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Double Life

Värttinä · 2002

112 min · 30 tracks · folk · contemporary folk music

Värttinä's 'Double Life' immerses listeners in vibrant Finnish folk traditions with modern twists and rich, layered harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • immersive traditions exploration
  • wave-like emotional fluctuations
  • engaging group listening experience
  • for festive gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Double Life' was released in 2002, Värttinä had already established themselves as a significant force in contemporary folk music, following their breakthrough album 'Kullervo' in 1993. This album came after a period of lineup changes and artistic exploration, showcasing a blend of traditional Finnish sounds with contemporary arrangements that marked their evolving style.
Stylistic neighbors
Hedningarna· Garmarna· Korpiklaani

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Itkin 5:22
  • 2 Käppee 2:35
  • 3 Yötulet 3:07
  • 4 Travuska 4:57
  • 5 Lemmennosto 2:58
  • 6 Liigua 5:09
  • 7 Milja 4:26
  • 8 Pirsta 2:37
  • 9 Matalii ja mustii 2:59
  • 10 Aitara 2:52
  • 11 Kivutar 3:30
  • 12 Maamo 4:03
  • 13 Lieto 3:07
  • 14 Katariina 2:17
  • 15 Äijö 4:23
  • 16 Kylä vuotti uutta kuuta 5:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Äijö 4:54
  • 2 Viikon vaivane 4:17
  • 3 Käppee 2:26
  • 4 Hoptsoi 3:08
  • 5 Meri 5:33
  • 6 Liigua 5:23
  • 7 Kylä vuotti uutta kuuta 4:43
  • 8 Pihi neito 3:24
  • 9 Mie tahon tanssia 3:18
  • 10 Outona omilla mailla 3:05
  • 11 Laulutyttö 3:14
  • 12 Ukko Lumi 3:24
  • 13 Seelinnikoi 3:18
  • 14 Vot i kaalina 3:03

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