“Kulkija” is an album of songs. I know it’s odd to say that, but the fact is that some albums seem to a collection of songs. No disrespect in that, it’s the way it is. Even though I don’t understand a single word in Finnish, the feeling is that “Kulkija” has a track that is kept all the way. All fourteen tracks seem to be connected in any way. It is good to give a feeling of continuum. The ups and downs in pace and in speed seem to be perfectly in sinc. “Kulkija” seems to be a mythology book. Gritty vocals work just fine with traditional instruments such as violins, fiddles and accordions. They seem to fit perfectly in Metal songs. In fact, modern Metal is much more near classical music than ever. Melodic structures are built to fit not only because they are designed to, but also because they are meant to be.
The picturesque art cover is also a highlight to “Kulkija” because it’s ironic that a musical style as Metal, which is supposed to be against all traditions, can fir perfectly to national traditions. As a matter of fact, Folk Metal works fine. In a world of total globalization, nationalism is a kind of rebellion.
Korpiklaani “Kulkija” was released on September 07th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Track Listing:
- Neito
- Korpikuusen kyynel
- Aallon alla
- Harmaja
- Kotikonnut
- Korppikalliota
- Kallon malja
- Sillanrakentaja
- Henkselipoika
- Pellervoinen
- Riemu
- Kuin korpi nukkuva
- Juomamaa
- Tuttu on tie
Watch “Kotikonnut” official lyric video here:
I’m just a lucky guy who has chosen metal to live with for a long time. Metal changed my life for good. It made me more confident and stronger. Metalheads are naturally far away from the mass mediocrity and don’t accept impostures from anybody else. Metal is more than music, it’s a life changing oportunity!