Korpiklaani – Tales Along This Road

“Forest clan” remains true to the style set by “Spirit of The Forest” and “Voice of Wilderness” but I dare to say “Tales Along This Road” is even better – the band is in it’s best. There’s no weak songs; guitars, drums, flute, violin, accordion, they all harmonize and sound great. Newest release of Finnish folk-metallists makes the listener wanna dance and jump from first tunes of “Happy Little Boozer”. It’s just impossible to keep feet still! Tempo remains fast till “Midsummer Night”, then slows down at “Tuli Kokko”. Dirty riffs are softened by melodic flute so the whole is both heavy and melodic. “Spring Dance” – the only istrumental track brings back fast tempo and irresistible willingness to dance. Next song, “Under The Sun” is the weakest point of a whole album (not bad though, just not as good as others), bit too monotonous. Then “Korpiklaani”, “Rise”, “Kirki”, “Hide Your Riches” – party goes on – hard to remain motionless again. Best song – hard to point one, maybe “Vakirauta”. Whole album is very energizing and makes mood better. It should be played at wedding parties instead of shitty disco. A must-have for folk lovers. The only bad thing is that it’s hard to dance when you’re limited by the lenght of headphones wire (unfortunately my family doesn’t share my musical taste, so I can listen without headphones only when I’m alone at home)...

Feel tired and thirsty, gotta get some beer...