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Welcome back Korpiklaani<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 some of the finest purveyors of danceable metal since 2003. The jaunty folk metalists are coming swinging into 2024 with their 12th studio album Rankarumpu <\/em>. Featuring their signature blend of energetic, fast-tempo tunes mixed with fiddle-carrying melody lines, Rankarumpu <\/em>easily slides into their discography as yet another fantastic entry.<\/p>\n I’m happy to report that Korpiklaani<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> haven’t slowed down or become wearily predictable. While they keep a trademark sound, Rankarumpu <\/em>isn’t stale by any means. It’s exciting to hear them make music that has integrity and thoughtfulness. There isn’t a throwaway track on the entire album. Each song has it’s own unique hook and memorable moments. Whether it’s a break-down with chanting, an intriguing intro, or slower melodic moments, Rankarumpu <\/em>is a great evolutionary step for a band with such a carved-out reputation proceeding them.<\/p>\n Korpiklaani<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> really chiseled out for themselves and many to come a memorable slice of the metaldom pie. Their spirited approach to making metal is downright infectious. You can’t help but smile when you listen to Rankarumpu<\/em>. If you’re a long-time Korpiklaani<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> fan, this album will not disappoint. Each track is relatively shorter in length and special in it’s own way. The incorporation of very “unmetal” instruments like the accordion is so charming. I like the mental imagine of their non-standard instrumentalists just going to town on their respective equipment, giving their all to keep up with the pace of the music. <\/p>\n \n