Voice of Wilderness
Korpiklaani · 2005
41 min · 11 tracks · folk metal
A lively fusion of Finnish folk melodies and metal energy, celebrating nature, tradition, and communal revelry.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beer Beer — This track encapsulates the album's festive spirit with its catchy refrain celebrating beer culture, making it a staple at live shows and a fan favorite.
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Spirit of the Forest — The song showcases Korpiklaani's ability to blend traditional Finnish themes with heavy instrumentation, reflecting a deep connection to nature that resonates throughout the album.
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Old Tale — With its longer structure, this track combines storytelling and melodic richness, exemplifying Korpiklaani's narrative style while engaging the listener in Finnish folklore.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends folk melodies with metal energy, showcasing strong composition and craft.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that features traditional Finnish instruments, setting a festive tone that persists through most of the songs.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel and encouraging listener participation.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast to the earlier energetic pieces and allowing for reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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 mid-tempo celebration vibe
- nature-inspired communal sing-alongs
- invigorating energy for gatherings
- exploratory journey through folklore
Maybe skip if you
- seeking slow, introspective moments
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved for its energetic sound and cultural elements, popular among dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released on February 1, 2005, Voice of Wilderness was Korpiklaani's third studio album, following their breakthrough record Spirit of the Forest. This album solidified their unique blend of folk metal and humppa, positioning them as a leading act in the genre during the mid-2000s.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cottages and Saunas 3:16
- 2 Journey Man 2:33
- 3 Fields in Flames 3:52
- 4 Pine Woods 4:25
- 5 Spirit of the Forest 4:26
- 6 Native Land 4:32
- 7 Hunting Song 3:02
- 8 Ryyppäjäiset 3:03
- 9 Beer Beer 2:59
- 10 Old Tale 5:39
- 11 Kädet siipinä 3:12
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