June 13, 2002
CMX: Pohjoista leveyttä
CDs, EMI 2002
Track list: Pohjoista leveyttä - Kolme kimaltavaa neitoa - Väkivallan moottorit
This new single promises an interesting album on the way. The title track reminds me pleasantly of their earlier Aurinko album, which I like a lot. A return to their roots, perhaps? "Kolme kimaltavaa neitoa" is a slower ballad, and not really that interesting. Nice, but nothing special. "Väkivallan moottorit" is definitely single b-side material: it's a heavy metal track, not really album material but possible live hit. All in all, the single is very promising! ****
Six Months Later:
Well, the album kept the promises. Unfortunately, the band didn't play "Väkivallan moottorit" when I saw them play later. "Pohjoista leveyttä" is a great song, but the rest of it isn't that top-notch. So, let's drop one star: ***