Eppu Normaali is one of the most popular rock bands in Finland. The band formed in 1976 in Ylöjärvi, a small town near Tampere. The band is the best-selling music artist in Finland, with certified sales of nearly two million records,[1] and it has also gained success especially in the use of the Finnish language in rock lyrics. In addition to their studio albums, Eppu Normaali also released live records, DVDs, and over 20 singles.
Eppu Normaali
Eppu Normaali at Ratina Stadium on 14 August 2004.
Martti Syrjä Mikko "Pantse" Syrjä Aku Syrjä Juha Torvinen Sami Ruusukallio
Past members
Mikko Saarela Mikko "Vaari" Nevalainen
Eppu Normaali's most famous songs include "Vuonna '85" (In the Year '85), "Kitara, taivas ja tähdet" (The Guitar, the Sky and the Stars), "Murheellisten laulujen maa" (The Land of Sorrowful Songs), "Pimeyden tango" (Tango of Darkness), "Suolaista sadetta" (Salty Rain) and "Tahroja paperilla" (Stains on the Paper).
The members of the original band were Juha Torvinen (guitar), Mikko Saarela (bass), Aku Syrjä (drums), and brothers Martti Syrjä (vocals) and Mikko "Pantse" Syrjä (guitar). (The brothers are the sons of accomplished writers Kirsi Kunnas and Jaakko Syrjä).[2] In 1979, bassist Mikko Saarela left the band, and Mikko Nevalainen played bass with Eppu Normaali until 1989. The current bassist is Sami Ruusukallio.
The band took its name from a character in the Mel Brooks movie Young Frankenstein, and the subtitler translated the name of the character Abby Normal (abnormal) into the Finnish equivalent Eppu Normaali (epänormaali, roughly 'abnormal'; a Finnish equivalent of the original play with words).[3]
In 1977, the band participated in a local rock music competition. Finnish folk/pop legend Juice Leskinen was present and issued a demand that they "must win", but the judges were unimpressed—the band did not win. The band began sending demos to various record companies and they were soon signed to Poko Rekords.
They initially released albums in a punk pop style that gained favourable reviews, but the band did not gain mainstream acceptance until 1984 with what had evolved into a more AOR-oriented music style. Rupisia Riimejä Karmeita Tarinoita was released in 1984, and it was followed by Kahdeksas Ihme in 1985 and Valkoinen Kupla in 1986. This trio of albums were all hits, with combined sales of over 300,000 copies. Kahdeksas Ihme is their top-selling non-greatest hits record to date.[4]
Although their albums all sold well, the band decided to take a break in 1989 after intensive tours around the country and when Mikko Nevalainen left the group. In 1993, they released Studio Etana, which was to become their last studio album for eleven years. The band came close to breaking up, citing "lacking inspiration" as the primary cause. Their 1996 release Repullinen hittejä, a greatest hits compilation sold over 240,000 copies,[5] reaching the top of the Finnish charts. This record also stayed on the charts for over two years, a duration which is second of all time in Finland.[5] After its release, the band effectively stopped touring or performing live.[2]
In 2004, the band announced they would record a new album, Sadan vuoden päästäkin, which became one of the band's most successful releases.[4] In 2007, they released their most recent album, Syvään päähän.[3]
In 2016, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a documentary film, book, photo exhibition and a massive show on Ratina stadium.[6] The stadium concert had over 30 000 spectators.[1]
^ ab"Pamputtaako poliisi vai saadaanko suolaista sadetta? Seuraa Eppu Normaalin juhlakonsertin tunnelmia". Yle (in Finnish). 6 August 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
^Vatka, Miia. "Eppu Normaalilla yllätys juhlavuoden kunniaksi: Bändistä dokumenttielokuva". Iltalehti (in Finnish). Retrieved 24 September 2016.
External links
Eppunormaali.fi Official home page
Eppunormaali.net Fan page
August 20, 2023
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This article relies excessively on references to primary sources Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources Find sources Eppu Normaali news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message Eppu Normaali is one of the most popular rock bands in Finland The band formed in 1976 in Ylojarvi a small town near Tampere The band is the best selling music artist in Finland with certified sales of nearly two million records 1 and it has also gained success especially in the use of the Finnish language in rock lyrics In addition to their studio albums Eppu Normaali also released live records DVDs and over 20 singles Eppu NormaaliEppu Normaali at Ratina Stadium on 14 August 2004 Background informationOriginYlojarvi FinlandGenresPunk rock in 1970s pub rock rock and roll pop rockYears active1976 presentMembersMartti SyrjaMikko Pantse SyrjaAku SyrjaJuha TorvinenSami RuusukallioPast membersMikko SaarelaMikko Vaari NevalainenEppu Normaali s most famous songs include Vuonna 85 In the Year 85 Kitara taivas ja tahdet The Guitar the Sky and the Stars Murheellisten laulujen maa The Land of Sorrowful Songs Pimeyden tango Tango of Darkness Suolaista sadetta Salty Rain and Tahroja paperilla Stains on the Paper Contents 1 History 2 Discography 2 1 Studio albums 2 2 Live albums 2 3 Compilation albums 3 Filmography 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory Edit Eppu Normaali at the Kaivopuisto in 1980The members of the original band were Juha Torvinen guitar Mikko Saarela bass Aku Syrja drums and brothers Martti Syrja vocals and Mikko Pantse Syrja guitar The brothers are the sons of accomplished writers Kirsi Kunnas and Jaakko Syrja 2 In 1979 bassist Mikko Saarela left the band and Mikko Nevalainen played bass with Eppu Normaali until 1989 The current bassist is Sami Ruusukallio The band took its name from a character in the Mel Brooks movie Young Frankenstein and the subtitler translated the name of the character Abby Normal abnormal into the Finnish equivalent Eppu Normaali epanormaali roughly abnormal a Finnish equivalent of the original play with words 3 In 1977 the band participated in a local rock music competition Finnish folk pop legend Juice Leskinen was present and issued a demand that they must win but the judges were unimpressed the band did not win The band began sending demos to various record companies and they were soon signed to Poko Rekords They initially released albums in a punk pop style that gained favourable reviews but the band did not gain mainstream acceptance until 1984 with what had evolved into a more AOR oriented music style Rupisia Riimeja Karmeita Tarinoita was released in 1984 and it was followed by Kahdeksas Ihme in 1985 and Valkoinen Kupla in 1986 This trio of albums were all hits with combined sales of over 300 000 copies Kahdeksas Ihme is their top selling non greatest hits record to date 4 Although their albums all sold well the band decided to take a break in 1989 after intensive tours around the country and when Mikko Nevalainen left the group In 1993 they released Studio Etana which was to become their last studio album for eleven years The band came close to breaking up citing lacking inspiration as the primary cause Their 1996 release Repullinen hitteja a greatest hits compilation sold over 240 000 copies 5 reaching the top of the Finnish charts This record also stayed on the charts for over two years a duration which is second of all time in Finland 5 After its release the band effectively stopped touring or performing live 2 In 2004 the band announced they would record a new album Sadan vuoden paastakin which became one of the band s most successful releases 4 In 2007 they released their most recent album Syvaan paahan 3 In 2016 the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a documentary film book photo exhibition and a massive show on Ratina stadium 6 The stadium concert had over 30 000 spectators 1 Discography EditStudio albums Edit Martti Syrja vocalist and founding memberAknepop Acne pop 1978 Maximum Jee amp Jee 1979 Akun tehdas Aku s Factory 1980 Cocktail Bar Musiikkia Rantalasta Cocktail Bar Music from Rantala 1981 Tie vie The Road Carries 1982 Aku ja koyhat pojat Aku and the Poor Boys 1983 Rupisia riimeja karmeita tarinoita Scabby Rhymes and Frightening Stories 1984 Kahdeksas ihme Eighth Wonder 1985 Valkoinen kupla White Bubble 1986 Imperiumin vastaisku The Empire Strikes Back 1988 Historian suurmiehia Great Men of History 1990 Studio Etana Studio Snail 1993 Sadan vuoden paastakin Even After a Hundred Years 2004 Syvaan paahan To the Deep End 2007 Mutala 2011 Mutala Pure Audio Blu ray 2012 Live albums Edit Elavana Euroopassa Alive in Europe 1980 Onko viela pitka matka jonnekin Is there still a long way to somewhere 1994 Compilation albums Edit Pop pop pop Pop pop pop 1982 Hatullinen paskaa A hatful of shit 1984 Aku Juha Martti ja Mikko soolot Aku Juha Martti and Mikko solos 1987 Poko klassikko Poko classic 1987 Lyomattomat Unbeatables 1989 Hatullinen paskaa Soolot A hatful of shit Solos 1990 Paskahatun paluu Shithat s return 1991 Repullinen hitteja A bagful of hits 1996 Reppu 2 toinen repullinen kuolemattomia Eppu klassikoita Bag 2 another bagful of immortal Eppu classics 2003 Singlet 1978 2003 Singles 1978 2003 2003 Jackpot 101 Eppu klassikkoa 1978 2009 Jackpot 101 Eppu classics 1978 2009 6 CD 2009 Filmography EditThe Saimaa Gesture 1981 See also EditList of best selling music artists in FinlandReferences Edit a b Pamputtaako poliisi vai saadaanko suolaista sadetta Seuraa Eppu Normaalin juhlakonsertin tunnelmia Yle in Finnish 6 August 2016 Retrieved 24 September 2016 a b Europopmusic s Eppu Normaali profile a b Lindroos JT Eppu Normaali Biography All Music Guide Retrieved 24 September 2016 a b Eppu Normaali in Finnish Musiikkituottajat IFPI Finland Retrieved 2011 06 13 a b Finnish Charts Vatka Miia Eppu Normaalilla yllatys juhlavuoden kunniaksi Bandista dokumenttielokuva Iltalehti in Finnish Retrieved 24 September 2016 External links EditEppunormaali fi Official home page Eppunormaali net Fan page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Eppu Normaali amp oldid 1151207708, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
