Release date: 27th September 2019
Everyone who knows me knows that Vorna is a band that means a lot to me – their debut album was the first thing I ever received a promo copy of when I started writing for Soundscape, and it was that good that it inspired me to fly out to Finland to see them live. Fast forward six (!!) years, and here I am writing about their third full-length release, Sateet palata saavat.
Admittedly I didn’t quite connect with their second album, but that’s a different story with Sateet palata saavat. Like with past releases, the band has progressed their sound once again and it’s refreshing because there’s no point in just rehashing the same album over and over. All three of their albums have their own unique sound, whilst simultaneously sounding unmistakably like Vorna, which is no mean feat in itself. Sateet palata saavat is very immersive, and is one of those albums you won’t be able to stop listening to.
Each of the nine tracks pack a real punch (along with the intro track which really helps to set the scene) with highlights including the previously-revealed Syvyydet and the mighty penultimate track Sateet that leads perfectly into the mighty closer Kauas, but for me the strongest track is by far the eighth track, Tyhjyys on tyyni. Arguably the most stunning song Vorna has ever created, this is one of those songs that will effortlessly get stuck in your head. The cleans are particularly stunning, and the slightly stripped-back section just after the halfway mark is extremely powerful and moving. To put it simply – I just can’t get enough of this song, and I just love the sheer emotion from every single element of the track.
As a whole, Sateet palata saavat is an incredible listen. It’s a tremendous bit of work, and a stunning collection of tracks as a whole. Vorna have got it nailed when it comes to writing powerful and memorable music, and this album is testament to that.
9/10
