Johannes Kastaja Explained

Johannes Kastaja
Type:	EP
Artist:	CMX
Cover:	Johannes_Kastaja.jpg
Released:	1987
Recorded:	Summer 1987
Genre:	Hardcore punk
Length:	10:05
Label:	P.Tuotanto
Producer:	CMX

Johannes Kastaja is the first EP by CMX. It, with Raivo, is included on Kolmikärki Gold, the 2002 re-release of the band's debut album. "Lapsi" became something of a cult song, with controversial lyrics about child sexual abuse.^[1]

The cover art is made by Läjä Äijälä.^[2]

Personnel

• A. W. Yrjänä -- vocals, bass
• Kimmo Suomalainen -- guitar
• Pekka Kanniainen -- drums

Track listing

All songs written by A. W. Yrjänä, except where noted.^[3]

1. "Mielipuolinen rakkaus" (Kanniainen, Suomalainen, Yrjänä) -- 1:30
2. "Lapsi"—1:46
3. "Siunattu otsa" (Kanniainen, Suomalainen, Yrjänä) -- 1:58
4. "My Tribe"—0:54
5. "On the Wing"—0:59
6. "Shaman's Prayer"—2:58

Notes and References

1. http://www.noise.fi/levyarvostelut/?id=43 Noise.fi : CMX - Kolmikärki Gold -arvostelu
2. http://cmx.fi/bio/ CMX Biography
3. http://www.discogs.com/release/511653 CMX - Johannes Kastaja