NEWS: UHRIJUHLA set release date for new SVART album, premiere first video‏

February 04, 2015 • Leave a Comment

Today, Svart Records sets March 6th as the international release date for Uhrijuhla's Jokainen on vapaa lintu. Uhrijuhla is tailor-made for lovers of intensive atmospheres. Their name comes from the Finnish translation of the classic cult-horror film The Wicker Man, and their sophomore album, Jokainen on vapaa lintu, translates to "Everyone is a free bird" in English. The psychedelic and warmly progressive sound of Uhrijuhla benefits from the mood changes provided by the two vocalists, Olga Välimaa and Kauko Röyhkä. When Olga sings, the moods are mostly dreamy, transparent, melodic, and tender, while Kauko Röyhkä provides a harder and rougher edge to their sound.

Is this progressive rock? Perhaps in the way Pink Floyd is progressive. Not that many long solos or complicated arrangements, but impressive songs, atmosphere, and depth, says Kauko Röyhkä, when asked about the forthcoming album. The album was produced by one of the Svart Records regulars, Joona Lukala, and this second album is definitely more solid and polished than the self-titled debut album. Most of the lyrics and compositions were written by Röyhkä, and the rest are by Olga, Kimi Kärki, and Markus Myllykangas. The first taste of Jokainen on vapaa lintu can be found in the official video for opening track "Syksy," which can be viewed HERE. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Uhrijuhla's Jokainen on vapaa lintu:

Syksy
Salaseura
Uhrilehto
Dyyneillä
Juokse poika juokse
Pohjoinen
Hiljaisuuden luostari
Puutarhassa
Verenpunainen

Uhrijuhla started in 2009, with Olga Välimaa (known for her two earlier solo albums) remaining the distinctive and recognisable vocalist throughout the band's flight. Since the debut album, the band has had several lineup changes. Most notably, the male vocalist Jani Muurinen (Xysma, Mannhai), guitarist Markus Myllykangas (Callisto), and the drummer Kari Salminen (500 kg lihaa) have been replaced by one of the better-known Finnish musicians: singer/lyricist/novelist Kauko Röyhkä (Kauko Röyhkä & Narttu), guitarist Kimi Kärki (Reverend Bizarre, Orne, Lord Vicar, E-Musikgruppe Lux Ohr), and the drummer Kikke Lindberg (Wojciech). Olli Kauniskangas and Kimmo Laine (both 500 kg lihaa) play guitar, bass, and keyboards.

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