Elävien kirjoihin cover

Elävien kirjoihin

Mokoma · 2015

46 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of thrash riffs interspersed with melodic hooks and introspective lyrics reflecting contemporary Finnish life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • reflective moments amidst intensity
  • consistent flow for deep listening
  • melodic hooks with introspective lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid reflective lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Elävien kirjoihin is Mokoma's sixth studio album, released during a period of solidifying their presence in the Finnish metal scene. Following their 2012 album, recorded after lineup changes, this release showcased their evolution towards more melodic elements while retaining the ferocity characteristic of thrash metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Children of Bodom· Arch Enemy· Kreator

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Elävien kirjoihin 3:46
  • 2 Sinne missä aamu sarastaa 3:46
  • 3 Valtakunnassa kaikki hyvin 3:05
  • 4 Lunnaat 4:06
  • 5 Uhkakuva 6 3:38
  • 6 Vastakkaiset voimat 5:15
  • 7 Irti 4:18
  • 8 Mutta minulta puuttuisi rakkaus 3:59
  • 9 Hujan hajan 5:06
  • 10 Pohja on nähty 4:10
  • 11 Nimensä unohtaneen rukous 5:28

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