Tom: Some Finnish electronic Europop for you now, Mr. Jeffries, suggested by reader Laura.
Tom: Hyökyaalto means ‘tsunami’, and he’s using that as a metaphor for love.
It’s a very listenable track, if not all that catchy. That “woah-oh-oh” breakdown before the chorus is great, and I’m always a fan of unnecessary double handclaps. It’s almost a bit U2-ish – add The Edge doing some electric guitar over the top and I think you’re basically there.
Tim: The intro got me nodding approvingly, and that feeling continued throughout, really. I slightly wish they’d done a bit more with the higher-pitched woah-oh-oh from the intro, through. The first time I heard it I did think it went on a bit after the bridge; the second time I also felt that, but didn’t mind at all.
Tom: Translated into English, I reckon this could be a hit over here.
There’s a curious disconnect between the video and the audio: in the video, his mouth putting so much energy and emphasis into every word, while the version of him in the studio seems to be singing quite calmly.
Tim: Sure, but if you put that amount of energy into a normal recording studio he’s going to end up knocking through the walls with his arms.
Tom: Not sure about the cuddle-party during the bridge, though.
Tim: Yeah – doesn’t really fit with the whole love idea.