Lapko

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Name = Lapko


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Origin = Finland
Genre = Alternative rock
Years_active = 1996–present
Label = Fullsteam Records
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URL = [http://www.lapko.com/ www.lapko.com]
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Lapko is a Finnish alternative rock band from Harjavalta, formed in 1996. Lapko is notable for its popularity in Finland, having received "radio play, explosive concerts, and voluminous critical accolades" even before releasing its debut on a well-known label, according to Allmusic.

Their first EP, "Your Special K.O." (2003) was self-released. Their debut album "The Arms" (2004) was released by Jukeboss, but then they were signed to Fullsteam Records and albums "Scandal" (2006) and "Young Desire" (2007) saw them gain fame in Finland, reaching the national albums chart.

Members

*Ville Malja – vocals, electric guitar
*Anssi Nordberg – bass guitar
*Janne Heikkonen – drum set

Discography

Albums

* The Arms (2004)
* Scandal (2006)
* Young Desire (2007)

EPs

* Your Special K.O. (2003)

ingles

* Stacy (2004)
* All the Best Girls (2006)
* Barrel of the Past (2006)
* Killer Whales (2007)
* Hugging the Phone (2007)

External links

* [http://www.lapko.com/ Official site]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3xfoxqqsldke~T1 Lapko] at Allmusic.
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