Keesojen Lehto (1977)
Pohjola's 3rd solo album, known in the English world as The Mathematician's Air Display. I don't find Pohjola's solo work all that gratifying, but they are still very good, worthy of ownership. This album has a lot of participation from Mike Oldfield. So much so, that in the early 80s they tried to pass this off as a Mike Oldfield solo album! That was not very nice - and probably downright illegal.
Ownership: 2021 Svart (LP). Gatefold with history. Acquired in 2022.
4/30/22 (review)
Pihkasilma Kaarnakorva (1972)
This is Pekka Pohjola's debut solo album, the famed Wigwam bassist who had a very successful and prolific career. At this point in his journey, Pohjola had Frank Zappa on the mind, and with that comes the good and the bad. On the positive side, the tight compositional framework and high melodic content provide a very satisfying listen. But there are some arty improvisations. The bass is also mixed way up front, perhaps not that surprising. And at times, it's a bit noodly in that department. All in all though, a very good start, and well worth keeping. Also features a wonderful stained glass cover art.
Ownership: 197? Love (LP). According to Discogs this label "shouldn't exist" as it doesn't fit the prototype of any other Love label. The rim text tells us it's not a 1972 original, and that copyright notifications were not added until 1976. Just judging by all the factors here, it's probably released between 1973 and 1975. Acquired in 2022.1/4/22 (review)
This is Pekka Pohjola's debut solo album, the famed Wigwam bassist who had a very successful and prolific career. At this point in his journey, Pohjola had Frank Zappa on the mind, and with that comes the good and the bad. On the positive side, the tight compositional framework and high melodic content provide a very satisfying listen. But there are some arty improvisations. The bass is also mixed way up front, perhaps not that surprising. And at times, it's a bit noodly in that department. All in all though, a very good start, and well worth keeping. Also features a wonderful stained glass cover art.
Ownership: 197? Love (LP). According to Discogs this label "shouldn't exist" as it doesn't fit the prototype of any other Love label. The rim text tells us it's not a 1972 original, and that copyright notifications were not added until 1976. Just judging by all the factors here, it's probably released between 1973 and 1975. Acquired in 2022.1/4/22 (review)
Also own: Harakka Bialoipokku; Visitation; Katkavaaran Lohikaarme; Urban Tango; Everyman; Flight of the Angel
1/5/22 (new entry)
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