Vorna – Aamunkoi
Lifeforce Records
8,5/10,0
Brief:
The music of VORNA from Tampere is as melancholic as sublimely gloomy. The sextet from Finland, active since 2008, enters with a majestic metal sound that also features symphonic and folk accents.
The band’s fourth album stands out for its self-evident, breathing musicality. The lyrics are presented again in the Finnish native language of the musicians and support the mythical character of the tracks. The album title could hardly be more aptly chosen. “Aamunkoi” can be translated as “Aurora”. In literature, this means “The Dawn”. In the far north, where VORNA come from, this is also the name for the phenomenon of the polar lights. In both interpretations darkness and grace play a role. Astonishment and fear are also to be associated. Not everything can be grasped and cleary understood. Much remains in the indefinite and in the intermediate tones. This closes the circle to the melancholic metal of the six Finns and their nature-loving understanding of art.
In comparison with the debut “Ajastaika” (2013), the second album from 2015, “Ei valo minua seuraa”, and the debut on LIFEFORCE RECORDS, “Sateet palata saavat” (2019), VORNA surpass themselves on “Aamunkoi”. All songs sound immensely multifaceted, accentuated and above all atmospheric.
The gloomy emotionality and fine melody lines of the band’s fourth album pull in their spell. The contrasting play between forward attacks and fragile atmosphere, which reaches deep, has lasting effects and impresses.
Tracklist:
- Hiljaisuus ei kesta
- Harva paattaa hyvasteistaan
- Valo
- Aika Pakenee
- Kallioilla
- Muualle
- Raja
- Meri
- Aamunkoi
Main Focus Tracks:
- Hiljaisuus ei kesta
- Harva paattaa hyvasteistaan
- Raja
Other Recommended Tracks:
- Valo
- Aika Pakenee
- Meri
- Aamunkoi
Line-Up:
Niilo Könönen – Bass
Arttu Järvisalo – Guitars
Henri Lammintausta – Guitars
Vesa Salovaara – Vocals
Mikael Vanninen – Drums
Saku Myyryläinen – Keyboards
Comments:
With its modern and catchy metal, Vorna tells its rebirth through a technical and melodic concept album of beauty. Aamunkoi is an album of a great quality, intelligent and perfectly realized!
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Selected Discography:
Ajastaika – 2013
Ei valo minua seuraa – 2015
Sateet palata saavat – 2019
Aamunkoi – 2023
- Photo Credit: Serena Solomon