2020 studio album by Ensiferum
Thalassic |
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Studio album by Ensiferum |
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Released | 10 July 2020 |
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Recorded | January – February 2020 |
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Studio | - Petrax Studio (Hollola, Finland)
- Sonic Pump Studios (Helsinki, Finland)
- Fascination Street Studios (Örebro, Sweden)
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Genre | Folk metal, melodic death metal, viking metal, power metal |
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Length | 43:46 |
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Label | Metal Blade |
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Producer | Janne Joutsenniemi |
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Ensiferum chronology |
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Two Paths (2017) | Thalassic (2020) | Winter Storm (2024) | |
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Singles from Thalassic |
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- "Rum, Women, Victory"
Released: 7 May 2020[1] - "Andromeda"
Released: 17 June 2020[2] - "For Sirens"
Released: 15 July 2020[3] - "Run from the Crushing Tide"
Released: 8 September 2020[4] |
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Thalassic is the eighth studio album by Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum. It was released on 10 July 2020 through Metal Blade Records.[11] It is the first Ensiferum album to feature new keyboardist and clean vocalist Pekka Montin, who joined the band in February 2020.[12]
The album's title "thalassic" (which is derived from both French and Ancient Greek) means "of or relating to seas", which pertains to the theme of the album's lyrics.[13]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Sami Hinkka, except where noted
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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1. | "Seafarer's Dream" (instrumental) | | 3:01 |
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2. | "Rum, Women, Victory" | | 4:16 |
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3. | "Andromeda" | | 4:04 |
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4. | "The Defence of the Sampo" | | 4:50 |
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5. | "Run from the Crushing Tide" | | 4:22 |
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6. | "For Sirens" | | 4:40 |
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7. | "One with the Sea" | | 6:10 |
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8. | "Midsummer Magic" | | 3:42 |
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9. | "Cold Northland (Väinämöinen Part III)" | | 8:41 |
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Total length: | 43:46 |
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Digipak bonus tracksNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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10. | "Merille lähtevä" | trad. | | 3:47 |
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11. | "I'll Stay by Your Side" (The Lollipops cover) | - Lundgreen Torben
- Lundgreen Jørgen
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Total length: | 50:22 |
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Japanese bonus track[14]No. | Title | Music | Length |
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12. | "Rum, Women, Victory" (demo) | | 4:13 |
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Total length: | 54:35 |
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Box set bonus CDNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Original album | Length |
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1. | "Rum, Women, Victory" (demo) | | | Thalassic | 4:13 |
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2. | "Andromeda" (demo) | | | Thalassic | 3:59 |
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3. | "The Defence of the Sampo" (demo) | | | Thalassic | 3:53 |
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4. | "Axe of Judgement" (demo) | | | One Man Army | 4:40 |
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5. | "Heathen Horde" (demo) | | | One Man Army | 4:14 |
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6. | "One Man Army" (demo) | | | One Man Army | 4:28 |
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7. | "Warrior Without a War" (demo) | | | One Man Army | 4:53 |
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8. | "Cry for the Earth Bounds" (demo) | | | One Man Army | 7:08 |
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9. | "Two of Spades" (demo) | | | One Man Army | 3:33 |
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10. | "My Ancestors' Blood" (demo) | | | One Man Army | 4:24 |
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11. | "Descendants, Defiance, Domination" (demo) | | | One Man Army | 11:01 |
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12. | "Candour and Lies" (demo) | | | One Man Army | 4:12 |
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Total length: | 60:38 |
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Personnel
Band members
Guest members
- Mikko P. Mustonen – orchestrations, whistles, guitars (additional acoustic), vocals (additional), programming
- Lassi Logrén – nyckelharpa, violin
- Janne Joutsenniemi – guitars (additional), vocals (backing)
- Emmi Silvennoinen – keyboards, hammond organ, grand piano, clean vocals (only tracks 4–12 on bonus CD)
Production
- Janne Joutsenniemi – producer
- Jens Bogren – mixing, mastering
- Tero Kinnunen – additional recording
- Gyula Havancsák – artwork
- Vesa Ranta – photography
Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[15] | 28 |
References
- ^ Joe DiVita (May 7, 2020). "Ensiferum Debut Scorching New Song 'Rum, Women Victory' + Announce New Album". Loudwire. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Ensiferum's "Andromeda" Doesn't Strain to Slap". MetalSucks. June 17, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "ENSIFERUM Debut "For Sirens" Lyric Video". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. July 15, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ "ENSIFERUM Premier Lyric Video for "Run From The Crushing Tide"; Thalassic Album Lands On Charts Worldwide". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ Gowan, Dylan (July 10, 2020). "ENSIFERUM Thalassic Album Review". BangerTV. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- ^ Lawson, Dom. "Ensiferum - "Thalassic"". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ Catino, Rich (July 13, 2020). "ENSIFERUM - Thalassic". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ Hopkins, Manus (July 9, 2020). "Ensiferum Bring Extra Vigour to Their Finnish Folk Metal on 'Thalassic'". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ Zamudio, Francisco (August 9, 2020). "ENSIFERUM Thalassic". KNAC. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ Wright, Holly (July 9, 2020). "Ensiferum's Thalassic is the sound of a band still gallantly riding on the wings of folk metal". Metal Hammer. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ "ENSIFERUM To Release Thalassic Album In July; "Rum, Women, Victory" Lyric Video Posted". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Ensiferum - Pekka Montin Joins The Band On Keyboards And Clean Vocals". Metal Storm. February 29, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "ENSIFERUM To Release 'Thalassic' Album In July". Blabbermouth.net. May 6, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "「Thalassic / タラシック」 | Ward Records". ワードレコーズ | Ward Records (in Japanese). Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2020. 29. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
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