album : Ukon Wacka
artist : Korpiklaani
genre : Folk Metal
year : 2011
Finland is one hell of a metal land. Some of the biggest names in folk metal are from here while the bands that grace the other genres are endless. Korpiklaani (from Finland again) was formed in 2003 and since then they have emerged as a trustworthy player of folk genre. Even though they released seven albums in nine years their work has never been hurried. There have been disappointments but majority of the songs on any of their albums have been a hit. So the success rate of songs has always beaten the failure rate.
With Ukon Wacka the band is seen quaffing their tracks, enjoying every drip. We have eleven new tracks on Ukon Wacka and the album is sounding pretty much how I expected it to sound with the lyrics in their native language. Also, after penning down tracks about booze and boozers, beer and vodka they have now knocked on Tequila‘s door. Since everyone is seen covering a Motörhead track nowadays, on Ukon Wacka there is Korpiklaani‘s version of Iron Fist (from Motörhead‘s 1982 album of the same name). Well there is not much to give and take here, but I suggest you pop this folk pill. It is a happy trip.
Rating : 3/5
Other folk metal reviews on this blog :
Falkenbach’s 2011 release Tiurida
Eluveitie’s 2010 album Everything Remains As it Never Was
February 5th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Happy trip indeed !
Now, i just want some Beer to go with it !
February 5th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
You have my permission.
February 12th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
This band makes me happy!
February 13th, 2011 at 4:52 am
Folk turns you ON.
February 15th, 2011 at 10:33 am
thnx bro
February 20th, 2011 at 8:21 am
your good