Cloaca Maxima (album)
Encyclopedia
Cloaca Maxima is the first compilation album
by the Finnish
rock group CMX
. The name Cloaca Maxima
means "Great Sewer" in Latin
, and was also an early name of the band before it was shortened to CMX. The compilation contains three CDs named Physis, Aetheris and Astralis respectively. Physis, contains rock songs from their albums and EPs
, while Aetheris focuses on softer material. The third CD is reserved for B-sides of singles and some new songs recorded solely for the compilation.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
by the Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
rock group CMX
CMX (band)
CMX, originally Cloaca Maxima, are a Finnish rock band. They originally played hardcore punk, but soon expanded to play a wide variety of rock formats, including progressive rock, heavy metal, and mainstream rock n roll. Throughout their career, they have been influenced by progressive rock bands...
. The name Cloaca Maxima
Cloaca Maxima
The Cloaca Maxima is one of the world's earliest sewage systems. Constructed in Ancient Rome in order to drain local marshes and remove the waste of one of the world's most populous cities, it carried an effluent to the River Tiber, which ran beside the city....
means "Great Sewer" in Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
, and was also an early name of the band before it was shortened to CMX. The compilation contains three CDs named Physis, Aetheris and Astralis respectively. Physis, contains rock songs from their albums and EPs
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, while Aetheris focuses on softer material. The third CD is reserved for B-sides of singles and some new songs recorded solely for the compilation.
CD 1: Physis
- "Ainomieli '97" – 3:30 (a new version of a song from AurinkoAurinkoAurinko is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word "Aurinko" means "The Sun" in Finnish. The album cover depicts a cross section of a pineapple....
) - "Nimetön" – 3:37 (from DiscopolisDiscopolisDiscopolis is the sixth studio album by the Finnish rock group CMX.With Discopolis, CMX took a different approach on recording with the goal of making the first entirely Pro Tools-based album in Finland. The basic concept was to build the songs from small pieces, emphasizing editing and production...
) - "KultanaamioKultanaamio"Kultanaamio" is the second single from CMX's 1994 album Aura. It also appears on the group's first compilation album Cloaca Maxima. "Kultanaamio" means "Golden Mask" in Finnish....
" – 4:55 (from AuraAura (CMX album)Aura is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The album gained the band its first near-hit single and some commercial airplay with "Ruoste"...
) - "Nahkaparturi" – 1:48 (from KolmikärkiKolmikärkiKolmikärki is CMX's 1990 debut album. Despite the punk roots of the early CMX, the musical style of the album varies greatly. There's hardcore, heavy metal, acid rock, some jazz, ballads and even a waltz. A. W. Yrjänä's lyrics on the album contain a lot of religious imagery the band is still known...
) - "Nainen tanssii tangoa" – 4:34 (from AuraAura (CMX album)Aura is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The album gained the band its first near-hit single and some commercial airplay with "Ruoste"...
) - "Vallat ja väet" – 4:21 (from DiscopolisDiscopolisDiscopolis is the sixth studio album by the Finnish rock group CMX.With Discopolis, CMX took a different approach on recording with the goal of making the first entirely Pro Tools-based album in Finland. The basic concept was to build the songs from small pieces, emphasizing editing and production...
) - "Kirosäkeet" – 4:10 (from RautakanteleRautakanteleRautakantele is a 1995 album by the Finnish rock group CMX. "Rautakantele" is Finnish and means "The Iron Kantele".Rautakantele is the most stylistically eclectic of CMX's albums...
) - "Suljettu astia" – 3:34 (from DiscopolisDiscopolisDiscopolis is the sixth studio album by the Finnish rock group CMX.With Discopolis, CMX took a different approach on recording with the goal of making the first entirely Pro Tools-based album in Finland. The basic concept was to build the songs from small pieces, emphasizing editing and production...
) - "Elokuun kruunu" – 4:32 (from AuraAura (CMX album)Aura is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The album gained the band its first near-hit single and some commercial airplay with "Ruoste"...
) - "Rautakantele" – 4:32 (from RautakanteleRautakanteleRautakantele is a 1995 album by the Finnish rock group CMX. "Rautakantele" is Finnish and means "The Iron Kantele".Rautakantele is the most stylistically eclectic of CMX's albums...
) - "Hiki" – 2:03 (from Raivo)
- "Manalainen" – 3:25 (from AurinkoAurinkoAurinko is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word "Aurinko" means "The Sun" in Finnish. The album cover depicts a cross section of a pineapple....
) - "Kätketty kukka" – 4:38 (from VeljeskuntaVeljeskuntaVeljeskunta is an album by Finnish rock band CMX. Its name means "The Brotherhood" in Finnish.The CD version of Veljeskunta also contains the Tanssitauti EP originally published in 1990. The gold version of the album, released in 2002 also contains CMX's earlier EP, Musiikin ystävälliset...
) - "Linnunhammas" – 3:21 (from RautakanteleRautakanteleRautakantele is a 1995 album by the Finnish rock group CMX. "Rautakantele" is Finnish and means "The Iron Kantele".Rautakantele is the most stylistically eclectic of CMX's albums...
) - "Marian ilmestys" – 5:47 (from AurinkoAurinkoAurinko is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word "Aurinko" means "The Sun" in Finnish. The album cover depicts a cross section of a pineapple....
)
CD 2: Aetheris
- "Hiljaisuuteen" – 2:04 (from RautakanteleRautakanteleRautakantele is a 1995 album by the Finnish rock group CMX. "Rautakantele" is Finnish and means "The Iron Kantele".Rautakantele is the most stylistically eclectic of CMX's albums...
) - "Ruoste" – 4:01 (from AuraAura (CMX album)Aura is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The album gained the band its first near-hit single and some commercial airplay with "Ruoste"...
) - "Helvetin hyvä paimen" – 2:47 (from VeljeskuntaVeljeskuntaVeljeskunta is an album by Finnish rock band CMX. Its name means "The Brotherhood" in Finnish.The CD version of Veljeskunta also contains the Tanssitauti EP originally published in 1990. The gold version of the album, released in 2002 also contains CMX's earlier EP, Musiikin ystävälliset...
) - "Talviunia" – 3:30 (from RautakanteleRautakanteleRautakantele is a 1995 album by the Finnish rock group CMX. "Rautakantele" is Finnish and means "The Iron Kantele".Rautakantele is the most stylistically eclectic of CMX's albums...
) - "Turkoosi" – 4:18 (from AuraAura (CMX album)Aura is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The album gained the band its first near-hit single and some commercial airplay with "Ruoste"...
) - "Veden ääri" – 3:07 (from RautakanteleRautakanteleRautakantele is a 1995 album by the Finnish rock group CMX. "Rautakantele" is Finnish and means "The Iron Kantele".Rautakantele is the most stylistically eclectic of CMX's albums...
) - "Aura" – 3:31 (from AuraAura (CMX album)Aura is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The album gained the band its first near-hit single and some commercial airplay with "Ruoste"...
) - "Pelasta maailmaPelasta maailma"Pelasta maailma" is the first single from the CMX album Rautakantele. It also appears on the compilation album Cloaca Maxima. The chorus contains a quote from a poem by L. Onerva. "Pelasta maailma" means "Save the World" in Finnish.- Cover versions :...
" – 4:16 (from RautakanteleRautakanteleRautakantele is a 1995 album by the Finnish rock group CMX. "Rautakantele" is Finnish and means "The Iron Kantele".Rautakantele is the most stylistically eclectic of CMX's albums...
) - "Tähteinvälinen '97" – 5:06 (a new version of a song from AurinkoAurinkoAurinko is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word "Aurinko" means "The Sun" in Finnish. The album cover depicts a cross section of a pineapple....
) - "Tulikiveä" – 3:50 (from VeljeskuntaVeljeskuntaVeljeskunta is an album by Finnish rock band CMX. Its name means "The Brotherhood" in Finnish.The CD version of Veljeskunta also contains the Tanssitauti EP originally published in 1990. The gold version of the album, released in 2002 also contains CMX's earlier EP, Musiikin ystävälliset...
) - "Yöllisiä" – 3:20 (from RautakanteleRautakanteleRautakantele is a 1995 album by the Finnish rock group CMX. "Rautakantele" is Finnish and means "The Iron Kantele".Rautakantele is the most stylistically eclectic of CMX's albums...
) - "Mikään ei vie sitä pois" – 3:19 (from AuraAura (CMX album)Aura is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The album gained the band its first near-hit single and some commercial airplay with "Ruoste"...
) - "Yö ei ole pimeä päivä" – 3:08 (from AurinkoAurinkoAurinko is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word "Aurinko" means "The Sun" in Finnish. The album cover depicts a cross section of a pineapple....
) - "Talvipäivänseisaus" – 4:46 (from AuraAura (CMX album)Aura is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The album gained the band its first near-hit single and some commercial airplay with "Ruoste"...
)
CD 3: Astralis
- "Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot '97" – 4:08 (a new version of the single "Musiikin ystävälliset kasvotMusiikin ystävälliset kasvotMusiikin ystävälliset kasvot is an EP by CMX. It was recorded in 1991 to be released as a four song EP, but instead the title track was released as a single. The EP was finally released in 1998 under the name Musiikin ystävälliset kasvot + 5 and included six songs...
") - "Katariinanpyörä" – 2:33 (acoustic version of a song from AurinkoAurinkoAurinko is an album by the Finnish rock group CMX. The word "Aurinko" means "The Sun" in Finnish. The album cover depicts a cross section of a pineapple....
, appeared as a B-side of "Manalainen") - "Siivekäs" – 4:41 (a new song, also released as a single)
- "Hyvä tahto" – 4:11 (a new song)
- "Joet" – 3:47 (B-side of "Pelasta maailmaPelasta maailma"Pelasta maailma" is the first single from the CMX album Rautakantele. It also appears on the compilation album Cloaca Maxima. The chorus contains a quote from a poem by L. Onerva. "Pelasta maailma" means "Save the World" in Finnish.- Cover versions :...
") - "Aamutähti '97" – 4:29 (a new version of a song from DiscopolisDiscopolisDiscopolis is the sixth studio album by the Finnish rock group CMX.With Discopolis, CMX took a different approach on recording with the goal of making the first entirely Pro Tools-based album in Finland. The basic concept was to build the songs from small pieces, emphasizing editing and production...
) - "Keskellä" – 2:18 (B-side of "KultanaamioKultanaamio"Kultanaamio" is the second single from CMX's 1994 album Aura. It also appears on the group's first compilation album Cloaca Maxima. "Kultanaamio" means "Golden Mask" in Finnish....
") - "Marmori" – 4:17 (a new song)
- "Seittemän Jeesusta" – 3:20 (B-side of "Nimetön")
- "Riitti" – 4:43 (B-side of "Vallat ja väet")
- "Saatana" – 4:17 (B-side of "Ruoste")
- "Pimeä maa (live '95)" – 3:58 (a song from the TanssitautiTanssitautiTanssitauti is an EP by CMX released in 1990. The band had released their debut album Kolmikärki earlier the same year with a different lineup. Tanssitauti is the first CMX recording to feature guitarist Janne Halmkrona, who appears on all of the band's albums from this point on...
EP recorded at Tavastia ClubTavastia ClubThe Tavastia Club is a popular rock music club in Helsinki, Finland. The house is owned by Hämäläis-Osakunta, one of the student nations at the University of Helsinki, but since 1991 the club has been operated by a private enterprise renting the house from the nation. It is located in central...
, HelsinkiHelsinkiHelsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
1995) - "Näkyjen pitelijä" – 5:21 (B-side of "Manalainen")
- "Shakti" – 4:35 (a new song)
- "Reuna" – 3:07 (a new song)
Personnel
- A. W. YrjänäA. W. YrjänäAki Ville Yrjänä , 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 four collections of poems.- Music :Yrjänä has studied theology and comparative religion,...
- Vocals, Bass guitar - Janne HalmkronaJanne HalmkronaJanne Halmkrona is a Finnish musician. He is best known for playing in CMX, a band he joined in 1990, replacing Kimmo Suomalainen. He has also released two albums with Sapattivuosi, a Black Sabbath tribute band. Halmkrona also works as a production manager for Sony BMG Finland.Halmkrona holds a...
- Guitars - Timo Rasio - Guitars
- Pekka Kanniainen - Drums
- Gabi Hakanen - Producer, engineer, mixing
- Illusion Rake - Engineer, mixing
- Teropekka Virtanen - Engineer
- Ilkka Herkman - Engineer
- Dan Tigerstedt - Mixing
- Sumppi Sundström - Mixing (Tavastia)
- Pauli Saastamoinen - Mastering
- Jouni Leskinen - Sleeve art/design
- Ari Talusén - Photography
- Timo Lehtovaara - Choir leader
- Veikko Huuskonen - Strings