By the Light of the Northern Star

By the Light of the Northern Star is the fifth full-length album by the Faroese folk metal band Týr. It was released on May 29, 2009 through Napalm Records.[5] The cover artwork is by Gyula Havancsák.[6]

By the Light of the Northern Star
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 29, 2009
RecordedEarly 2009 at Kris-Stuff Studio.[1]
GenreFolk metal, progressive metal
Length43:17
LabelNapalm Records
ProducerHeri Joensen, Kári Streymoy
Týr chronology
Land
(2008)
By the Light of the Northern Star
(2009)
The Lay of Thrym
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[2]
AllMusic[3]
Blabbermouth8.5/10[4]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Hold the Heathen Hammer High"Heri JoensenHeri Joensen4:50
2."Tróndur í Gøtu"Faroese Traditional, JoensenFaroese Traditional4:01
3."Into the Storm"JoensenFaroese & Norwegian traditional, Joensen5:04
4."Northern Gate"JoensenJoensen4:42
5."Turið Torkilsdóttir"Faroese TraditionalFaroese Traditional4:18
6."By the Sword in My Hand"JoensenSwedish & Finnish Traditional4:48
7."Ride"JoensenFaroese & Irish Traditional, Joensen4:59
8."Hear the Heathen Call"JoensenFaroese Traditional, Joensen4:40
9."By the Light of the Northern Star"JoensenFaroese & Norwegian traditional, Joensen5:55
10."The Northern Lights" (Limited Edition Only) Norwegian Traditional, Joensen1:48
11."Anthem" (Limited Edition Only) Petur Alberg1:36

Personnel

  • Heri Joensen - vocals, guitars, production
  • Terji Skibenæs - guitars
  • Gunnar Thomsen - bass
  • Kári Streymoy - drums, production
  • Jacob Hansen - mixing
  • Mika Jussila - mastering
  • Gyula Havancsák - artwork

References

  1. "TÝR: New Song Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth. April 1, 2009. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  2. Bowar, Chad. "About.com Tyr By the Light of the Northern Star Review". Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  3. Jurek, Thom. "AllMusic By the Light of the Northern Star review". Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  4. Aligoslu, Scott. "Tyr By the Light of the Northern Star Blabbermouth review". Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  5. "TÝR: Icelandic TV Performance Available". blabbermouth.net. May 5, 2009. Archived from the original on September 12, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2009.
  6. "Hjules Illustration and Design". Retrieved February 24, 2016.



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