Circle - Pori (1998)

Circle is a Finnish experimental rock band with material that ranges from avant-garde to progressive rock and Krautrock. Circle's line-up has constantly changed over the years as the founder, Jussi Lehtisalo, is the only member who has been in the band the entire time.

Pori runs the gamut of the styles mentioned but is mostly Krautrock remeniscent of Faust, Can and Neu! and sometimes like Tortoise as well. This is their 5th album.

Credits:

• Pentti Dassum: Producer, Engineer, Mixing
• Teemu Elo: Guitar, Vocals
• Jussi Lehtisalo: Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Photography
• Teemu Niemelä: Keyboards
• Janne Peltomäki: Drums
• V. Raitio: Percussion

 Track List:

1. Perustamisasiakirja 8-3-1558
2. Vesitorni/Kaupunginsairaala
3. Back to Pori
4. Suurpalo
5. Kartano
6. Promenaadikaskus
7. Kruunu Paaha Pori Kuningas
8. Seisomakatsomo
9. Karhun Hansaa
10. Porin Jazz Juhlat

 Download Links: Part 1, Part 2.

Kollektiv - Kollektiv (1973)

A bit diffiuclt to classify, Kollectiv is at times in the krautrock direction, but they also range across jazz/rock/fusion territory and even head a bit into avant-garde territory. Instrumental rock of a high caliber, whatever you want to call it. There is even a bit of early pre-Kraftwerk-like sound in the mix. An enjoyable recording that I am glad to have found. This 2007 release contains four bonus tracks totaling almost another thirty minutes of music.

 

Track List:

1. Tambo Zambo (11:49)
2. Baldrian (7:05)
3. Försterlied (1:49)
4. Gageg - Andante/Allegro/Pressluft (20:00)
5. Intro (2:23) 
6. Pull Moll (7:16)
7. Pap-Jack (13:17)
8. Rozz-Pop (5:34)

 

Download Links: Part 1, Part 2.