Jussi Aaltonen's latest album, Uudelleen, is a captivating blend of electronic and instrumental music that showcases the Finnish musician's diverse talents. With a mix of ambient sounds, hypnotic beats, and haunting melodies, the album takes listeners on a journey that is both introspective and otherworldly.
From the opening track, "Sydän," Aaltonen establishes a dreamy atmosphere that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song's pulsing rhythms and ethereal vocals create a sense of urgency that carries throughout the record. This urgency is echoed in tracks like "Yksinäisyys," which features a driving beat and haunting strings, and "Kaukana," which builds to a climax of distorted guitar and thundering drums.
While Uudelleen is undeniably a work of electronic music, Aaltonen's use of live instrumentation adds a depth and richness to the songs that sets them apart from other artists in the genre. The album's standout track, "Kuolema," features a gorgeous piano melody that is both mournful and uplifting, while "Lumisade" incorporates a delicate acoustic guitar that lends a sense of intimacy to the track.