Johannes Kastaja (John the Baptist) is the first EP by CMX. It, with Raivo, is included on Kolmikärki Gold, the 2002 re-release of the band's debut album. "Lapsi" became something of a cult song, with controversial lyrics about child sexual abuse.[1]
| Johannes Kastaja | |
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| EP by | |
| Released | 1987 |
| Recorded | Summer 1987 |
| Genre | Hardcore punk |
| Length | 10:05 |
| Label | P.Tuotanto |
| Producer | CMX |
The cover art is made by Läjä Äijälä.[2]
Personnel
edit- A. W. Yrjänä -- vocals, bass
- Kimmo Suomalainen -- guitar
- Pekka Kanniainen -- drums
Track listing
editAll songs written by A. W. Yrjänä, except where noted.[3]
- "Mielipuolinen rakkaus" ("Insane Love") (Kanniainen, Suomalainen, Yrjänä) -- 1:30
- "Lapsi" ("The Child") —1:46
- "Siunattu otsa" ("The Blessed Forehead") (Kanniainen, Suomalainen, Yrjänä) -- 1:58
- "My Tribe"—0:54
- "On the Wing"—0:59
- "Shaman's Prayer"—2:58
References
edit- ^ Noise.fi : CMX - Kolmikärki Gold -arvostelu
- ^ CMX Biography Archived 2013-05-09 at the Wayback Machine (in Finnish)
- ^ CMX - Johannes Kastaja