HÀntÀ koipien vÀlissÀ

by Leevi and the Leavings

HÀntÀ koipien vÀlissÀ cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Pyramid
  • Country: Finland
  • Length: 36:25
  • Community rating: 4.29/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Pekka Aarnio, Gösta Sundqvist, Atte Blom

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'HÀntÀ koipien vÀlissÀ' solidifies Leevi and the Leavings' signature blend of synth-pop and rock, characterized by its polished production and melodic sensibilities. The album's lyrical focus, penned by Gösta Sundqvist, delves into melancholic and bittersweet narratives of everyday Finnish life, exploring themes of lost romance, societal outcasts, and unconventional desire in tracks like "Teuvo, maanteiden kuningas" and "Sopivasti lihava". It remains a cornerstone of the band's discography and a significant work in Finnish pop-rock, capturing the tragicomic essence of its subjects with a distinctive narrative voice.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, male vocalist, finnish, witty, guitar-driven

Tracklist

  1. Teuvo, maanteiden kuningas (4:09)
  2. Sopivasti lihava (3:40)
  3. MÀyrÀ (2:57)
  4. PimeÀ tie, mukavaa matkaa (3:34)
  5. Äitisi vietteli minut (3:57)
  6. Amalia (3:13)
  7. Rin Tin Tin (4:12)
  8. MitÀ mÀ niillÀ teen? (3:40)
  9. Ei mikÀÀn Robin Hood (3:31)
  10. Elina, mitÀ mÀ teen? (3:28)

Credits

  • Leevi And The Leavings - primary artist
  • Gösta Sundqvist - band, producer, written-by, lyrics by, arranged by
  • Juha Karastie - band
  • Niklas Nylund - band
  • Risto Paananen - band
  • Mikko Kurenniemi - cover
  • Kari KalĂ©n - other [soundtrack studio], producer
  • Seppo Myllyrinne - other [soundtrack studio]
  • Atte Blom - producer
  • Pekka Aarnio - producer

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