----- How does the new Korpiklaani CD? -----
You might think the kruze latency between Tervaskanto and Korven KUNINGAS had damaged the new album, but apparently forged in the sacred forests of Finland CD is worthy to put his previous offspring even in the shade. Kropiklaani remove Although with the new album of her party's image and the merry drinking songs, but can deliver with its "tribute to the Finnish lumberjack culture" (Jarkko) an excellent CD. For me personally Tervaskanto was after something monotonous TALES ALONG THIS ROAD already an improvement, but with Kroven KUNINGAS the six Woses have improved a lot.
It is striking, especially the already strong entry of the new album, which reveals the apparent motto of the Finns for the new album, which says: "We want to be back rougher, harder and louder!" And that's them really succeeded. Cane shows on this album like on anyone yet his guitar skills that do not -as in the previous albums gehört- only from the mere Join the accordion or violin is, special can bring independent strong riffs (Tapporauta, Keep on Galloping, Runamoine). A long-awaited solo is unfortunately still pending.
The new shekel shows Jonne, who is responsible for writing the music, impressively that his inventiveness has not yet reached its limits, because the new album is fresh in the first place and is bursting with new melodies. Here especially the new ballad "Gods On Fire" and the highly successful instrumental "Shall We Take A Turn?" call. These gaps will be connected to songs like "Kädet Siipinä", "Spring Dance" or "Running With The Wolves" and not only that, Korpiklaani show that they still have gained musical security and complexity. Another feature of praise for the new album is also the back screwed Riffcycling, the recycling of old melodies and riffs in several songs, and despite the 15 songs!
In conclusion, one can say that Korpiklaanis is "Back to the roots" succeeded resoundingly and (thank God, or rather Týr goodness!) Again more gravitate toward underground scene and remain true to their style. The only significant drawback to the CD, the almost 15 minute monotonous drumming at the end of the album that a hopeful wait leaves along the lines of "If there's what?" and then in the end, but disappointed.
5 stars for the new envoy of the Forest Clan!