Ukon Wacka is the seventh studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. It was released on 4 February 2011 through Nuclear Blast.[1] The title refers to an ancient pagan sacrificial feast, dedicated to Ukko. The album is sung in their native language.[2]
Track listing
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| 1. | "Louhen yhdeksäs poika" (Louhi's ninth son) | 3:23 |
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| 2. | "Päät pois tai hirteen" (Head off, or the Gallows) | 3:14 |
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| 3. | "Tuoppi oltta" (A pint of Beer) | 3:34 |
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| 4. | "Lonkkaluut" (Hip Bones) | 5:39 |
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| 5. | "Tequila" | 2:42 |
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| 6. | "Ukon wacka" | 5:08 |
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| 7. | "Korvesta liha" (Wilderness Meat) | 4:31 |
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| 8. | "Koivu ja tähti" (The Birch and the Star) | 4:17 |
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| 9. | "Vaarinpolkka" (Grandfather's Polka) | 2:19 |
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| 10. | "Surma" (Death) | 6:20 |
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| 11. | "Iron Fist" (Motörhead cover; bonus track) | 2:52 |
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- Tracks 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 lyrics by Juha Jyrkäs, music by Jonne Järvelä.
- Track 2 lyrics by Järvelä, music by Timo Nikki/Teijo Kettula/Teijo Erkinharju.
- Track 4 lyrics by Hellevi Hiltunen/Juha "Korppi" Jaakkola, music by Järvelä.
- Tracks 5, 7 and 9 lyrics and music by Jonne Järvelä.
- Track 2 is a cover of Peer Günt's "Bad Boys Are Here".
- Vocals on track 6 by Tuomari Nurmio.
Personnel
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- Jonne Järvelä - lead vocals, electric & acoustic guitars, mandolin
- Jarkko Aaltonen - bass
- Matti "Matson" Johansson - drums, backing vocals
- Juho Kauppinen - accordion, backing vocals, guitars
- Jaakko "Hittavainen" Lemmetty - acoustic and electric violin, jouhikko, tin-whistle, recorder, torupill (bagpipe), mandolin, mouth harp
- Kalle "Cane" Savijärvi - guitars, backing vocals
References
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