Varasteleva Joulupukki

by Leevi and the Leavings

Varasteleva Joulupukki cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Johanna Kustannus
  • Country: Finland
  • Length: 33:09
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Functioning as a highly cynical and satirical holiday album, 'Varasteleva Joulupukki' upends traditional Christmas music tropes. The title translates to 'The Stealing Santa Claus', perfectly summarizing G枚sta Sundqvist's dark approach to holiday themes framed by upbeat pop rock melodies. The record stands as a unique, anti-sentimental festive staple that continues to be played across Finland every winter.

Genres

Descriptors: christmas, holiday, satirical, melodic, finnish

Tracklist

  1. Jossain on kai viel盲 joulu (3:38)
  2. Soiva jouluyll盲tys (3:19)
  3. Oikein surullista joulua (3:09)
  4. Huomenna on joulu... (4:10)
  5. Jerusalem (2:13)
  6. Joulukertomus (4:27)
  7. Joulu vuosia my枚hemmin (2:10)
  8. Onneksi jouluun on aikaa (3:29)
  9. Jouluksi mummolaan (2:50)
  10. Taas kun joululta n盲ytt盲盲 (3:39)

Credits

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