Rankarumpu ("Ragged Drum") is the twelfth studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. It was released on 5 April 2024 through Nuclear Blast and was produced by Janne Saksa.[5][6][7][8][9]
| Rankarumpu | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 5 April 2024 | |||
| Genre | Folk metal | |||
| Length | 43:15 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Janne Saksa | |||
| Korpiklaani chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Rankarumpu | ||||
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 7/10[10] |
| Metal Hammer |    [11] |
The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Sam Khaneka of Distorted Sound scored the album 7 out of 10 and wrote that the album "feels like Korpiklaani trying to find a careful balance of the two, with just enough variety to keep things interesting but without stepping far off their well beaten path."[10] Writing for Metal Hammer, Holly Wright called the album "one of Korpiklaani's better latter-day albums that continues their legacy of authentic, Finnish revelry".[11]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kotomaa" (Homeland) | 3:10 |
| 2. | "Tapa sen kun kerkeet" (Kill While You Can) | 2:26 |
| 3. | "Aita" (Fence) | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Saunaan" (Sauna) | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Mettään" (Into the Woods) | 4:19 |
| 6. | "Kalmisto" (March to the Grave) | 4:22 |
| 7. | "Rankarumpu" (Ragged Drum) | 2:43 |
| 8. | "No perkele" (Perkele) | 3:58 |
| 9. | "Viikatelintu" (Reaper Bird) | 3:21 |
| 10. | "Nouse" (Rise) | 3:23 |
| 11. | "Oraakkelit" (Oracles) | 3:12 |
| 12. | "Harhainen höyhen" (Lost Feather) | 5:16 |
| Total length: | 43:15 | |
Personnel
editKorpiklaani
- Jonne Järvelä – vocals, guitar
- Kalle "Cane" Savijärvi – guitar
- Jarkko Aaltonen – bass
- Samuli Mikkonen – drums
- Sami Perttula – accordion
- Olli Vänskä – violin
Additional personnel
- Janne Saksa – production
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[12] | 17 |
References
edit- ^ "Korpiklaani Reveal Rankarumpu Album Details, Launch Music Video for New Single "Saunaan"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Korpiklaani Release New Single, Video "Aita"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Korpiklaani Release New Single, Video "Oraakkelit"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "KORPIKLAANI – Release Video For Title Track Of New Album "Rankarumpu" Which Is Out Today!". Metal-Roos. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Korpiklaani - Premiere 'Saunaan' Single And Video". Metal Storm. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Korpiklaani Releases New Music Video "Saunaan"". Metal Underground. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Korpiklaani Release Video For Brand New Single "Saunaan" + Pre-order For New Album Rankarumpu Starts Today!". Tuonela. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "KORPIKLAANI Announces New Album 'Rankarumpu'". Blabbermouth.net. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Korpiklaani announce new album Rankarumpu". Distorted Sound. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b Khaneka, Sam (2 April 2024). "Album Review: Rankarumpu – Korpiklaani". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b Wright, Holly (4 April 2024). ""Exactly how you'd hope Korpiklaani to sound in 2024 if your expectations revolve around zippy, accordion-driven tavern metal.": Folk metal's biggest party band have found the sweet spot on new album Rankarumpu". Louder Sound. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Korpiklaani: Rankarumpu" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 13 April 2024.