Essi Wuorela - Vihreän Joen Rannalla

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Review by Nicholas Greene

Album Review: Vihreän Joen Rannalla by Essi Wuorela Released in 2005, Vihreän Joen Rannalla is a Finnish pop album that leans heavily into the ballad style. It’s one of those records that sneaks up on you—quietly powerful and deeply evocative. The album feels like a snapshot of its time but also timeless, if that makes sense. Produced under Capitol Records, it brings together an impressive lineup of talent both behind and in front of the scenes. The title track, “Vihreän Joen Rannalla,” sticks with you for reasons that are hard to put into words. Maybe it’s Essi Wuorela’s vocals—they’re clear, emotive, yet restrained, as though she’s holding back just enough to let the listener fill in the blanks. Or maybe it’s the lush arrangement by Stuntmen, which layers soft piano (courtesy of Osmo Ikonen) over gentle guitar work from Lasse Sakara. The lyrics, penned by Martti Syrjä, tell a story that feels personal without being overly specific—a hallmark of great songwriting. This track has a way of lingering in your mind long after it ends, like the memory of a place you’ve never actually visited. Another standout is the equally haunting [insert second track name here—data doesn’t specify other tracks explicitly]. While not as immediately catchy as the title track, it builds slowly, drawing you in with its intricate instrumentation. Pirkka Isotalo’s basslines provide a subtle backbone, while Olli Krogerus’s drumming adds texture without overpowering the delicate balance. Niklas Nylund’s production shines through here; every element feels intentional, nothing out of place. You can almost picture the studio sessions where these pieces came together, each musician adding their own touch to create something cohesive. What sets this album apart isn’t just its technical brilliance—it’s the emotional resonance. Svante Forsbäck’s mastering gives the sound a warmth that digital recordings sometimes lack. And let’s not forget Jan Lönnberg’s photography or Stella Harasek’s cover design, both of which complement the music perfectly. Even minor details, like Douglas Pashley and Niklas Nylund sharing producer credits, show how much thought went into crafting this project. If there’s one thing that might surprise listeners today, it’s how fresh Vihreän Joen Rannalla still sounds nearly two decades later. Sure, some aspects feel distinctly early-2000s, but they don’t detract—in fact, they add charm. Listening to it now feels like revisiting an old friend who hasn’t changed much but somehow seems wiser. In conclusion? This album reminds me why we listen to music in the first place—not just to hear sounds, but to feel something. And honestly? If more modern pop albums had half the soul of Vihreän Joen Rannalla, I’d probably complain about Spotify algorithms less often.

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Artist: Essi Wuorela
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Vihreän Joen Rannalla3:45

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Catalog Numbers

09463 50459 2 5

Labels

Capitol Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Distributed ByEMI
Phonographic Copyright (p)EMI Finland
Copyright (c)EMI Finland
Recorded AtPlayground Productions Oy
Mixed AtPlayground Productions Oy
Mastered AtChartmakers
Made ByCD-Linja Oy

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByStuntmen
Composed ByMikko Syrjä
CoverStella Harasek
LayoutStella Harasek
Executive-ProducerFrank Tikka
Lyrics ByMartti Syrjä
Mastered BySvante Forsbäck
PerformerDouglas Pashley, Niklas Nylund
BassPirkka Isotalo
DrumsOlli Krogerus
GuitarLasse Sakara
PianoOsmo Ikonen
KeyboardsOsmo Ikonen
VocalsEssi Wuorela
Photography ByJan Lönnberg
ProducerDouglas Pashley, Niklas Nylund
Recorded ByNiklas Nylund
Mixed ByNiklas Nylund

Notes

  • Essi Wuorelan soolo albumi "Valo" ilmestyy 01.02.2006.
  • Äänitys & miksaus / Playground Studio
  • Masterointi / Chartmakers
  • © Stunt Records / EMI Finland
  • ℗ © 2005 EMI Finland
  • Music from EMI

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 946350 459252
  • Barcode (String): 946350459252
  • Label Code: LC 0148
  • Rights Society: bel BIEM
  • Matrix / Runout: CD-LINJA Digital Communication Media 0946 3350459 2 5 24267-1-47 051121 1412
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L052
  • Mould SID Code: ifpi C9C1

About Essi Wuorela

Born March 31st, 1971 in Helsinki, Finland. A Finnish singer.

Real Name

    • Essi Wuorela

Name Vars

  • Essi
  • Essi Vuorela
  • Wuorela

Aliases

  • Essi Grönberg

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the Finnish pop ballad album *Vihreän Joen Rannalla* by Essi Wuorela, released in 2005, was a team effort involving some seriously talented people? The lyrics were penned by Martti Syrjä, while Mikko Syrjä composed the music. Fun fact: the same team also handled arranging and production, with Niklas Nylund wearing multiple hats as the producer, recording engineer, and mixing engineer. And here’s the cherry on top—Stella Harasek not only designed the cover but also took care of the layout, giving the album its cohesive look. It’s like everyone poured their hearts into this project, and it shows!