for Battle Ballads
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] 47

References

  1. ^ "ᛏᛣᚱ (Týr) announce new album and share first single "Axes"". Lambgoat. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Týr release new music video for 'Hammered'". Distorted Sound. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Týr share single "Dragons Never Die" from upcoming album 'Battle Ballads'". Lambgoat. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  4. ^ "TÝR TO RELEASE BATTLE BALLADS ALBUM IN APRIL; "AXES" MUSIC VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Týr premieres new "Axes" video single". Rock Freaks. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Týr drops new "Hammered" video single". Rock Freaks. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Týr Share New Song "Dragons Never Die"". MetalSucks. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  8. ^ "TÝR RELEASES "DRAGONS NEVER DIE" VIDEO / SINGLE". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  9. ^ a b Wilson, Scott (11 April 2024). "ALBUM REVIEW: Battle Ballads – Týr". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  10. ^ a b "TÝR // BATTLE BALLADS // ALBUM REVIEW". Rock 'N' Load. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Týr – Battle Ballads". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 April 2024.