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1.  Saivon Kimallus
2.  Pojan Kiiski
3.  Uloin
4.  Pienet Purot
5.  Sateen Soutu
6.  Haaksi
7.  Surunuotta
8.  Savoie
9.  Vuoksi
10.  Paluu Joelle
11.  Sees
12.  Siniset Runot

Total playing time:  70:04

Release Date: January 31st, 2012
Label: Lupus Lounge / Prophecy
Productions

Tenhi - Saivo

Reviewer: Peter

January 19, 2012

Finland is known for producing some very good metal bands, but what you may not know is that they also produce some of the best neofolk bands in existence.  Among the neofolk bands that have come from Finland include Nest and Tenhi, the latter of which finally has a new album out five years after their last proper release.  Entitled Saivo, Tenhi provides the soundtrack for a rainy day or a day or relaxation.

Like many neofolk acts, Tenhi demands the listener to get lost in the music.  However, many of Tenhi’s songs don’t blend together, creating a choppy, yet distinct method that allows for the listener to reflect on what they have heard.  The primary vocals have an old storyteller’s sound to it and are complimented by the more Shamanistic backing vocals.  The quiet nature of Tenhi’s music is such that even though it provides a relaxing atmosphere, it also forces the listener to focus on the music more than usual.  In a sense of the word, Tenhi is one of those groups that force the listener to subconsciously think about the compositions in the same manner as some forms of classical music.  Saivo provides much more than what is heard on the first, casual listen.  However, it is best enjoyed from beginning to end, as its mellow nature allows for the songs to flow without much interruption.

Tenhi has always made music for those who enjoy being in deep thought.  Saivo continues the Tenhi tradition of quality mood music, even if the mood of the listener has to be specific to enjoy the compositions.  Not their easiest album to get into, but Saivo is an album worth taking in…if you have the time and patience to do so.