Faarao & Kakspäinen Narttu - Faarao Kakspäinen Narttu

Review by Zachary DeSantis

Album Review: Faarao Kakspäinen Narttu by Faarao & Kakspäinen Narttu Released in 2014 under the Finnish label Karkia Mistika, Faarao Kakspäinen Narttu is a gritty yet soulful dive into the swampy waters of blues and rock. With its roots firmly planted in Finland’s vibrant music scene, this collaboration between Faarao Pirttikangas and Juhana "Kakspäinen" Nyrhinen—aided by the talented Pekko Käppi—delivers an album that feels both raw and refined. The genres may be listed as blues and rock, but it’s the styles, like swamp pop and rhythm & blues, that truly give this record its muddy boots and slicked-back hair. The mastering work by Pentti Dassum adds a polished edge to the overall sound, while the lacquer cut (credited simply to “K”) ensures warmth and depth on every track. But let’s get real here—it’s the performances that make this thing hum. Tracks like Siwan Kassit and Oi Kuolema stick with you long after the needle lifts off the record. Take Siwan Kassit, for instance. It’s got this slow-burning groove that sneaks up on you, kind of like how autumn creeps into Helsinki—you don’t notice it at first, but then BAM, you're knee-deep in fallen leaves. The interplay between Faarao’s vocals and the moody instrumentation creates a hypnotic vibe. You can almost smell the damp earth and hear the creaking wooden floors of some forgotten juke joint. Then there’s Oi Kuolema. This one hits hard because it’s so unapologetically emotional. It's not just singing; it's storytelling. The lyrics feel personal, like they were scribbled down late at night when no one else was around. And damn if those harmonica riffs don’t tug at your heartstrings. What makes Faarao Kakspäinen Narttu stand out isn’t just its technical brilliance or genre-blurring style—it’s the way it captures something intangible about human experience. There’s pain, joy, grit, and humor all rolled into one messy package. Sure, it ain’t perfect, but that’s kinda the point. Life ain’t perfect either, right? Reflecting on this album, I find myself thinking about how music connects us across borders and languages. Here we have a Finnish project steeped in American traditions, yet it never feels derivative. Instead, it carves out its own space—a little corner where swamp pop meets Nordic melancholy. Oh, and fun fact? Listening to this album somehow made me crave rye bread. Go figure.

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Artist: Faarao & Kakspäinen Narttu
Album: Faarao Kakspäinen Narttu

Finland

2014

Rating: 4.67

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Jumisen Raitti
Siwan Kassit
Oi Kuolema

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FAARAO & KAKSPÄINEN NARTTU ::: SIWAN KASSIT

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Catalog Numbers

KARMI-054

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Karkia Mistika

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
EP

Companies

Role	Company
Lacquer Cut At	SST Brüggemann GmbH

Credits

Role	Credit
Lacquer Cut By	K
Mastered By	Pentti Dassum
Performer	Faarao Pirttikangas, Juhana Nyrhinen, Pekko Käppi

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Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): KARMI-054 A K SST
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): KARMI-054 B K SST

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Here’s a fun fact: The album *Faarao Kakspäinen Narttu* by Faarao & Kakspäinen Narttu is a hidden gem from Finland, blending swampy blues and rhythm & blues with a raw, gritty edge. Released in 2014 on the Karkia Mistika label, it features tracks like "Oi Kuolema" that feel like they’re straight out of a smoky roadhouse bar. What makes it special? The mastering was done by Pentti Dassum, adding a polished touch to its otherwise untamed vibe. It’s Finnish swamp pop at its finest!