Paavoharju

Paavoharju was a Finnish musical collective of ascetic Christians[1] formed around two brothers, Lauri and Olli Ainala. They came to attention in 2005 when their debut album was highlighted as "Album of the Week" by popular publication Stylus Magazine.[2]

Paavoharju
OriginSavonlinna, Finland
GenresPsychedelic folk, dream pop, ambient, lo-fi, experimental hip hop
Years active2000-2013
LabelsFonal Records
Svart Records
Miasmah
Websitewww.paavoharju.com
Past membersLauri Ainala
Olli Ainala
Toni Kähkönen
Jenni Koivistoinen (singer)
Joose Keskitalo
Emmi Uimonen
Paper-T/Henri Pulkkinen (rapper)

2008's Laulu Laakson Kukista, their second album, (translates to A Song about Flowers of the Valley[3]) was selected by noted music website Pitchfork Media as a recommendation, and ranked 18th on Metacritic's list of the 30 best-reviewed albums of the year.[4]

The band toured the United Kingdom in mid-2007, playing shows in London and Bristol.[5]

Discography

Albums

Singles and EPs

  • Maxi Ranskikset EP (self released, 2002)
  • Minä ja kapteeni/Onni – Joose Keskitalo & Paavoharju, 7" single (Helmilevyt, 2005)
  • Tuote-akatemia / Unien Savonlinna EP (Miasmah, 2006)
  • Uskallan 7" single (Type Records, 2006)
  • Laulu laakson kukasta, MP3 EP, (Fonal Records, 2008)[6]

Compilations

Video

Book

References

  1. "What the press says about Paavoharju" (PDF). Fonal Records. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 October 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2008.
  2. "Paavoharju". Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 13 June 2008.
  3. "The Best Albums of 2008 So Far". Archived from the original on 18 December 2008. Retrieved 27 November 2008.
  4. "Metacritic: Best Albums of 2008". Archived from the original on 13 September 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2009.
  5. "Paavoharju, Islaja at London and Bristol". The Finnish Institute. Retrieved 13 June 2008.
  6. "Paavoharju at Discogs.com". Discogs. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
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