Riverland – Riverland (2013)

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Making its way from Finland, today we have Riverland and their self-titled debut release. Featuring a very soothing and relaxing combination of Progressive / Alternative Rock with some Folk elements, this duo delivers seven excellent tracks. Heavily focusing in creating lush atmospheres, Riverland manages to craft a very unique and well balanced debut.

Immediately creating a ‘feel good’ mood with the lush opener “Hope in The Air”, we can hear the band’s pop to folk influences in the span of the first minute. Miko Heino’s vocals are quite well suited for the music’s relaxing nature. “Help!” starts more in a folk-ish fashion with some cool beats and a very atmospheric vibe. On “Sounds” we can easily hear how they can perfectly fit the scene of a coffee house on a rainy afternoon. The band’s sound is quite direct and simple, perfectly fitting atmospheric concept of the album.

With very dramatic arrangements, “Pictures” is one of the most moving tracks on this release. However, our favorite song is the melancholic “2001 (Love)”, featuring the angelic female vocals of Satu Heino. Closing the album with “Clear Water” and the lush “Riverland”, the band has done a great job in creating emotional atmospheres that immediately draw the listener to their lyrical themes. With Roni Seppanen of Tracedawn fame on guitars, this is one very different musical outlet from his regular band.

Filled with excellent musical arrangements and a very mellow and enjoyable vibe, “Riverland” is one of the most relaxing releases we have received in quite a while. The band does a great job in transmitting emotions through music and their efforts in this debut release should be noted. If you like mellow atmospheric/alternative/progressive rock, head to the band’s website and check out this fine release.

Band: Riverland Album: Riverland

Label: Secret Entertainment

Release: 2013

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Genre: Alternative / Progressive Rock

Country: Finland

Rating: 88/100
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