Varjo – Viimeinen Näytös

Releasedate: 30-04-2010; Label: Stupido Records
By: Nina Mende

The story goes back in 1996 when Antti Lautala and Henry Waldén formed a band called Varjo (a shadow in English). Varjo was influenced by gothic rock, post-punk and ambient but it differed from other gothic bands by the Finnish lyrics. At the beginning of the 21st century Varjo was the most successful gothic band with Finnish lyrics. After the third album there were changes in line-up but also a tragedy: ex-keyboard player disappeared and after a year and a half he was found dead. After those difficult times Varjo made new songs, supported New Model Army and was ready to record the fifth album. Two weeks before the studio Henry died in a fire accident and that ended the story of Varjo. Four months after the funerals the trio recorded the last album. This very album is now released and is called “Viimeinen Näytös”.

The music on “Vimmeinen Näytös” by Varjo is a little psychedelic. An odd sound that differs from all you have ever heard before, yet great and very catchy. With a big sound the band rocks through the 11 songs. This sound is rare for Finland, but also rare in general. It takes you a couple times of listening before you grasp the whole width and depth of the arrangements. All songs are in Finnish. The album layout is held in black and grey, so are the pictures. You can find all lyrics in the booklet. The last song on the album is almost all instrumental and very psychedelic. A great closing for a great album. Enjoy.

Line Up:
Bass: Matthew Pallasoja
Vocals: Antti Lautala
Guitar: Antti Lautala
Drums: Jukka Laine

Tracklist: 01. Maalaa 02. Joku Sytytti Kynttilän 03. Nyt Mun Silmät Näkee Enemmän 04. Soluttautujat 05. Velka 06. Kadonneet 07. Sairaalassa 08. Hissi 09. Susan 10. Viimeinen Näytös 11. Olet Ehkä Kuullut

Links:
Varjo MySpace