HAIKARA

There's been so many reviews of this there isn't really a need except to express my own love for this album. The whole thing is wonderful, but especially the last 3 songs, and the final "Manala - Underworld (10:37)" is simply worth the price.

Please give this stuff a listen if you haven't as this really does represent one of the great progressive groups of their time, and perhaps the best of the Finnish prog of its era.

I might add that these titles are becoming really tough to get (Syn-Phonic has the first two titles) so it may be now or never on these. I would love a remaster (although this first album is mastered quite well as it is) from our friends at Esoterica?

I have quit giving 5 stars to many albums, as I try and compare the particular release to my favorite's (Tull - TAAB, YES - CTTE) to see if they hold up to their 5 stars. In this case, with taking into consideration my not knowing their language, I still give this Haikara's first album 5 stars...it's really that good if you like your prog a bit quirky.