Hedningarna, 1989-2003 - 1h 17m 41s

Tracks & Durations

1. Tuuli	5:37
2. Suet Ulvo	2:47
3. Kruspolska	3:46
4. Tina Vieri	5:39
5. Chicago	2:59
6. Ukkonen	5:32
7. Dolkaren	5:00
8. Vettoi	3:13
9. Viktorin	2:40
10. Nàvdi - Fasa	7:58
11. Fulvalsen	3:26
12. Vottikaalina	2:19
13. Juopolle Joutunut	3:33
14. Gorrlaus	5:08
15. Höglorfen	4:54
16. Neidon Laulo	4:50
17. Skåne	4:17
18. Björnlåten	3:53

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Review

Hedningarna ("Heathens") was and remains in the vanguard of the Nordic folk revival. Their sound incorporates droning fiddles, hurdy-gurdies, and plucked instruments of medieval vintage, plus Sami yoiks (an indigenous Scandinavian vocal style not unlike Native American chanting) and repetitive, alliterative Finnish folk verses sung by vehement, sharp-edged female voices. These are augmented by snare-led drum 'n' bass conceits, shimmering echoes of Philip Glass, demented electric guitar solos, and some of the most breathless, bouncy BPMs this side of a dangerously out-of-control pogo stick. The present compilation is derived from five recordings released over 14 years, during which the founding trio of Hallbus Totte Mattsson, Anders Norudde, and Björn Tollin was joined by a shifting roster of talented collaborators. A favorite with ravers at home and abroad, this Swedish/Finnish outfit adheres to a runic, fate-driven esthetic that is rendered incongruously catchy by a prevailing undercurrent of quiet wit and mordant humor. -- Christina Roden

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