Double Life
Värttinä · 2002
112 min · 30 tracks · folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Finnish folk sounds interwoven with contemporary arrangements and dynamic vocal harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Itkin — This opening track sets the tone with its haunting melodies and intricate harmonies, establishing the emotional depth that characterizes the album.
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Käpppee — A lively tune that showcases the band's rhythmic prowess and ability to blend traditional instrumentation with modern flair, making it a fan favorite.
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Yötulet — This song features evocative storytelling through its lyrics and powerful vocals, illustrating Värttinä's skill in conveying folklore themes.
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
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Double Life marked Värttinä's return after a brief hiatus following their previous album, Miero. By this point, the group had established themselves as pioneers in modern folk music, blending traditional Finnish elements with innovative compositions. This album showcased their evolution while maintaining strong ties to their roots.
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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