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]
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| Studio album by Two Steps from Hell | ||||
| Released | January 18, 2019 (2019-01-18) | |||
| Length | 81:38 | |||
| Producer | Thomas Bergersen, Nick Phoenix | |||
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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]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Unbreakable" (featuring Merethe Soltvedt) | Thomas J. Bergersen | 4:16 |
| 2. | "First Contact" (featuring Merethe Soltvedt) | Nick Phoenix | 4:08 |
| 3. | "Bravestone" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Dragon" (featuring Úyanga Bold) | Nick Phoenix | 3:44 |
| 5. | "Emerald Princess" (featuring Merethe Soltvedt & Chris Bleth) | Thomas J. Bergersen | 11:01 |
| 6. | "At the Wall" | Nick Phoenix | 4:01 |
| 7. | "Race to Durango" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Untold" (featuring Felicia Farerre & Merethe Soltvedt) | Nick Phoenix | 4:48 |
| 9. | "Dragonwing" (featuring Claudio Pietronik) | Thomas J. Bergersen | 2:57 |
| 10. | "Riders of the Apocalypse" (featuring Úyanga Bold, Felicia Farerre & Merethe Soltvedt) | Nick Phoenix | 2:52 |
| 11. | "Skulls & Trombones" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 4:04 |
| 12. | "Lonely Are the Brave" (featuring Felicia Farerre and Merethe Soltvedt) | Nick Phoenix | 3:58 |
| 13. | "Letters to God" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 3:16 |
| 14. | "Gift of the Gods" (featuring Úyanga Bold) | Nick Phoenix | 4:08 |
| 15. | "Nighthawk" (featuring Merethe Soltvedt) | Nick Phoenix | 3:24 |
| 16. | "Snowball Fight" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 5:00 |
| 17. | "Cathedral" (featuring Felicia Farerre & Merethe Soltvedt) | Nick Phoenix | 3:57 |
| 18. | "Believe" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 4:52 |
| 19. | "Take Me with You" (featuring Felicia Farerre & Merethe Soltvedt) | Nick Phoenix | 3:50 |
| Total length: | 81:38 | ||
IFMCA-associated reviews website, MundoBSO,[5] rated it six out of ten stars.[6]
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