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KAUKO ROYHKA / S. A. HYNNINEN ~ DEKADENSSI
SVART 228 (Barcode: 6430077090965) ~ FINLAND ~ Classic Rock

Recorded: 2020 Released: 2020

This is the debut album as a duo by two of veteran Finnish Rockers: vocalists / guitarists / songwriters Kauko RoyhkaFind albums by this artist and S. A. HynninenFind albums by this artist, both prolific figures on the local scene with an impressive recording legacy. The album present thirteen songs, twelve of which feature brilliant lyrics by Royhka and one is a poem by French poet Arthur RimbaudFind albums by this artist. Royhka composed ten of the songs and three were composed by Hynninen. They both sing and play guitars and percussions, Hynninen also plays the bass parts, several singesr help with vocals on selected tracks, Roberto LanzFind albums by this artist plays drums, Mikko HellstromFind albums by this artist plays upright bass and Janne RiisioFind albums by this artist plays percussion.

The album offers a collection of great Rock songs with highly intelligent socially / politically oriented contents, which are performed without much instrumental complexity, but kick ass from start to finish. The songs offers a consistent musical continuity and a unique atmosphere, almost, but not quite. “heavy” and simply delightful. Royhka’s vocals are heartfelt and sensitive and the album has a distinct “retro” feel and sound.

Overall this is splendid Rock album, which sounds and feels like albums from the good old days when people were making music for music’s sake. With Finnish lyrics, the verbal layer is of course limited to those who speak the language, but honestly this does not hinder the essence of what the album has to offer. I had a blast listening to this music!
Updated: 04/03/2021Posted: 04/03/2021CD 1 Recommend To A Friend

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