Karkelo (2009)

Karkelo is the sixth studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. The title is the Finnish interpretation of the word "party", or otherwise meaning loosely "having fun" or "frolic".

Pre-release and production

The band started recording material on 15 February. The album was released on 26 June 2009. The songs had the drums recorded in Petrax studio located in Hollola with the rest of the instruments recorded in Grooveland Recording Studio based in Lahti. In support of the album's release, Korpiklaani underwent their first North American tour in April and May 2009.

Three versions of a single for the song "Vodka" were released in anticipation of this album in May 2009. The CD version of the single was released in Finland on 27 May 2009, and the digital single, along with the 7" picture vinyl, was released on 29 May 2009. The B-side of the single is "Juodaan Viinaa".

Personnel

• Jonne Järvelä - vocals, guitars, percussion, choirs
• Juho Kauppinen - accordion, guitars on "Uniaika", choirs
• Cane - guitars, choirs
• Hittavainen - fiddle, viola, mandolin, tin whistle
• Jarkko Aaltonen - bass
• Matti Johansson - drums, choirs

Guest musicians

Aksu Hanttu - backing vocals

Production

• Svante Forsbäck - mastering
• Jan "Örkki" Yrlund - artwork
• Aksu Hanttu - producer, recording, mixing
• Harri Hinkka - photography