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SCARLET THREAD ~ PSYKEDEELISIA LOUTSENIAULUJA MELLOW 448 ~ FINLAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2002 Released: 2003 1st album by Finnish Prog band Scarlet ThreadFind albums by this artist, which continues the splendid tradition of Prog in that country. Rather that providing yet another senseless copy of typical 1970s Prog, the band builds its music around folk elements, mixing them with Psychedelic and Prog influences. In fact the album is as much Prog as it is modern instrumental Folk-Rock. The unusual instrumentation: guitar and bass - Jani TimoniemiFind albums by this artist, violin – Eini PesalaFind albums by this artist, flute – Anni PesalaFind albums by this artist and drums – Panu KoskelaFind albums by this artist, creates a unique sound of the band, which is rarely encountered these days. The compositions are all lyrical and calm, but allow for plenty of interesting instrumental work, especially by the guitar, somewhat in the mold of early Mike OldfieldFind albums by this artist. This is definitely an impressive debut, which deserves to be listened to with attention. Recommended!

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