Raivo
CMX · 1989
11 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
An aggressive blend of progressive rock and punk energy, driven by intense rhythms and haunting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lintu Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its sharp instrumentation and lyrical depth, showcasing CMX's early embrace of complex themes.
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Raivo — The title track encapsulates the EP's intensity with an explosive arrangement that blends urgency and atmosphere, marking a standout moment on the record.
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Kolme näkyä — With its haunting melody and layered instrumentals, this track displays CMX's ability to combine progressive rock elements with emotional resonance, highlighting their artistic potential.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief bursts of raw energy
- intense emotional exploration
- frantic pace with haunting themes
- immersive in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, more structured albums
- dislike experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established CMX's presence in the Finnish rock scene with a notable sound.
- Themes
- Finnish rock emergence· aggressive melodies· dark lyrical themes
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Raivo was CMX's debut EP, establishing them within the Finnish rock scene. At this point, the band was still developing their sound, following their formation in 1985, and exploring darker lyrical themes that would characterize their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amorphis· Opeth· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
- 1 Lintu Start here 2:03
- 2 Rituaali 0:49
- 3 Syvä vesi 0:43
- 4 Jumalan ruoska 0:56
- 5 Raivo 1:17
- 6 Hiki 1:56
- 7 Kolme näkyä 1:11
- 8 Anathema 1:10
- 9 Maailmoiden välissä 1:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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