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
Studio album by Airiel
Released	August 21, 2007
Genre	Dream pop shoegaze
Length	63:22
Label	Highwheel Records
Producer	David Golitko
Airiel chronology
The Battle of Sealand (2007) Molten Young Lovers (2017)

Professional ratings

Review scores
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 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

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 – 2:17 [hidden track]

References