Elävien kirjoihin
Mokoma · 2015
46 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and powerful vocals create a vivid tapestry of emotion and intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Elävien kirjoihin — The title track opens the album with frenetic energy and sets the thematic tone of exploration and reflection that permeates throughout.
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Valtakunnassa kaikki hyvin — This track blends aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics, showcasing Mokoma's ability to balance heaviness with emotional depth.
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Uhkakuva 6 — With its complex time signatures and relentless pace, Uhkakuva 6 exemplifies the band's technical skill while addressing themes of societal turmoil.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mokoma's sixth album combines technical thrash elements with emotional depth, solidifying their place in Finnish metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced title track that sets a high-energy tone, followed by tracks that maintain a similar intensity throughout.
- The lyrics are delivered with aggressive vocals, often layered with harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the themes addressed.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid reflective lyrical content
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a high point in artistic ambition and commercial success for Mokoma.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, Elävien kirjoihin is Mokoma's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, 2013's Silva. At this point in their career, Mokoma had solidified their status in the Finnish metal scene, known for their lyrical depth and musical prowess.
- 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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