The Battle of Sealand is the debut studio album by American shoegaze band Airiel. It was released August 21, 2007, on Chicago-based Highwheel Records. The album was named after the Principality of Sealand.
| The Battle of Sealand | ||||
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| Released | August 21, 2007 | |||
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| Length | 63:22 | |||
| Label | Highwheel Records | |||
| Producer | David Golitko | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Pitchfork | (5/10) [2] |
| Stylus Magazine | (B) [3] |
According to an article on the Sealand News website, the members of the band were named official lords of Sealand in recognition of naming their album after the self-proclaimed micronation.[4] On September 30, 2007, it was announced that Airiel would be the first rock band to perform at Sealand;[5][6] however, the concert did not take place.
The band lineup for the album's recording included guitarist Chris DeBrizzio, bassist/vocalist Cory Osborne, drummer John Rungger and guitarist/vocalist Jeremy Wrenn.[1] German electronic musician, remixer and Tangerine Dream member Ulrich Schnauss made a guest appearance on the track "Sugar Crystals".[1][7]
Track listing
edit- Introduction – 3:28
- Thinktank – 4:21
- Thrown Idols – 3:32
- Sugar Crystals – 5:16
- You Kids Should Know Better – 7:59
- Mermaid in a Manhole – 4:36
- Stay – 6:16
- Peoria – 5:13
- The Release – 2:48
- Red Friends – 5:10
- The Big Mash-Up – 14:43
- Sealand – 2:17 [hidden track]
References
edit- ^ a b c Airiel – The Battle of Sealand at AllMusic
- ^ Pitchfork review
- ^ Stylus Magazine review
- ^ "Sealand News". Sealand News. September 24, 2007. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^ "Sealand News - News & Information from the Principality of Sealand". Sealand News. September 30, 2007. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ "First live gig to rock Sealand". ResponseSource Press Release Wire. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ Ulrich Schnauss at AllMusic