Kuu kaakon yllä
Viikate · 2009
52 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · rautalanka
A haunting blend of heavy metal and Finnish folk traditions, layered with poignant lyrics and intricate melodies.
Kuu kaakon yllä is an album by Viikate, released in 2009. A haunting blend of heavy metal and Finnish folk traditions, layered with poignant lyrics and intricate melodies. The album received positive critical acclaim, bolstering Viikate's reputation in the heavy metal genre within Finland. It charted well domestically, affirming the band's ability to blend traditional Finnish elements with modern metal influences, thus influencing a wave of similar artists in the Finnish rock scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kuu kaakon yllä sound like?
A haunting blend of heavy metal and Finnish folk traditions, layered with poignant lyrics and intricate melodies. Rooted in heavy metal and rautalanka.
What makes Kuu kaakon yllä by Viikate notable?
The album received positive critical acclaim, bolstering Viikate's reputation in the heavy metal genre within Finland. It charted well domestically, affirming the band's ability to blend traditional Finnish elements with modern metal influences, thus influencing a wave of similar artists in the Finnish rock scene. By the time 'Kuu kaakon yllä' was released in January 2009, Viikate had established themselves as a significant force in the Finnish music scene with several successful albums. This was their fifth studio album, following the popular 'Tuonela,' and showcased a further maturation of their sound while retaining their signature rautalanka style.
How many songs are on Kuu kaakon yllä?
Kuu kaakon yllä has 13 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Kouvostoliiton laulu, I säk. 0:37
- 2 Elämä kuin Standout 4:20
- 3 Kravattipakko 4:14
- 4 Eräs kaunis päivä 4:24
- 5 Avoimen maan äärellä 3:50
- 6 Aaveissa vainko olet mun 4:51
- 7 Viina, terva & hauta Standout 4:02
- 8 Korpi 8:02
- 9 Kuu kaakon yllä Standout 6:16
- 10 Kouvostoliiton laulu, IX säk. 0:41
- 11 Hautajaissydän 3:58
- 12 Humppalaki 2:08
- 13 Olkoon humppa 4:48
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
52 min 16 sec
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