Werbung, Baby! cover

Werbung, Baby!

Eläkeläiset · 1999

48 min · 17 tracks · humppa · schottische

A lively blend of Finnish folk tunes and playful humor, packed with infectious energy.

Why this album works

'Werbung, Baby!' gained significant attention for its humorous and irreverent take on traditional folk music, contributing to the popularization of humppa outside Finland. The album's playful sound and distinctive style led to a cult following and influenced subsequent artists in the folk-punk scene.
Career context
By the time 'Werbung, Baby!' was released in 1999, Eläkeläiset had established themselves as a prominent act in the Finnish music scene, following their breakthrough with 'Humppa' in the mid-1990s. This album marked their continued exploration of humppa, a traditional Finnish dance music style, solidifying their unique niche within the genre.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hump Standout 2:29
  • 2 Humppakonehumppa Standout 3:17
  • 3 Humppamedia 3:12
  • 4 Punakka humppa 2:39
  • 5 Peljätty humppa 2:27
  • 6 Humpan alla 2:59
  • 7 Humppaa, saatanat! 2:20
  • 8 Kuusessa hevon 2:40
  • 9 Lierohumppa 2:33
  • 10 Paratiisihumppa 3:08
  • 11 Humppatarzan 2:43
  • 12 Poltettu humppa Standout 3:26
  • 13 Humppauhraus 3:06
  • 14 Humppakummitus 2:37
  • 15 Humppabarbi 2:12
  • 16 Tervetuloa mehtään 2:11
  • 17 Hotelli Helpotus 4:14

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