Vesa-Matti Loiri

(4 January 1945 – 10 August 2022) was a Finnish actor, musician and comedian, best known for his role as Uuno Turhapuro, whom he portrayed in a total of 20 movies between the years 1973 and 2004.

Loiri made a strong impression early in his career with the role of Jake in the drama film The Boys. He later acted in notable films such as ', Pedon merkki, and The Howling Miller, as well as in the television series '. In the latter part of his career, Loiri appeared in several dramedies, including Tie pohjoiseen (Road North).

Loiri's comedic career began in collaboration with Spede Pasanen during the late 1960s. Together, they created the character Uuno Turhapuro, a slovenly antihero who entertained audiences and frustrated critics through his misadventures. Other comedic characters Loiri portrayed included Nasse-setä, Jean-Pierre Kusela, and , all of which were featured in television sketch shows in the 1980s and later expanded into films and music albums. Loiri, Pasanen, and Simo Salminen formed the popular comedy trio Spede, Vesku ja Simo.

In addition to his comedic roles, Loiri delivered critically acclaimed performances in theater, such as his portrayal of Kosola in the production of Lapualaisooppera and Tuomas in the Turku City Theatre adaptation of Seven Brothers. Loiri was also known for immersing himself deeply in his roles, sometimes to the detriment of his mental health. This was particularly evident with his roles in The Boys and Pahat pojat (Bad Boys), where he portrayed intense and troubled characters.

As a singer, Loiri gained acclaim for his interpretations of Eino Leino's poetry, alongside recording Finnish pop songs, including works by Reino Helismaa and Juha Vainio. Between 2006 and 2008, he released a trilogy of acoustic albums, ', ', and ', which featured Finnish pop and rock classics.

According to Yle News, "Loiri was one of Finland's most beloved cultural figures over six decades, playing comic and tragic roles on screen and stage, alongside a musical career." Loiri died of cancer on 10 August 2022.

Early life and youth

Loiri was born in Helsinki on 4 January 1945 to Taito Vilho Loiri (1911–1995) and Lily Ida Annikki Nylund (1916–2013). His father was a technical draftsman born in Lappee in 1911. His mother was born in Mustasaari in 1916 and grew up in Pori. Lily completed the household department of the Pori Girls' Vocational School. Taito and Lily became engaged in the spring of 1942. The family settled in Töölö, Helsinki, and a year after Vesa-Matti's birth, a younger brother, Veli-Pekka Loiri, was born. The Loiri family had relatives living in Kruununhaka, including Taito's sister Sigrid and her husband Hjalmar Berglund. Their son, Paavo Berglund, would later become a renowned conductor. As a child, Vesa-Matti was called Matti, had heterochromatic eyes, and was said to have learned to sing before he could talk.

Vesa-Matti was a sensitive child who could be moved to tears by a teacher's sharp remark in primary school. Music also evoked strong emotions in him; for instance, Johann Sebastian Bach's Air almost made him feel out of his body. He collected records, including stolen discs sold to him by Olavi Virta's son. However, his greatest inspiration came from films, especially director Ingmar Bergman's The Magician, which left a profound impression on him.

Vesa-Matti and his brother Veli-Pekka spent their summers at their grandmother's house, Lily's childhood home, located in a residential area near the center of Pori. This offered a better environment for play than Töölö, where the urban setting and traffic limited their activities.

Growing up among the baby boomers, Vesa-Matti had many peers and was regarded as the leader of his group of friends. He led boys' games that often mimicked movies, especially westerns. In the early 1950s, Vesa-Matti sang in the B-section of the boys' choir Cantores Minores. However, by the time he was expected to move up to the A-section, his interests had shifted, and he gave up choir singing. During the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, the Loiri family moved to Haaga, where Vesa-Matti made his debut in summer theater. The 1950s educational system in Finland emphasized practical professions over creativity, which led to the Loiri brothers losing interest in school. After primary school, Vesa-Matti attended the newly established . In Haaga, he befriended the Kuoppamäki brothers, Jukka and , with whom he performed as a Star Boy during their teenage years.

In the late 1950s, Vesa-Matti was part of the band Rock Brothers Loiri, which included his brother Veli-Pekka, Mikko Kuoppamäki, and Timo Juslin. Occasionally, he performed as Rock-Olga, a female rock persona. In early 1962, the band performed a youth musical titled Huipulla tuulee (The Wind Blows at the Top), which caught the attention of Paavo Hukkinen, an actor and organizer for Suomen Filmiteollisuus (Finnish Film Industry). Hukkinen inquired if Vesa-Matti would be interested in a film role. This led to his casting in the drama film The Boys.

Loiri had read the novel The Boys upon its release and dreamed of playing the role of Jake. However, he did not actively pursue the role; instead, he was discovered through the aforementioned musical. Loiri later noted that without The Boys, he might not have pursued theater school, as his interests at the time were more focused on music.

Military service

Loiri applied to the in the spring of 1962 but was not admitted at that time. He decided to complete his military service instead. He volunteered for service at the age of 17, but a doctor had marked his fitness classification in a way that was misinterpreted. Loiri began his military service in the at Isosaari near Helsinki in October 1962, just a few weeks before the premiere of the film The Boys. At the same time, he held a trainee contract as a stagehand at the opera house, which had to be terminated due to his military commitment—a process that proved challenging. Loiri was granted leave from the military to travel to Oulu for the premiere of The Boys. He reapplied to the Theatre Academy in the spring of 1963 and was accepted. Loiri completed his military service in September 1963 with the rank of .

Loiri grew significantly during his time in the army. When he began his service, he was 169 centimeters tall, and by the time he was discharged, he had grown to 183 centimeters. He also matured emotionally, although he described the overall experience as unpleasant; the military helped to curb his self-centeredness, preventing the popularity of The Boys from going to his head.

Career

Acting career

Loiri's acting career spanned approximately 60 years. He performed in theater, film, and television, with his career often described as built from highly contrasting elements. While best known for his comedic roles, he also acted in serious dramas. Six films starring Loiri are in the top 20 list of the highest-grossing domestic films in Finland. Total number of tickets sold to the screenings of these six films is 3,715,948.

Theater roles

Loiri was part of the Helsinki City Theatre from 1966 to 1971 and the Turku City Theatre from 1973 to 1977.

Helsinki City Theatre

Many actors of the previous generation were known for their heavy drinking. helped the young Loiri connect with his small role in The Kurdish Prince by giving him alcohol, aiming to induce a mild hangover to help unlock the performance. Later, Loiri passed on this method to Aake Kalliala. One of the earliest mentions of Loiri's theater roles appeared in Helsingin Sanomat in September 1964, describing his minor part in Under the North Star as a "feverish Singer Boy".

In the 1960s, Loiri's early career was marked by leftist influences, partly due to his connections to the political song movement. Notable roles included "God's Chosen Leader" Kosola in Arvo Salo's Lapualaisooppera, in production of Seven Brothers, and Nikolai Stavrogin in Dostoevsky's Demons.

When directing Lapualaisooppera, Holmberg asked Loiri if he could imagine doing political theater. Loiri replied, "Politics don't interest me at all." Holmberg clarified that it was about theater, not politics, and Loiri agreed. Thus began a 30-year collaboration between the two.

Lapualaisooppera premiered in March 1966. Loiri's portrayal of Kosola was highly internalized and powerfully delivered, captivating the audience with his first line, "Kosola is coming!" The play became one of the most significant in Finnish theater history, receiving extensive media coverage. Helsingin Sanomat critic highlighted Loiri's resonant voice and youthful appearance.

In spring 1969, Loiri played Kyösti Karjanmaa in The Ostrobothnians, again directed by Holmberg. During a fight scene, he injured his leg and took a weeks-long sick leave, coinciding with a theater seminar. Despite his injury, he managed to perform on stage, but his legs gave out immediately after exiting.

Turku City Theatre

Holmberg's adaptation of Aleksis Kivi's Seven Brothers was performed at Turku City Theatre from 1972 to 1976, with additional shows in Gothenburg and Berlin. Loiri played Tuomas, a role he inherited after left for non-artistic reasons. The production was a hectic period for Loiri, as he also filmed the first Uuno movie in summer 1973 and welcomed his first child in the fall.

Other notable productions during his Turku years included Tasangolta tuulee, focusing on Turkish migrant workers, and Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, in which he portrayed Yasha.

Opera

In 1992, Loiri portrayed a blind singer in Aulis Sallinen's opera Kullervo, with Jorma Hynninen in the title role. Kullervo premiered in Los Angeles in February 1992 and had its Finnish debut at Helsinki's new opera house in November 1993. Loiri's performance received mixed reviews, but subsequent performances in Nantes in 1995 were more favorably received.

Loiri had previously performed the role of Jimmy Mahoney in The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny from 1970 to 1971.

thumb|Loiri in his role in Näköradiomiehen ihmeelliset siekailut with [[Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala in 1969]]

Loiri's performance in Näköradiomiehen ihmeelliset siekailut (1969) was noted by Aamulehtis Matti Rosvall: "Loiri carries the role admirably, even though it is a collection of absurd situations rather than a cohesive role." That same year, Leikkikalugangsteri premiered, where critics felt Loiri needed strong direction to avoid falling into mannerisms.

The first color Spede production, Pohjan tähteet (1969), starred Loiri as the lead character Pohja. He also co-wrote the script with Pasanen and Kokkonen. Critics praised Loiri's multifaceted talent in the film, which has been considered one of the best Spede productions despite its shortcomings.

In 1970, Loiri played the titular role in Jussi Pussi, a satire of the leftist student movements of the time. Although contemporary critics disapproved of the film's anti-intellectualism and risqué humor, later reviews acknowledged its cultural and satirical value.

Loiri continued his collaboration with Pasanen and Kokkonen, contributing as a co-writer for Speedy Gonzales – noin 7 veljeksen poika (1970) and appearing in major Spede productions such as Kahdeksas veljes (1971) and Hirttämättömät (1971). His role in the latter earned praise for his portrayal of an anti-hero.

Loiri's portrayal of Uuno Turhapuro began with the eponymous film Uuno Turhapuro in 1973. These films became box-office successes, sustaining Finnish cinema during a period of decline. Though often criticized, the Turhapuro series gained cultural significance over time.

Other productions

Loiri's debut in Pojat received critical acclaim, with reviewers highlighting his naturalistic performance. The iconic final scene, where his character Jake chases after a departing train, is considered a landmark moment in Finnish cinema. Loiri also appeared in films by Jörn Donner, including ' (1972) and ' (1973), though these performances garnered less attention.

Dubbing

He was the voice of the Genie in the Finnish dub of Disney's Aladdin, even performing the musical numbers Friend Like Me and Prince Ali. When dubbing the Genie, Loiri did not see the original Robin Williams version and was only given a slight idea of what the original gags and jokes were. Disney gave the team an award for the best foreign Aladdin dub.

Television roles

thumb|upright|Loiri and Kristiina Halkola in the Yleisradio television program Oma. Omat ja varastetut. Kabaree! in 1969

thumb|upright|Loiri in the Yleisradio television program Naked City in 1969

In the 1960s, Loiri acted in Yleisradio's TV theater, Later, Loiri played a significant role as the blacksmith Ilmarinen in the TV theater's Kalevala adaptation titled ' (1982).

The story of Tykkimies Kauppala was adapted into in 1977, and Loiri reprised his familiar stage role.

In December 1979, television film ', starring Loiri in the title role, was broadcast for the first time. The role of the suicidal Seth Mattson became too intense and real for Loiri, and he required professional help to overcome it.

Directed by Kalle Holmberg, Rauta-aika became a major television event of its time. Loiri's role as the blacksmith Ilmarinen surprised many, as he was predominantly known as Uuno Turhapuro at that time. For some contemporaries, the connection to Turhapuro became a pretext for criticizing Rauta-aika. Despite being an expensive and controversial production, it received numerous awards. Production of Rauta-aika began as early as 1978, during which Loiri periodically underwent psychiatric treatment. His mental collapse was preceded by multiple personal blows, such as the death of his wife Mona Loiri in a traffic accident and tax disputes. The situation was exacerbated by the combination of sedatives and alcohol.

Jukka Kajava called Rauta-aika "the greatest Finnish television creation of all time". However, its costs were understated at over five million Finnish marks. In 1982, Jörn Donner estimated the actual cost of Rauta-aika to be 26 million marks, equivalent to approximately 12.6 million euros in 2023.

Turhapuro has occasionally been considered a modernized version of Juutas Käkriäinen from the novel '. In 1998, Loiri played the role of Juutas in television series '. Juutas' foul-mouthed wife Rosina was portrayed by Eija Vilpas, and Loiri's daughter Jenni Loiri also appeared in the series.

Loiri also appeared in several short films. The cult classic Jani Volanen's farcical road movie Rumble (2002) featured Loiri as Leo, the eldest member of a reckless quartet. In 1995, Loiri played a supporting role in Jukka-Pekka Siili's psychological drama ', portraying a warehouse worker, Simo Nikander, whose romantic interest is Titta Jokinen's secretary Vaara.

Vesku Show

Loiri's titular show, Vesku Show (1988–1991), was both written by and starred Loiri, alongside Simo Salminen, Hannele Lauri, Eija Vilpas, and . The program was a direct continuation of Spede Show, in which Loiri participated during the early 1970s and again from 1984, after a ten-year hiatus. Several of Loiri's iconic characters from Spede Show, such as the singer Kusela and television announcer Tyyne, were carried over into Vesku Show. A new character introduced in the series was a big-toothed bartender known for the catchphrase "jummi jammia". The show garnered up to 1.6 million viewers at its peak.

Comedy characters

As a comedian, Loiri gained recognition in the late 1960s through the television series '. One of his early comedy characters, the clumsy Hemminki Hämminki, was born. Wearing oversized costumes, Hemminki Hämminki also spoke in a unique style, adding a "p" sound before consonants. This became known as "ploirism".

Loiri's first comedic role on television was as Sankari in Hannes Häyrinen's popular comedy series Hanski in the fall of 1966. In the spring of 1967, he appeared in the musical May Day comedy Kivenhakkaaja Valperin painajaiset.

Loiri rose to national fame portraying Uuno Turhapuro, a character that originated in Spede's television programs and made its film debut in Uuno Turhapuro (1973). The precursor to Uuno, Usko, first appeared in Spede Show on 12 September 1971. Usko did not yet exhibit Uuno's trademark mumbling speech or exaggerated gait and dressed neatly, but the essence of Turhapuro was already discernible. The final Turhapuro film, Uuno Turhapuro – This Is My Life, was made in 2004, 31 years later. Initially skeptical that a sketch character would work in a full-length film, Loiri quickly changed his mind. Turhapuro stands apart among Loiri's comedic creations for its longevity. Other well-known characters appearing in both television and films include Nasse-setä, Jean-Pierre Kusela, and Tyyne.

In 1996, MTV3 produced a 23-episode television series about Turhapuro, aired during the spring season. Written by Spede Pasanen and directed by , it featured the Turhapuro film cast, except for Härski Hartikainen. The series was a disappointment and has never been released on DVD. However, it helped launch the career of musician Linda Lampenius, who played psychiatrist Kielo Nuppu.

According to Peter von Bagh, Loiri's comedic characters resonate with the "national psyche". They combine bold and subtle humor, blending adult and children's comedy. Underpinning all of them is Loiri's inherent seriousness and sharp observational skills. In the role of Uuno Turhapuro, Loiri masterfully navigated the spectrum between "normality" and madness. For Loiri, comedy's most important contribution was its capacity to critique inhumanity.

Musician

As a singer, Vesa-Matti Loiri is known for interpreting Finnish schlager music and songs set to the poems of Eino Leino. His repertoire also includes humorous songs, Carl Michael Bellman's drinking songs, folk-style interpretations of Finnish rock classics, and Christmas carols. Loiri's first single, released in 1968, was the humorous , followed by around 40 singles, the last being "Eilen kun mä tiennyt en" (2016), a duet with Paula Koivuniemi. In the 2000s, Loiri slowed his work pace due to health issues, and music took precedence over films in his career.

Loiri also played the flute, particularly jazz, and his debut album, ' (1971), was almost entirely instrumental. It includes a rendition of Oskar Merikanto's "Itkevä huilu" (). Loiri performed frequently at Pori Jazz, debuting in 1974.

The first pressing of 4+20 was limited to about 4,000 copies, with reissues appearing only in the 2010s. The original album became a collector's favorite, fetching high prices. Loiri's second album, Vesku Suomesta, released in 1972, featured jazz-inspired renditions of folk songs. He had not yet found his style as a recording artist, as evidenced by his next two albums. The 1973 release Veskunoita was a comedy album, while the 1974 Merirosvokapteeni Ynjevi Lavankopoksahdus was a children's album. A critic from Ilta-Sanomat described Vesku Suomesta as "immature", blaming the album's producers while acknowledging Loiri's singing voice.

In the early 1980s, Loiri transitioned from performing in restaurants to large concert halls. In the spring of 1980, he performed at the Finlandia Hall, interpreting, among others, Leino's poems. That same year, Loiri represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest with "Huilumies", composed specifically for him by Aarno Raninen. The song finished last in the final with six points.

thumb|left|upright|Loiri in 1980

Loiri recorded songs based on Eino Leino's poems for the first time on the 1978 album Eino Leino. The album sold double platinum, with nearly 118,000 copies sold. Loiri also interpreted songs written by Reino Helismaa on the album ' (1977) and by Juha Vainio on two ' albums (2003 and 2004).

In the 1980s, Loiri's comedy characters inspired three albums. As Jean-Pierre Kusela, he released Naurava kulkuri (1986) and Voi hyvä tavaton (1987). As Tyyne Lipasti, he recorded Pim peli pom (1988), featuring interpretations of "Tahdon olla sulle hellä" and "Fiilaten ja höyläten". Each sold tens of thousands of copies. The bartender Auvo starred in two cassettes titled Erittäin kliffaa, containing sketches instead of music.

In 1998, Loiri held a church concert tour, raising nearly 170,000 Finnish marks for the Finnish Red Cross. However, he released ' in 2009, featuring songs written for him by J. Karjalainen, , and Jarkko Martikainen.

During his career, Loiri sold over 730,000 certified records in Finland and is currently the fifth-best-selling soloist and ninth-best-selling artist of all time in the country.

Athlete

Loiri also had a lifelong interest and exceptional talent in a number of sports, especially association football. It has been said that, had he not chosen to concentrate on acting, he could have become a national professional-level goalkeeper. He was signed by juggernauts HJK for one season in 1972.

Loiri attended and engaged in various sports, including boxing, football, handball, water polo, ice hockey, billiards, and golf. and part of an exhibition game against Polish club Górnik Katowice. HJK's head coach described Loiri as a good goalkeeper who was serious and committed. He always played as a goalkeeper in these sports as well.

In golf, Loiri organized the Vesku Open, a namesake tournament held at Vierumäki for four years. Golf remained a hobby without notable achievements. One of his horses, Fabrice Duo, won the in 2015.

Personal life

thumb|upright|Loiri performing at Mikaelinkirkko in Turku in 2009

Relationships

Loiri was married three times, with two marriages ending in divorce and one in his spouse's death.

His first wife was actress , to whom he was married from 1967 to 1969. His second wife, Mona Loiri, died in a car accident in 1977. Vesa-Matti and Mona Loiri's son Jan also died in a car accident in 1994 at the age of 20. With his third wife, Riitta Loiri, Vesa-Matti had two children: Jenni (b. 1979) and (1982–2019). Loiri was engaged to model Katja Peiponen from 1971 to 1972 and later to model Marita Hakala from 1989 to 1993. From 1994 onward, he was in a domestic partnership with Stina Toljander (later Edelmann), who was 23 years his junior. Loiri and Toljander lived together in Pakila, Helsinki. They had two sons, Ukko (b. 1995) and Sampo (b. 1996), before separating in 1999.

Injury and lifestyle

In 1970, just before filming Speedy Gonzales – Noin 7 veljeksen poika, Loiri was seriously injured while playing football. He reportedly had a near-death experience, including an out-of-body experience. replaced him in the role of bank robber Clyde in the film. In addition to his injuries, the tragic deaths of his wife and son deepened his interest in spirituality and visions of the afterlife. During the late 1970s, Loiri became a student of clairvoyant for several years.

Loiri's worldview was often described as deeply spiritual. He was fascinated by esotericism and occultism.

Death

On 10 August 2022, Loiri died from cancer, at the age of 77. His funeral was held on 20 September 2022 at St. John's Church in Helsinki.

Awards and recognitions

1963: Honorary Jussi Award for his role in Pojat.
1998: for lifetime achievement in film.
2011: .

Legacy

Peter von Bagh considered Loiri to be undoubtedly one of Finland's most talented and powerful actors. Loiri, who personally selected the participants for the documentary, stated that the film deeply moved him and gave his full approval to Kaurismäki's vision.

In 2010, published a biography of Loiri titled Saiskos pluvan, Vesa-Matti Loiri. However, Loiri did not participate in the making of the book, did not give interviews, and did not approve the biography. He expressed dissatisfaction with its unauthorized nature.

In August 2013, HJK Helsinki honored Loiri as the club's most colorful goalkeeper of all time.

In 2023, Yle produced a 20-episode audio drama titled Rakastitko, Vesku? The drama was written by , , and , who also directed the production. portrayed Loiri in the series.

Discography

Albums

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| style="text-align:center;"|1971

|4+20

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1972

|Vesku Suomesta

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1973

|Veskunoita

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1974

|Merirosvokapteeni Ynjevi Lavankopoksahdus

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1977

|Vesku Helismaasta

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1978

|Eino Leino

| style="text-align:center;"|19

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1980

|Ennen viimeistä maljaa

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1980

|Eino Leino 2

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1981

|Vesa-Matti Loiri tulkitsee Oskar Merikannon lauluja

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1983

|Täällä Pohjantähden alla

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1984

|Lasihelmipeli

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1985

|Eino Leino 3

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1986

|Naurava kulkuri

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1987

|Voi hyvä tavaton

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1988

|Pim peli pom

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1988

|Sydämeeni joulun teen

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1989

|Unelmia

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1990

|Seitsemän kertaa

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1994

|Vesa-Matti Loiri

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1995

|Kaksin

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1995

|Uuno Kailas

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1995

|Nauravan kulkurin paluu

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1997

|Rurja

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|1998

|Sydämeeni joulun teen

| style="text-align:center;"|6

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2000

|Kirkkokonsertti

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2001

|Eino Leino 4 – Päivän laskiessa

| style="text-align:center;"|6

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2003

|Ystävän laulut

| style="text-align:center;"|1

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2004

|Ystävän laulut II – Albatrossi

| style="text-align:center;"|2

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2004

|Ivalo

| style="text-align:center;"|1

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2004

|Inari

| style="text-align:center;"|1

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2008

|Kasari

| style="text-align:center;"|1

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2009

|Hyvää puuta

| style="text-align:center;"|2

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2010

|Skarabee

| style="text-align:center;"|3

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2011

|4+20 (re-release)

| style="text-align:center;"|3

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2013

|Tuomittuna kulkemaan

| style="text-align:center;"|1

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2014

|Kaikkien aikojen Loiri

| style="text-align:center;"|6

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2015

|Runoilijan tie

| style="text-align:center;"|29

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2016

|Pyhät tekstit

| style="text-align:center;"|4

| style="text-align:center;"|

| style="text-align:center;"|2024

|Kolmastoista huhtikuuta

| style="text-align:center;"|26

| style="text-align:center;"|

Compilations

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