Ukon Wacka is the seventh studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. It was released on 4 February 2011 through Nuclear Blast. The title refers to an ancient pagan sacrificial feast, dedicated to Ukko. The album is sung in their native language.
Track listing
Tracks 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 lyrics by Juha Jyrkäs, music by Jonne Järvelä. Track 2 lyrics by Järvelä, music by Timo Nikki/Teijo Kettula/Teijo Erkinharju. Track 4 lyrics by Hellevi Hiltunen/Juha "Korppi" Jaakkola, music by Järvelä. Tracks 5, 7 and 9 lyrics and music by Jonne Järvelä. Track 2 is a cover of Peer Günt's "Bad Boys Are Here". Vocals on track 6 by Tuomari Nurmio.
Personnel Jonne Järvelä - lead vocals, electric & acoustic guitars, mandolin Jarkko Aaltonen - bass Matti "Matson" Johansson - drums, backing vocals Juho Kauppinen - accordion, backing vocals, guitars Jaakko "Hittavainen" Lemmetty - acoustic and electric violin, jouhikko, tin-whistle, recorder, torupill (bagpipe), mandolin, mouth harp Kalle "Cane" Savijärvi - guitars, backing vocals
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