Life often throws up surprises. Music associations often bring the best recommendations. Puunhalaaja is an instance where all those readied expectations don't exist. First experiences were awe filled excitement and a genuine feeling that a gem had been unearthed. With minimum back story and just the realization that a great album can be the story, Puunhalaaja fulfill these feelings and more across the nine tracks that make up his self titled debut album. Touchstones and comparisons don't do justice. Yes, it's folky but it rocks. Mood is consistent. Themes of recovery, personal struggles, coming to terms with social and political perspectives, love and life mean that Puunhalaaja displays substance and needs an astute ear to decode its ideas.
Soliti is very proud to extend a warm welcome to Puunhalaaja as he joins the family. Soliti releases Puunhalaaja's s/t debut album on the 20th November, 2015.
The first single from Puunhalaaja, Härkä ja paimen is a great showcase for Puunhalaaja's songwriting chops. Rolling drums, sweet acoustics and a symphonic synth only enhance the melodicism and personal vocals on display. It's addictive.
