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× Irrallaan

Irrallaan

by Flinch
Location Tampere, Finland
Year 2008
Language Finnish
Label Hype Records
Tracks 10
Format digital, CD
Artist Type band
Ten-track Finnish rock album with polished production, melancholic verses, and choruses designed for crowd participation, featuring production from Jonne Aaron.
Irrallaan leans into a bigger, more produced sound—still Finnish-language rock at its core, but with extra sheen, layered textures, and a pace that keeps moving. Released in April 2008 on Hype Records, the album features production from Jonne Aaron (Negative frontman), whose influence brings glam-tinged melodicism and radio-ready pacing into Flinch's approach. The album's strongest moments balance melancholy verses with choruses designed for crowd participation. Ten tracks ranging from 2:51 to 4:33, with the title track 'Irrallaan' (Detached/Disconnected) and nostalgic '1986' serving as key singles. The production adds depth without sacrificing directness - backing vocals from Capri, piano and synthesizer from Mr. Snack, and a mastering job from Pauli Saastamoinen that keeps everything clear and punchy. The album documents the 2008 lineup at a specific moment, bridging Finnish rock and glam-leaning melodicism.
Highlights: Irrallaan1986Taivas tähtiverhoineen

Genres

RockGlam rockFinnish rock

Styles

Alternative rockMelodic rock

Moods

melancholicpolishedmelodiccrowd-readyglam-tinged

Tags

FlinchIrrallaanTampereFinnish rockJonne AaronHype Records

Sounds Like

  • Finnish melodic rock
  • Early-2000s glam-leaning radio rock
  • Negative

Track Listing

  1. Suru kasvoilla
  2. 1986
  3. Taivas tähtiverhoineen
  4. Huutaen
  5. Ansa
  6. Elämäänsä eksinyt
  7. Irrallaan
  8. Lähtösi jälkeen
  9. Tulva
  10. Mee pois

Production

Mastering: Pauli Saastamoinen

Team:
  • Ville Liimatainen – vocals
  • Haiwe – guitar
  • Jaakko Alhola – guitar
  • Tommi Tenkula – bass
  • Oskari Salo – drums, percussion
  • Capri – backing vocals
  • Mr. Snack – piano, synthesizer

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