Týr - The Lay of Thrym (#7126)

metalgod · **Joined:** Thu Sep 16, 2004 12:50 am **Posts:** 5515

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Týr - The Lay of Thrym
Viking Metal
Quoted: 95 / 100

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The Annoying Frenchman · **Posted:** Mon May 09, 2011 10:53 pm

Curious to hear this one. So far Tyr never failed me and, reading the review, it seems they won't this time either.

RedHawk · **Joined:** Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:19 am **Posts:** 367

Ive noticed that in each album they seem to stir away from the folky/traditional sound they started out with. I havent heard this album yet (apart from a single song), but it seems they've gone more power metal this time.

Im not saying its a good or bad thing...just an observation.

Flying Knee · **Joined:** Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:52 pm **Posts:** 108

RedHawk wrote:

Ive noticed that in each album they seem to stir away from the folky/traditional sound they started out with. I havent heard this album yet (apart from a single song), but it seems they've gone more power metal this time.

Im not saying its a good or bad thing...just an observation.

And that's a fair one.

I too think they are going more power metal but i still fucking love it. Only heard Take Your Tyrant and it's awesome. Some parts of the song reminded me a bit of some stuff from Crystal Eyes except that this is much better and epic.

Nattulv · **Joined:** Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:19 am **Posts:** 81

Solid album, but nowhere near a 95.

EdgeOfForever · **Posted:** Thu May 12, 2011 7:17 am

Why is it so insanely hard to find a download of this?

Flying Knee · **Joined:** Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:52 pm **Posts:** 108

EdgeOfForever wrote:

Why is it so insanely hard to find a download of this?

Dunno but i tried pretty much everywhere and couldn't find shit other than some fakes.

If it's leaked it sure is not widespread. I don't really care since i'm buying this anyway but it would have been cool to have an early preview.

Speedyjx · **Posted:** Thu May 12, 2011 10:46 pm

The recording updates for the album are pretty cool, even if most of them involve the bassist being pissed.

But aye, might pick this up!

SinSynn · **Joined:** Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:12 pm **Posts:** 27

you had me at 'Tyr.'

Alex@MetalReviews.com · **Posted:** Sat May 14, 2011 3:05 am

I had an opportunity to talk to Heri Joensen today and he is all anxious for this to finally be released.

Marasmus · **Joined:** Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:03 pm **Posts:** 17

Today is my birthday. I have draught beer. I also finally have this album. It is a good day.

I completely stand behind the score this album got. Funny they would release one of the worst and most unoriginal songs from the album on youtube before the release.

EDIT: And Konning Hans is my absolute favorite song of the year. Talk about powerful music ...

Alex@MetalReviews.com · **Posted:** Sat May 28, 2011 3:33 am

Marasmus wrote:

Today is my birthday. I have draught beer. I also finally have this album. It is a good day.

I completely stand behind the score this album got. Funny they would release one of the worst and most unoriginal songs from the album on youtube before the release.

EDIT: And Konning Hans is my absolute favorite song of the year. Talk about powerful music ...

Happy Birthday then!

Bruce_Bitenfils · **Posted:** Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:32 am

May has been a busy month this year for me, and I completely forgot to check this one out. Until now. I'm sad they're going away from folkish stuff, but I love it nonetheless. I'm ordering it as soon as I've hit the 'submit' button to post this.

SolarSoul25 · **Joined:** Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:14 pm **Posts:** 622

This one has grown on me with every listen. True they have left a good chunk of the folk behind (especially compared to an album like Land), but this one just has that spark of creativity that makes each song a good listen. I especially like Shadow of the Swastika's groove, though the lyrics are a bit over the top for me.

Bruce_Bitenfils · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:52 am

My mind is a bit more blown with each listen. Oh boy do I love this band.
Flames of the Free, Shadow of the Swastika, Take Your Tyrant, Hall of Freedom, The Lay of Thrym are stellar. The other tracks are "only" good.

GeneralDiomedes · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:15 am

'tis a grower indeed, and this isn't even their best! I think if they took some university courses in english poetry .. they would be even better!

I also think they have the best sounding layered vocals in metal.

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