CMX - Melankolia

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Review by HERRY WAHYUDI

Melankolia is an album by the Finnish rock band CMX. Released in 1999, the album features a blend of alternative and progressive rock with elements of folk and classical music. The lyrics are introspective and melancholic, exploring themes of loss, isolation, and existential angst.

The album opens with "Punainen komentaja," a haunting instrumental piece that sets the mood for the rest of the album. The first track with vocals, "Kultanaamio," features a powerful chorus and a guitar solo that showcases the band's technical proficiency. "Pelon enkeli" is a slower, more atmospheric track with a beautiful string section.

The album's centerpiece is "Melankolia," a ten-minute epic that builds from a gentle acoustic intro to a soaring, symphonic climax. The lyrics are in Finnish, but the emotion behind them is universal. The song is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, taking the listener on a journey through the depths of despair and back again.

Other standout tracks include "Orrery," a catchy and upbeat song with a memorable guitar riff, and "Talvikuningas," a somber ballad with a haunting chorus.

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Filename: cmx-melankolia.rar
  • MP3 size: 14.4 mb
  • FLAC size: 109.8 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Melankolia4:11
10^1184:45

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Catalog Numbers

7243 553271 2 3

Labels

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Formats

  • CD
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Produced AtInkFish Studios
Recorded AtInkFish Studios
Mixed AtInkFish Studios
Pressed ByEMI Uden
Phonographic Copyright (p)Oy EMI Finland Ab
Copyright (c)Oy EMI Finland Ab

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByA. W. Yrjänä (tracks: 1), CMX (tracks: 1), Rake, Janne Halmkrona (tracks: 2)
Composed ByA. W. Yrjänä, Janne Halmkrona (tracks: 2)
Executive-ProducerGabi Hakanen
LayoutSami Fiander
Lyrics ByA. W. Yrjänä
Mastered ByPauli Saastamoinen
Photography ByAri Talusén
ProducerIllusion Rake
Recorded ByIllusion Rake
Mixed ByIllusion Rake

Notes

  • Recorded at Inkfish studios, Autumn 2003.
  • Made in EU

Barcodes

  • Barcode (String): 724355327123
  • Barcode (Text): 724355 327123
  • Label Code: LC 0148
  • Rights Society (Circled): bel BIEM

About CMX

Finnish rock band formed in 1985 in Tornio, later relocated to Helsinki/Porvoo. The current line-up consists of founding member A.W. Yrjänä (vocals, bass), Janne Halmkrona (guitar), Timo Rasio (guitar) and Olli-Matti Wahlström (drums). CMX (short for 'Cloaca Maxima') started as a hardcore punk band singing in English, but early on switched to Finnish and eventually moved to a bit more conventional style of rock, even though their music could be described as somewhat progressive and experimental (at least when compared to the other Finnish mainstream rock groups). Known for Yrjänä's folklore-esque lyrics, riped with references to religion, mythology, cultural anthropology, philosophy and arts; themes of CMX's songs are ranging from neoliberalism (concept they vigorously oppose), love, leap of faith, life and death to, as of late, futuristic imagery.

Real Name

    • Cloaca Maxima

Aliases

  • Raivo

Members

  • A. W. Yrjänä
  • Janne Halmkrona
  • Tuomas Peippo
  • Timo Rasio
  • Pasi Isometsä
  • Pekka Kanniainen
  • Olli-Matti Wahlström
  • Kimmo Suomalainen
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Summary by HERRY WAHYUDI

Melankolia is a powerful and emotional album that showcases CMX's musical and lyrical prowess. It may not be for everyone, but for those who appreciate thoughtful and introspective rock music, it is a must-listen.