Tervaskanto
Korpiklaani · 2007
42 min · 11 tracks · folk metal · humppa
A lively fusion of Finnish folk melodies and heavy metal riffs that invites celebration and revelry.
Why this album works
The album marked a pivotal moment for Korpiklaani, reaching No. 12 on the Finnish Albums Chart and showcasing their growing popularity in the international folk metal scene. Its infectious energy and danceable rhythms contributed to the resurgence of interest in folk-inspired music within heavy metal circles.
- Best for
- celebratory anthems for gatherings wave-like pacing with peaks inviting sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Tervaskanto, released in 2007, is Korpiklaani's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Tales Along This Road' in 2006. At this point in their career, Korpiklaani had solidified their unique sound, blending traditional Finnish folk elements with modern metal, further defining the humppa subgenre within folk metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eläkeläiset· Liv Kristine· Agalloch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let's Drink Standout 2:43
- 2 Tervaskanto Standout 3:54
- 3 Viima 3:33
- 4 Veriset äpärät 4:27
- 5 Running With the Wolves Standout 3:53
- 6 Liekkiön isku 2:56
- 7 Palovana 5:04
- 8 Karhunkaatolaulu 2:52
- 9 Misty Fields 3:25
- 10 Vesilahden veräjillä 6:58
- 11 Nordic Feast 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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