Rankarumpu

Rankarumpu
Studio album by
Released5 April 2024 (2024-04-05)
GenreFolk metal
Length43:15
LabelNuclear Blast
ProducerJanne Saksa
Korpiklaani chronology
Jylhä
(2021)
Rankarumpu
(2024)
Singles from Rankarumpu
  1. "Saunaan"
    Released: 18 January 2024[1]
  2. "Aita"
    Released: 15 February 2024[2]
  3. "Oraakkelit"
    Released: 14 March 2024[3]
  4. "Rankarumpu"
    Released: 5 April 2024[4]

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]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound7/10[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

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Rankarumpu track listing
No.TitleLength
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

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Korpiklaani

  • 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

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Chart performance for Rankarumpu
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[12] 17

References

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  1. ^ "Korpiklaani Reveal Rankarumpu Album Details, Launch Music Video for New Single "Saunaan"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Korpiklaani Release New Single, Video "Aita"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Korpiklaani Release New Single, Video "Oraakkelit"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  4. ^ "KORPIKLAANI – Release Video For Title Track Of New Album "Rankarumpu" Which Is Out Today!". Metal-Roos. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Korpiklaani - Premiere 'Saunaan' Single And Video". Metal Storm. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Korpiklaani Releases New Music Video "Saunaan"". Metal Underground. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Korpiklaani Release Video For Brand New Single "Saunaan" + Pre-order For New Album Rankarumpu Starts Today!". Tuonela. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  8. ^ "KORPIKLAANI Announces New Album 'Rankarumpu'". Blabbermouth.net. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Korpiklaani announce new album Rankarumpu". Distorted Sound. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  10. ^ a b Khaneka, Sam (2 April 2024). "Album Review: Rankarumpu – Korpiklaani". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Korpiklaani: Rankarumpu" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 13 April 2024.