In the Finnish creation myth, 'The Kalevala,' Ilmatar is the Goddess of Air, who created heaven and earth by breaking two eggs brought to her by the eagle Kokko. This 2001 release from the world's most famous Nordic band is their most adventuresome to date, a dramatic leap forward. Ranging from energetic to contemplative and from haunting to joyous, songs like Kivutar (Goddess of Pain), Kappee (Lousy Dude) and Meri (The Sea) are woven with their sparkling female vocal gymnastics. Their arrangements are fresh and crisp, and their imaginative use of acoustics and percussion will knock your socks off!

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