Joku Raja Rakkaudesakin

Joku Raja Rakkaudesakin (Even Love Should Have Its Limits) – a phrase the Finnish folk duo of violinist Kukka Lehto and keyboardist Tero Pennanen, aka Pauanne, took as their starting point to musically explore the meaning, history and boundaries of love, in all its shades from light to dark. Featuring an impressive array of guest musicians, this album is far more robust and wide-ranging than you might expect, from the thumping folk rock of ‘Pelkkä Persevä Neitsyt’ to the beautifully orchestrated soundscape of ‘Älä Mene Heilani Heikolle Jäälle’. The wonderful ‘Karjala’ is a highlight – a rattling, delightfully off-kilter number which seemingly transitions from future-folk dance to shimmering vintage pop. ‘Taivaallinen Profetia’ builds from a sparkling backdrop of glittering echoes to a racing, highly emotional, dive into the heart. At every moment, Joku Raja Rakkaudesakin is a thrillingly adventurous and arrestingly affecting work.