The Battle of Sealand

The Battle of Sealand
Studio album by Airiel
Released August 21, 2007
Genre Shoegaze
Dream pop
Psychedelic rock
Length 1:03:22
Label Highwheel Records
Producer David Golitko
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
Pitchfork Media(5.0/10) [2]
Stylus Magazine(B) [3]

The Battle of Sealand is the first studio album from the American shoegaze band Airiel. It was released in August 2007 on Chicago-based Highwheel Records. The album is named after the Principality of Sealand.

According to an article on the Sealand News website, the members of the band were granted the noble titles of Lord in recognition of naming their CD after the micronation. On 30 September 2007, it was announced that they would be the first rock band to perform at Sealand . However, the concert did not take place.

Track listing

  1. Introduction - 3:28
  2. Thinktank - 4:21
  3. Thrown Idols - 3:32
  4. Sugar Crystals - 5:16
  5. You Kids Should Know Better - 7:59
  6. Mermaid In A Manhole - 4:36
  7. Stay - 6:16
  8. Peoria - 5:13
  9. The Release - 2:48
  10. Red Friends - 5:10
  11. The Big Mash-Up - 14:43
  12. The Sealand (Hidden Track) - 2:17

References

  1. ↑ The Battle of Sealand at AllMusic
  2. ↑ Pitchfork Media review
  3. ↑ Stylus Magazine review


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