7. successful album of the workaholics of the Finnish forests

In Korpiklaani it appears to be genuine workaholics, otherwise I can not explain it, that with "Ukon Wacka" now already album number 7 is present since 2003. Presumably, the work ethic of the band also based on the consideration of the still ongoing trend toward Folk Metal exploit something before it disappears. But on the other hand nothing is yes suspend long as the quality is right. With "Ukon Wacka", the band has certainly done no rush job. Although with the (for Korpiklaani ratios) rather monotonous "Lonkkaluut" and indeed rocking but vacuous "Korvesta Liha" two numbers have slipped lower quality on the album and the instrumental "Vaarinpolkka" never comes right somehow to the point, since one is used to the band much better instrumentals. The rest of the songs are but failed continuously usual top notch, so that it is difficult to give out tips. Here you can find easily the whole range of typical folk metal sound of Korpiklaani with the rough vocals of Jonne, the times aggressive and sometimes soulful guitar sounds and the many variants, driving drums again, to the wonderful accordion flute and violin sounds coming and an atmospheric songwriting. Noteworthy is that the band never known warming, instead all sounds fresh and new. My absolute favorite is the great Schunkel song "tuoppi Oltta". But the rest of song material can can be heard throughout. Starting with the rousing opener, followed by the groovy song "Päät Pio Tai Hirteen" over the very evocative title song, the party song "Tequila", which has a rousing South American flair to the wonderful melancholy "Koivu Yes Tähti" and the epic Abssschlusssong "Surma", which already contributes almost progressive trains due to its variety wealth. Also comprising on the Limited Edition Fleet Motörhead Cover "Iron Fist" has managed to 100% and refines the mangy Motörhead sound with a dash of folk metal. The artwork is as usual very pleasing failed (with a wonderfully "wide" grinning Waldgeist) and the production is also bold.

In summary it can be said that Korpiklaani another rousing folk metal album has managed the most part offers highlights, although was still slightly larger even with the consistently brilliant predecessor albums of Hitfaktor. Fans of the band will love this album as the other previously and also the newcomers in the folk metal area make by purchasing this atmospheric folk metal plate guarantees nothing wrong, but should m. E. initially adhere to the perfect previous albums "Terveskanto", "Tales Along This Road", "Korven Kuningas" or "Karkelo".