There could be no better introduction to this album then 'Blood of Heroes' it gives a taste of what is to come without revealing anything too telling in the process. The unique voice he posesses is a major part of what makes Týr such an intriguing band. ‘Blood of Heroes’ begins with some speedy guitar work and some resonating drum work, until Heri’s voice breaks through and smooths everything over. Valkyrja takes no time coiling the spring it’s already unravelling and jumping right at your ear drums from the onset. Getting back to the topic at hand, Valkyrja is like a collection of all the skills Týr have accumulated over the years dedicated to a single body of work. From the unmistakeable vocal style of Heri, to the ever-present mythological and battle orientated lyrics, you have an idea of what to expect from Týr most of the time but with the sizeable unpredictability they possess, they make the most of it. There are of course a large amount of similarities, but that’s what makes Týr who they are. There has been a distinct evolution of Týr over the years with each album being both incredible, and unique.
The sheer technicality and pristine quality of the whole album just adds to the beauty and with an exceptionally talented vocalist and infallible instrumentals there is no faulting Valkyrja. Týr have succeeded in creating a truly magical experience, contained in one disc and spread across thirteen tracks. The journey-like atmosphere generally created by such albums can become one of the most phenomenal artistic moments in music, and when an entire album explores a single subject it is almost akin to listening to an audible, grandiose tale. When executed correctly, concept albums can be sensational to say the least. Review Summary: Valkyrja is one of the most powerful and beautiful listening experiences one could subject themselves to, definitely Týr at their very best.
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