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Dragon (Two Steps from Hell album)

Dragon is the eleventh studio album created by the music production company Two Steps from Hell, released on 18 January 2019.[1] It consists of 19 tracks written by composers Thomas J. Bergersen and Nick Phoenix, and features vocal performances by Merethe Soltvedt, Felicia Farerre and Úyanga Bold.[2] Chris Bleth and Claudio Pietronik are also credited for specific instrumental performances. The cover artwork and the sleeve are designed by Steven R. Gilmore.[2]

Dragon
Studio album by
Two Steps from Hell
ReleasedJanuary 18, 2019 (2019-01-18)
Length81:38
ProducerThomas Bergersen, Nick Phoenix
Two Steps from Hell chronology
Unleashed
(2017) 		Dragon
(2019) 		Myth
(2022)

The group live-streamed the album, intercut with cameos from personnel involved, on Facebook a day before its release. It was watched by 14,000 viewers.[3]

The album peaked at number 2 on the US Classical Albums chart.[4]

Track listing

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Dragon track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Unbreakable" (featuring Merethe Soltvedt)Thomas J. Bergersen4:16
2."First Contact" (featuring Merethe Soltvedt)Nick Phoenix4:08
3."Bravestone"Thomas J. Bergersen3:17
4."Dragon" (featuring Úyanga Bold)Nick Phoenix3:44
5."Emerald Princess" (featuring Merethe Soltvedt & Chris Bleth)Thomas J. Bergersen11:01
6."At the Wall"Nick Phoenix4:01
7."Race to Durango"Thomas J. Bergersen4:05
8."Untold" (featuring Felicia Farerre & Merethe Soltvedt)Nick Phoenix4:48
9."Dragonwing" (featuring Claudio Pietronik)Thomas J. Bergersen2:57
10."Riders of the Apocalypse" (featuring Úyanga Bold, Felicia Farerre & Merethe Soltvedt)Nick Phoenix2:52
11."Skulls & Trombones"Thomas J. Bergersen4:04
12."Lonely Are the Brave" (featuring Felicia Farerre and Merethe Soltvedt)Nick Phoenix3:58
13."Letters to God"Thomas J. Bergersen3:16
14."Gift of the Gods" (featuring Úyanga Bold)Nick Phoenix4:08
15."Nighthawk" (featuring Merethe Soltvedt)Nick Phoenix3:24
16."Snowball Fight"Thomas J. Bergersen5:00
17."Cathedral" (featuring Felicia Farerre & Merethe Soltvedt)Nick Phoenix3:57
18."Believe"Thomas J. Bergersen4:52
19."Take Me with You" (featuring Felicia Farerre & Merethe Soltvedt)Nick Phoenix3:50
Total length:81:38

Critical reception

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IFMCA-associated reviews website, MundoBSO,[5] rated it six out of ten stars.[6]

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ "Film Music Site - Dragon Soundtrack". filmmusicsite.com. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b Dragon digital booklet (PDF) (Media notes). Two Steps from Hell.
  3. ^ "Two Steps From Hell - The live stream of "Dragon" was a big hit!". Two Steps From Hell. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Classical Music: Top Classical Albums Chart". Billboard. 2 March 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-03-02. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Members". IFMCA: International Film Music Critics Association. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Dragon". MundoBSO. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Klassieke Albums – 26 January 2019". Ultratop (in Dutch). 26 January 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Albums Classiques – 26 January 2019". Ultratop (in French). 26 January 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Two Steps From Hell - Dragon". Schweizer Hitparade (in German). Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  11. ^ a b c "TWO STEPS FROM HELL". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Classical Crossover Albums Chart". Billboard. 20 January 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  13. ^ "Heatseekers Albums Chart". Billboard. 2 February 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-08-09. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  14. ^ "Independent Albums". Billboard. 2 February 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-06-04. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  15. ^ "Year-End Charts Classical Albums". Billboard. 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  16. ^ "Year-End Charts Classical Crossover Albums". Billboard. 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
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