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Onnenpyörä

Sielun Veljet · 1988

35 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of alternative rock and eclectic influences creating an unpredictable yet infectious sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    It's My Life — This opening track captures the album's energetic spirit with its catchy hooks and playful lyrics, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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    Springtime for Hitler — This controversial cover showcases the band's audacity and willingness to tackle taboo subjects with humor, making a bold statement within the context of Finnish music.
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    Kolmatta linjaa takaisin — With its driving rhythm and compelling melody, this track exemplifies the band's ability to merge different musical styles while maintaining a cohesive sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious energy for gatherings
  • short bursts of playful fun
  • unpredictable twists and turns
  • for spontaneous dance parties

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer long, contemplative pieces
  • seek serious, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Onnenpyörä marked Sielun Veljet's fourth studio album, following their 1986 release Kulkija. By this point in their career, they were carving a distinct niche in the Finnish music scene, blending genres and pushing artistic boundaries that set them apart from their contemporaries.
Stylistic neighbors
YUP· Kwan· Egotrippi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 It's My Life 3:45
  • 2 Kolmatta linjaa takaisin 2:58
  • 3 Shimmy Shimmy Kokobop 2:40
  • 4 Springtime for Hitler 2:40
  • 5 Speak Up Mambo 3:59
  • 6 Seinillä on korvat 2:43
  • 7 Riders on the Storm 2:42
  • 8 All I Have to Do Is Dream 3:22
  • 9 I Will Stay 3:47
  • 10 Bye Bye Love 1:42
  • 11 Vippaa mulle viitonen 2:47
  • 12 Kulkurin iltatähti 2:21

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