Idja Explained

Idja
Type:	studio
Artist:	Shaman
Cover:	ShamanIdja250.jpg
Released:	8 January 1999
Recorded:	1998
Genre:	Folk metal
Length:	42:11
Label:	Natural Born
Producer:	Roope Latvala
Prev Title:	Hunka Lunka
Prev Year:	1996
Next Title:	Shamániac
Next Year:	2002

Idja is the debut studio album by Finnish folk metal band Shaman, who later changed their name to Korpiklaani. The album was produced by Roope Latvala, best known as the guitarist of the Finnish metal bands Children of Bodom and Sinergy.

The song "Ođđa máilbmi" was also released as a demo/single before the album's release.

Track listing

All songs written by Jonne Järvelä, except where noted.

1. "Ođđa máilbmi" (lyrics Maaren Aikio/Järvelä by music by Järvelä) – 4:15
2. "Idja" – 3:24
3. "Ulda" – 4:23
4. "Vuojan" – 4:33
5. "Riehču" – 4:07
6. "Giella" – 2:41
7. "Festet" – 2:27
8. "Orbina" – 3:59
9. "It šat duolmma mu" – 3:26
10. "Ostir böö" – 3:46
11. "Hunka lunka" – 2:05
12. "Suollemaš bahčči" – 3:03

Personnel

• Jonne Järvelä - vocals, yoik, guitar, lead acoustic guitar, shaman drum, percussion
• Juke Eräkangas - drums, keyboards, backing vocals
• Ilkka Kilpeläinen - bass
• Tero Piirainen - guitars, keyboards, co-lead & backing vocals