Hyvästi, Dolores Haze
Johanna Kurkela · 2010
43 min · 11 tracks · folk music
A haunting blend of folk melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke the bittersweet essence of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rakkauslaulu — This track captures the essence of longing through its delicate instrumentation and poignant lyrics about love's complexities.
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Ilta saapuikin niin äkkiä — A beautifully arranged piece that highlights Kurkela's vocal range while exploring themes of time and transition.
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Hyvästi, Dolores Haze — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of farewell and nostalgia, delivered with an emotional depth that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and emotional delivery but lacks a tightly cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitar and piano forming the backbone of most tracks.
- The tempo varies significantly across tracks, with some maintaining a steady pace while others slow down to create moments of reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional introspection
- haunting melodies for reflection
- gentle unfolding of themes
- evening solitude with warmth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party vibes
- prefer fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Johanna Kurkela's second album, 'Hyvästi, Dolores Haze' followed her debut 'Päivä' in 2008. This album marked a significant step in her artistic evolution, showcasing a deeper lyrical complexity and maturity in her sound. By this point, Kurkela was establishing herself as a prominent voice in Finnish folk music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sofi Tukker· Lisa Hannigan· Fionn Regan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tuo se mulle 3:28
- 2 Kielletyt kielot 4:35
- 3 Rakkauslaulu 4:12
- 4 Ainutlaatuinen 3:53
- 5 Ilta saapuikin niin äkkiä 4:14
- 6 Kosketusta vailla vapiseva mies 4:16
- 7 Piha ilman sua 4:05
- 8 Maan päällä niin kuin taivaassa 3:52
- 9 Satojen merien näkijä 3:52
- 10 Jos sä tarvitset mua 3:51
- 11 Hyvästi, Dolores Haze 3:40
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