Ukon Wacka

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Released 4 February 2011 Artist Korpiklaani Label Nuclear Blast		Ukon Wacka(2011) Manala(2012) Release date 4 February 2011 Genre Folk metal

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Ukon Wacka is the seventh studio album by the Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. It was released on 4 February 2011 through Nuclear Blast. The title refers to an ancient pagan sacrificial feast, dedicated to Ukko. The album is sung in their native language.

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Track Listing

"Louhen yhdeksäs poika" - 3:23
"Päät pois tai hirteen" - 3:14 (Peer Günt "Bad Boys Are Here" cover)
"Tuoppi oltta" - 3:34
"Lonkkaluut" - 5:39
"Tequila" - 2:42
"Ukon wacka" - 5:08 (vocals - Tuomari Nurmio)
"Korvesta liha" - 4:31
"Koivu ja tähti" - 4:17
"Vaarinpolkka" - 2:19
"Surma" - 6:20
"Iron Fist" (Motörhead cover; bonus track) - 2:52

Tracks 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 lyrics by Juha Jyrkäs, music by Jonne Järvelä.

Track 2 lyrics by Järvelä, music by Timo Nikki/Teijo Kettula/Teijo Erkinharju.

Track 4 lyrics by Hellevi Hiltunen/Juha "Korppi" Jaakkola, music by Järvelä.

Tracks 5, 7 and 9 lyrics and music by Jonne Järvelä.

Personnel

Jonne Järvelä - lead vocals, electric & acoustic guitars, mandolin

Jarkko Aaltonen - bass

Matti "Matson" Johansson - drums, backing vocals

Juho Kauppinen - accordion, backing vocals, guitars

Jaakko "Hittavainen" Lemmetty - acoustic and electric violin, jouhikko, tin-whistle, recorder, torupill (bagpipe), mandolin, mouth harp

Kalle "Cane" Savijärvi - guitars, backing vocals

Songs

1Louhen Yhdeksäs Poika3:23
2Päät Pois Tai Hirteen3:14
3Tuoppi Oltta3:35

References

Ukon Wacka Wikipedia

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