''Johannes Kastaja'' is the first EP by CMX. It, with ''

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'', is included on ''

Kolmikärki ''Kolmikärki'' (''Trident'') is CMX's 1990 debut album. Despite CMX's roots in punk, the musical style of the album varies greatly. The record meshes hardcore, heavy metal, acid rock, some jazz, ballads and waltz. A. W. Yrjänä's lyrics on t ...

Gold'', the 2002 re-release of the band's debut album. "Lapsi" became something of a cult song, with controversial

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about child sexual abuse. The cover art is made by Läjä Äijälä.

Personnel

A. W. Yrjänä Aki Ville Yrjänä (born 30 July 1967 in Kemi), better known by the stage name, A. W. Yrjänä (), is a poet and the singer, bassist, and primary songwriter of the Finnish rock band CMX. In addition to his musical work, he has published five ...

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*Kimmo Suomalainen --

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*Pekka Kanniainen --

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Track listing

All songs written by

, except where noted.CMX - Johannes Kastaja
/ref> #"Mielipuolinen rakkaus" (Kanniainen, Suomalainen, Yrjänä) -- 1:30 #"Lapsi"—1:46 #"Siunattu otsa" (Kanniainen, Suomalainen, Yrjänä) -- 1:58 #"My Tribe"—0:54 #"On the Wing"—0:59 #"Shaman's Prayer"—2:58

References

{{Authority control CMX (band) albums 1987 EPs