Released 26 June 2009 Language English, Finnish Artist Korpiklaani Producer Aksu Hanttu Genre Folk metal | Length 51:23 Karkelo
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Recorded Petrax Studio in Hollola and Grooveland Recording Studio in Lahti, 2009 Similar Korpiklaani albums, Folk metal albums, Other albums | ||
Korpiklaani vodka official video
Karkelo is the sixth studio album by the Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. The title is the Finnish interpretation of the word "party", or otherwise meaning loosely "having fun" or to "frolic".
Contents
Pre-release and production
The band started recording material on 15 February. The album was released on 26 June 2009. The songs had the drums recorded in Petrax studio located in Hollola with the rest of the instruments recorded in Grooveland Recording Studio based in Lahti. In support of this album's release, Korpiklaani will undergo their first North American tour in April and May 2009.
Three versions of a single for the song "Vodka" were released in anticipation of this album in May 2009. The CD version of the single was released in Finland on 27 May 2009, and the digital single, along with the 7" picture vinyl, were released on 29 May 2009. The B-side of the single is "Juodaan Viinaa".
Track listing
All lyrics written by Juha Jyrkäs, except where noted; all music composed by Jonne Järvelä, except where noted.
Personnel
Guest musicians
Production
Songs
1Vodka3:00
2Erämaan Ärjyt2:57
3Isku Pitkästä Ilosta4:11