Huomenna Päivä On Uus: A Finnish Country Gem That Kicks Ass (and Occasionally Whispers)
Let’s get one thing straight—this ain’t your polished Nashville crap. Huomenna Päivä On Uus by Freud Marx Engels & Jung is raw, unfiltered, and dripping with that Finnish folk-country grit you didn’t know you needed. Released in 1992 under Megamania, this album doesn’t just sit there; it grabs you by the collar and demands attention. And yeah, it’s country—but not the kind where dudes sing about trucks while sipping Bud Light. This is real-deal storytelling, with enough twang to keep things interesting but enough heart to make you feel like these guys are sitting right next to you at some dive bar in Helsinki.
First off, let’s talk about “Monenkirjava Tilkkutäkki” (or A Coat Of Many Colors if you’re feeling fancy). Holy hell, this track hits different. It’s got layers—like an onion, or maybe like grandma’s patchwork quilt after she’s had too much coffee. The vocals? Damn near haunting. Pekka Myllykoski takes the lead here, his voice cracking just enough to remind you he’s human, not some studio-perfect robot. The guitars weave around each other like drunk dancers at a wedding, sloppy but somehow beautiful. You remember this song because it sticks to your soul like syrup on pancakes. Messy? Sure. But also kinda perfect.
Then there’s “Kipee” (Psycho), which sounds exactly how being dumped for the third time in a month feels. Jussi Kinnunen lays down some basslines so low they might as well be crawling through mud, while Juha Sivonen pounds the drums like he’s trying to exorcise personal demons. The whole thing builds into this chaotic crescendo that makes you wanna scream along even though you don’t speak Finnish. It’s messy, loud, and completely unhinged—and honestly? That’s what makes it unforgettable.
The rest of the album keeps up the vibe without losing steam. Tracks like “Jäät Kaipaamaan” (Cry, Cry, Cry) bring the emotional gut-punches, while “Kierros Vielä” (The Race Is On) gives you that foot-stomping energy that’ll have you spilling your beer all over yourself. Credit goes to everyone involved—Arto Pajukallio shredding guitar riffs like a madman, Andy Musolff mixing this beast into something coherent, and Kai Jallu Jalonen snapping photos that probably smell like stale cigarettes and regret. Oh, and Timo Peedu’s cover art? Simple yet badass, like a tattoo you regret getting but secretly love.
Here’s the kicker: listening to Huomenna Päivä On Uus feels less like hearing an album and more like eavesdropping on someone else’s therapy session. These guys aren’t just playing music—they’re bleeding onto the tape. And weirdly enough, that’s what makes it work. By the time you hit “Farewell,” you’re left wondering why the hell Finnish country music isn’t blowing up worldwide. Maybe we’re too busy listening to Taylor Swift’s latest breakup anthem to notice the real gems hiding out in Scandinavia.
So go ahead, give this sucker a spin. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself humming songs in a language you can’t pronounce while crying over your morning oatmeal.
