Jaktens Tid [IMPORT]

Finntroll

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 5, 2008)
• Original Release Date: September 18, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Indie Europe/Zoom
• ASIN: B001CKZTHG
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #326,242 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Collectable 2008 reissue of the band's debut album, released to coincide with the 10th anniversary of it's original release. The packaging features sleevenotes, band essay, expanded artwork and revised front cover design. This hard-tourin', rum-swiggin', take-no-prisoners Finnish brotherhood have made an international name for themselves by combining traditional Finnish music (`humppa') with dark, Folk-tinged Metal. Could it be done? Should it be done? Well, Finntroll proved that this fresh blend of styles could indeed be coaxed into life, and that actually it was an inspired move! Look around today, and there's a whole host of bands furiously waving the `Folk Metal' banner, but Finntroll remain true originals: ahead of the pack and still very much out for blood! Spinefarm.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jaktens Tid, February 28, 2006

By	Rebecca Lyle (Garland, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Jaktens Tid (Audio CD)

This has to be one of the most original bands in existance. Here you have Black Metal that is influenced by Polka. Now I know what you're thinking, "What a terrible mix!" When I first told my father about this band, he said to me, "Man, they'll market anything nowadays", but after he heard it, he was blown away! Take my advice and lay all skeptics aside. When you actually hear this stuff, you can't help but have a smile on your face. It's that good. These guys are pros when it comes to meshing the two genres. What better genre to mesh with metal than Polka? Very impressive.

Another thing that impresses me with Fintroll is their ability to write good songs. To me there are a lot of bands out there, especially Black Metal bands, with good musicianship but the inability to write a good song if it killed them. You find nothing of the sort with Fintroll. Not only is this some of the catchiest metal, but it's also chock full of wonderful musicianship. You'll find layers and layers of memorable melodies. If you're into metal and are interested in seeing how far it can be taken, give this one a try!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly not poop, November 25, 2004

By	Nataku - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jaktens Tid (Audio CD)

Finntroll is musically and thematically brilliant, a sort of soundtrack for a dark forest. If you don't like polka with your metal, don't buy it. If you like amazing, pure folk-metal, dark soundscapes and great musicianship, order it immediately. Don't listen to the review below (or above, I have no idea). Anyway, a brilliant mix of traditional finnish folk and metal.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aaargh, Matey, Aaargh!, March 3, 2005

By	Fred Rayworth (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jaktens Tid (Audio CD)

This is a surprisingly fun album. Can't understand a word they are singing but then again, I never listen to the lyrics anyway. Let's just say their "articulated vocal noises" are right on the mark. They are such a unique blend of death metal and Finnish humpaa (?) music and it somehow works. And, it works very well. I picture lots of partying trolls, dwarves, whatever all having a good time singing, drinking, grunting and mumbling up a storm. It also reminds me of a bunch of non-English speaking pirates on a drinking binge, hence the title of this review. Quite well done and highly recommended.