Lännen-Jukka
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| Lännen-Jukka | |
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| Released | 25 October 2006 |
| Genre | Folk |
| Length | 39:38 |
| Label | Poko Rekords |
Lännen-Jukka ("Western-Jukka"), subtitled Amerikansuomalaisia lauluja / Finnish-American Folksongs, is a 2006 studio album by Finnish singer-songwriter J. Karjalainen. It was released on 25 October 2006.[1]
Karjalainen's intent for the album was a "stripped-down" approach encompassing American folk music and the Finnish language, with references to his interest in Finnish American culture. The music combines Delta blues with traditional Finnish rekilaulu lyrics.
Karjalainen's favourite tracks on the album are "Oksakruunu", "Piupali Paupali" and "Amerikanlaiva".[2]
The album production was the subject of a documentary by the Finnish public broadcaster Yle aired in 2007, entitled Lännen-Jukka Amerikassa (Lännen-Jukka in America).[3]
Commercial reception
Lännen-Jukka debuted at number three on the Official Finnish Album Chart, and stayed a total of 22 weeks in the top 40.[4]
Critical reception
The Finnish music magazine Soundi awarded Lännen-Jukka two stars.[5]
