Hel
Týr · 2019
69 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal
Epic melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a powerful exploration of Norse mythology and human struggle.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gates of Hel — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and heavy instrumentation, immediately drawing listeners into the mythical narrative.
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All Heroes Fall — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of mortality and heroism, delivered through powerful vocals and intricate musical arrangements that highlight Týr's progressive roots.
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Empire of the North — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song conveys a sense of strength and resilience, making it a standout moment on the album that showcases Týr's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Hel combines epic melodies with heavy riffs, showcasing Týr's unique blend of folk and progressive metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a powerful track that features layered guitar harmonies and orchestral elements, setting an epic tone.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album's themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- mythic soundscapes for epic moments
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- immersive storytelling through rich melodies
- for reflective evening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy, unfolding narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Hel is Týr's seventh studio album and follows the band's acclaimed 2013 release, Vikingr. At this point in their career, they had solidified their reputation within the folk metal genre, blending traditional elements with progressive influences while continuing to expand their thematic scope.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eluveitie· Korpiklaani· Finntroll
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gates of Hel 6:42
- 2 All Heroes Fall 5:16
- 3 Ragnars kvæði 4:08
- 4 Garmr 4:53
- 5 Sunset Shore 4:42
- 6 Downhill Drunk 4:27
- 7 Empire of the North 5:11
- 8 Far From the Worries of the World 5:35
- 9 King of Time 4:57
- 10 Fire and Flame 5:39
- 11 Against the Gods 5:43
- 12 Songs of War 5:16
- 13 Álvur kongur 7:24
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