Land
Týr · 2008
68 min · 17 tracks · progressive metal
Epic soundscapes blend traditional Faroese melodies with progressive metal's intricate arrangements and powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ocean — Spanning over ten minutes, this track encapsulates the album’s grand themes while showcasing Týr's ability to weave complex arrangements with melodic hooks.
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Valkyrjan — This song stands out for its energetic rhythm and compelling storytelling, drawing heavily from Norse mythology while maintaining a modern metal edge.
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Hail to the Hammer — A tribute to Thor, this track marries fierce riffs with anthemic choruses, becoming a staple in Týr's live performances and resonating with fans.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious compositions and a unique blend of folk and metal elements, appealing to its genre audience.
What we noticed
- Vocal arrangements often include harmonies that reflect Norse themes, with shifts between clean singing and harsher vocals throughout the record.
- Several tracks exceed six minutes, allowing for extended instrumental sections that develop complex musical ideas and transitions.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- epic storytelling for immersive sessions
- wave-like pacing with rich textures
- engaging narratives for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid long, cohesive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Land is Týr's fifth studio album and showcases their evolution in the folk metal genre. This album followed the critical success of their previous release, Ragnarok, and solidified their unique blend of Norse mythology and progressive elements, further defining their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eluveitie· Korpiklaani· Finntroll
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Gandkvæði Tróndar 4:10
- 2 Sinklars vísa 4:54
- 3 Ocean 10:07
- 4 Gátu ríma 5:38
- 5 Brennivín 4:58
- 6 Fípan fagra 5:49
- 7 Valkyrjan 5:05
- 8 Lokka táttur 6:04
- 9 Land 16:17
- 10 Hail to the Hammer 5:19
Disc 2
- 1 The Edge
- 2 Regin Smiður
- 3 Lord of Lies
- 4 Hail to the Hammer
- 5 Ragnarok
- 6 Wings of Time
- 7 Ramund Hin Unge
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