Top tracks — play these first
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Pidä kädestä — This track features an infectious chorus and showcases the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and powerful instrumentation, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Tuuliset tienoot — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and nostalgia while expertly balancing orchestral arrangements with pop-rock energy.
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Häkkilintu — With its haunting lyrics and atmospheric soundscapes, this song illustrates the band's lyrical depth and musical complexity, setting it apart from other tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and orchestration but lacks standout production elements that would elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build intensity before the fourth track shifts to a more subdued, reflective tone.
- Several songs incorporate orchestral elements, with strings and woodwinds complementing the guitar-driven arrangements.
- The album maintains a consistent lyrical theme of nature and introspection, which ties the tracks together despite varying tempos.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- late-night contemplative moods
- immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 26, 2005, Tuuliset tienoot was Indica's second album, following their debut, Ikuinen virta. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to carve out their niche within the Finnish music scene, gaining recognition for their unique sound that combined pop sensibilities with symphonic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vuorien taa 3:15
- 2 Pidä kädestä 3:48
- 3 Tuuliset tienoot 3:59
- 4 Lapsuuden metsä 5:06
- 5 Häkkilintu 3:20
- 6 Varo 4:17
- 7 Niin tuleni teen 3:47
- 8 Kummajaisten joukko 4:11
- 9 Rannalla 5:20
- 10 Viimeinen tanssi 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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