Kadonnut puutarha cover

Kadonnut puutarha

Indica · 2007

42 min · 11 tracks · pop rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with heavy symphonic arrangements, creating a lush soundscape that envelops the listener in its haunting beauty.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Viimeinen jyvä — Opening the album, this track sets a captivating tone with its anthemic chorus and strong orchestral elements, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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    Noita — This song highlights the lyrical depth of the band as it explores themes of magic and transformation through evocative imagery and dynamic instrumentation.
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    Unten laiva — A standout track that combines emotional weight with a stirring melody, blending ethereal vocals and powerful orchestration to create a memorable listening experience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and orchestration but remains within familiar pop rock territory.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half introduces more dynamic shifts in tempo and arrangement.
  • Many songs utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, often accompanied by orchestral instrumentation.
  • Several tracks incorporate recurring melodic motifs, which help to unify the album's themes and sound.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Ikävänkantaja

    The bridge shifts to a more introspective tone where the lyrics reveal personal struggles intertwined with nature metaphors.

    This transition enhances the emotional poignancy of the song, marking a moment of vulnerability that contrasts with the surrounding grandeur.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Viimeinen jyvä 2:45
  • 2 Linnansa vanki 3:37
  • 3 Ikävänkantaja 4:07
  • 4 Ulkona 4:04
  • 5 Nukkuu kedolla 4:24
  • 6 Noita 4:08
  • 7 Pahan tarha 4:06
  • 8 Äänet 3:26
  • 9 Mykkä 2:52
  • 10 Unten laiva 3:51
  • 11 Helmet 4:49

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