Peace, love and death metal

Oh, I’m just recovering from the Eurovision Song Contest victory: the thing that was never meant to happen;a time in the life of man when it was necessary to pinch/punch oneself everytime a line “Finland, twelve points” was heard (especially when it came from Sweden - you can keep you hockey gold(s) for all I care, cheers!). When Finland won ice hockey World Cup eleven years ago, it fueled this country for years on. Now this - it’ll bankcrupt our broadcasting company, but so what - another national achievement (you can add ” ” if you like) done. Now, maybe in twelve years time Finnish football team will may get to attend World Cup final or at least Euro Cup final. I’m waiting that miracle to happen next…

But to the music (Edit: Honestly, that came spontaneously). Some ten days ago I ended up at 12rec’s site. 12rec is an internet label from Germany and so far what I’ve heard, they release rather interesting and definitely quality music.

I’ve checked out El Senior Ciuf Ciuf’s album As Seen From Above (#029). El Senior Ciuf Ciuf is an Italian musician who likes to be identified by the sound of a steam train - so it can’t be bad. It’s introverted pop music. First track “I Feel Like A Clean Blackbroad” is a hit - you can check that seperately at Archive.org site.

Then there are post-rock. Just today I gave two rounds for Milhaven’s Bars Closing Down (#014) and it have good overall feeling and sound. Also the latest release Junique Fois Pi/ Hermelin split (#030) sounded okayish on the first listen.

I’m definitely downloading some more of the releases, counting on it that they share the same quality standards. Really nice label this 12rec - support.