The opening title track tells the whole story of the album in musical terms, so if that's not going to draw you in, might as well skip this title and head to the next one in your stack. 'Laulu Sisaruksille' is the now-requisite short introspective number with shards of mellotron and classical stringed instruments. 'Tiedon Kehtolaulu' is the highlight for me, providing a potential soundtrack to your dream vacation touring the countryside of Finland. It also underscores how much Malady should add flute as a permanent instrument. While listening to this track, you will see images of a pretty girl with long auburn hair and slanted eyes. I actually saw her come out of my CD player. Neat huh?
'Etsijän Elinehto' is a very good track, but ultimately faceless in comparison. The 23 minute 'Nurja Puoli' almost takes us to the next level, with some stunning guitar melodies weaved into the multi-part harmonic track segments. Oddly I was reminded of Trettioariga Kriget's 'Krigssang' side-longer. I say almost, because the last 6 minutes or so took away the full enjoyment for me, with chorus' sounding like Pink Floyd through a - oh nooooooooooo - Radiohead filter. They tipped their hand that they have indeed experienced the 90s. But hey, Radiohead has the greatest album of all time according to RYM. It just boggles the mind really. Tragedy of the commons indeed. Oh well, we won't let one singular lapse in judgment spoil all the fun. Still a great track as well as an overall excellent retro prog album.
Ownership: CD: 2018 Svart. Jewel case with an 8 page booklet. Has photos and lyrics, the latter not going to be much help if you don't speak the local language.
2/7/19 (new entry)
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