Cugu

Wimme | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 12, 2000)
• Original Release Date: September 12, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Northside Records
• ASIN: B00004XT0A
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,147 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #82 in Music > World Music > Europe > Scandinavia > General

Track Listings

1. Eallima Bárut-Waves of Life

2. Silbaabiedju-Silver Cave

3. Cugu-Puppy

4. Nággu-Argument

5. Mii Leat-We Are

6. Texas

7. Dierpmesbákti-The Rock of the Thunder God

8. Bambumeihta-Bamboo Honey

9. Baksamat-Lips

10. Suoldni-Dew

11. Rehálas-Honest

12. Agálas Johtin-The Eternal Journey

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

On his last two albums, Wimme has explored the possibilities of the Sami (Lapp) vocal tradition of the joik (a kind of Scandinavian traditional chant), placing it in a modern context, surrounded by loops, beats, and contemporary instruments. The result, especially here, is far more abstract than other Finnish artists, recalling the work of people like Current 93 more than, say, Varttina. While some of the material here, like "Texas," has more of a techno feel, a lot of it pushes Wimme's style to the limit. "Eallima Bárut," for example, is truly a thing of shreds and patches, but utterly fascinating, as the haunting tones of the joik float above the sketches of music. It's magical and mystical, and pushes the envelope about as far as it can do--no bad thing. There's beauty in here too, especially on the haunting final cut, "Agálas Johtin." But with its relentless experimentalism, Cugu offers Wimme's most satisfying and fulfilled work to date. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very interesting indeed, November 19, 2000

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"heddo" (Maitland, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cugu (Audio CD)

For some, it might be a little difficult on the first and possibly a second listen to grasp what Wimme is about. Wimme combines traditional chanting from Finland with help from the ambient group Rinneradio as a backing band while never compromising the chants. It is the perfect example of ancient and modern. The chanting of the sami has been compared to that of the Native Americans. Give Wimme a few chances and surely he will grow on you as the chanting and ambient sounds take you faraway to a relaxing place high in the sky. The only obstacle to overcome is the chanting itself. Once you overcome that then the music and sounds that Wimme present will entrance you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational, May 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Cugu (Audio CD)

Selection # 7 is the best. The best Winne has to offer.