Great Western Valkyrie cover

Released 12 years ago this June

Great Western Valkyrie

Rival Sons · 2014

47 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · blues rock

Blues-infused rock anthems collide with soulful vocals and gritty instrumentals, evoking a raw, electrifying energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Great Western Valkyrie is Rival Sons' fourth studio album, released in 2014, following their breakthrough record, Head Down. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the rock scene, focusing on refining their sound and expanding their lyrical themes. The album marked a significant step in their evolution as they sought to reach wider audiences while remaining true to their roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Greta Van Fleet· The Black Keys· Wolfmother

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Electric Man 3:20
  • 2 Good Luck 3:18
  • 3 Secret 4:41
  • 4 Play the Fool 3:17
  • 5 Good Things 5:56
  • 6 Open My Eyes 3:55
  • 7 Rich and the Poor 5:14
  • 8 Belle Starr 4:35
  • 9 Where I’ve Been 6:18
  • 10 Destination on Course 7:06

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