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Tracklist: Mielisaurus [Mindsaurus] (3:30), Liskopallo [Lizard Ball] (4:50), Meressa Ei Asuta [Nobody Lives In The Sea] (4:04), Natiivit [Natives] (3:47), Luonto Tuli Lahelle [Nature Came Close] (3:03), Tujuhuju (5:32), Luola [The Cave] (6:32), Omall Ajalla [In Your Own Time] (4:20), Lautturin Viivat [The Lines Of The Ferryman] (4:06) 

Finland has made a name for itself in the world of rock music and is the home of great musicians and bands. To this list Alamaailman Vasarat is no exception as this band has excellent musicians. 

Alamaailman Vasarat is a six piece musical collective, led by Jarno “Stakula” Sarkula who is the main man playing saxophones, clarinets and special woodwinds. He also is the man behind most of the compositions. Other “band” members are Tuukka Helminen and Marko Manninen (cello), Teemu Hanninen (drums & percussion), Miikka Huttunen (pump organ, grand piano & melodica) and last but not least Erno Haukkala (tuba, trombone & piccolo trombone). Looking at the instruments it may be clear why I speak of a musical collective instead of a band. These are not the instruments one would expect. 

The album artwork shows us some of the bugs Huuro must have encountered during his travels. The rest of the packaging is fairly simple, withy the inside booklet showing shadow pictures of all the members and tells us which instruments they play. The production of the album is of good quality, with a clear sound. 

A different approach in playing “rock music” and a fun approach I must say, after 4 or 5 spins I really began to like the album. It will most definitely be played more often. 

If you like new and different approaches to modern day “rock” then this must be on your list of albums to have. Do not run off after just a few seconds but try to listen carefully to the music, you can start by visiting their MySpace page. It is well worth it. 

Conclusion: 8 out of 10