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Artist
Jukka Hauru
12+ albums
Jazz RockFusion70scontemporary classicalfinland
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Jukka Hauru is a forgotten figure in Finnish 70s rock, an artist long lost in the waves of Wigwam, Piirpauke and Pekka Pohjola albums that generally get the lion's share of attention. One of Hauru's albums was even released on the stalwart label of Finland, Love records. It's time to set the record straight. Hauru's debut, Information, was his prize moment. It's a guitar fan's paradise, a psychedelic rock album with some slight jazzy touches that includes wave after wave of Hendrix inspired soloing. Hauru is just absolutely brilliant, sort of the long lost brother of guitar sensation Jukka Tolonen. Riffing drums and bass set down tremendously dexterous performances over which Hauru wails like a madman, pushing the songs, from short to long, to tremendous heights. There is also a sense of humor prevalent on the album, as if Hauru didn't take himself so seriously - read titles like "Jam Session The Finnish Yes Federation's Skinheaded Board" and "Waltz for the Straight Relatives" (a piece heavily reminiscent of Flying Teapot-period Gong). But Information is not all about trio jams, although there are plenty here. Strings are brought in at times and there are also sax leads which help to break up the potential monotony of a guitar, bass and drums type of sound, interesting moments that add to the dynamic flow of the release, such as the piano piece on side 2. The way Hauru juxtaposes rather complicated ensemble sections with the free form, rocking jams works well to give the ent
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Information
Pop-Liisa, Vol. 2
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Pop-Liisa 2 - Live at Liisankatu Studios, Helsinki, September 10th 1973
Pop-Liisa 5 - Live at Liisankatu Studios, Helsinki, December 15th 1976
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Anna mulle lovee
Pop-Liisa, Vol. 5
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Pop-Liisa, Vol. 5 (Live)
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ANNA MULLE LOVEE Losing Hold
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Love Proge (Disc 2)
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Anna mulle lovee - Losing Hold
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Love Proge