The idiosynchratic finish trio, back with guitar-based spaced-out bohemian blues-rock and proto-garage-psychedelia, produced by Kramer (Galaxie 500, Daniel Johnston, Ween, Bongwater, a.m.o)

Recorded in just 10 days at the band’s own Altai studios 22-Pistepirkko step forward with their idea of impressive simplicity, lively trio-playing and good melodies. After periods of heavy experiments in electronic production work, their current concept of keeping things simple was already their approach for the Drops+Kicks (2005) album sessions. Now, with the new album one can hear it in full bloom.

P-K Keränen’s vocals and guitar playing have gathered depth that one doesn’t hear too often. Additionally, drummer Espe Haverinen simplified his playing to a great effect and sings more touching songs then on any other album. Asko Keränen's sonic bass, weird organs and effects add a room with a view, so specific 22pp and just right for producer Kramer to play with those bits and pieces in a most gentle and subtle way.

Chris Bailey of The Saints heard it and wrote: "From the first bars of the opening track you know you are in for a treat, this record is MAGIC. Unlike most recordings these days the album is more than just a collection of random tunes constructed to fit the usual music business marketing straitjacket - it is in fact a tour de force through the very unique musical landscape of 22-PP. Each song has its own personality and reference point which should defy inclusion on the same album yet all combine to create an astonishing journey through all that is glorious about pop music. ...a stupendous piece of work!"

2005 album. A special treat for you. This here is not the "short" 14 song version you might have seen on CD. This here is from the double vinyl album (and France-only 2CD) with 22 songs. Here you'll find those buried hits as " Door To Door Man", "Sweet Boy", "Horses And Cards" and "Sad Lake City (Demo)" along with "I Knew" "Rat King" or "X-(Wo)Men". The album has the song order pretty different from the CD, for a new Drops&Kicks listening experience. Their 10th album was recorded with Bare Bone Mobile facilities and at Svenska Gramofon, Gothenborg, SWE. Kalle Gustafsson (The Soundtrack of Our Lives) has produced while fellow TSOOL mates (Ebbot sings and Martin Hederos plays piano ans keys) helped out. 22-P fan John Hanlon (Neil Young's sound engineer) flew over from sunny California to Scandinavia to put his hands on a handful of the final mixes. Star-studded!

!!! Exclusive on Bone Voyage Digital

As a side project outside their 'official' albums, 22-Pistepirkko also wrote and recorded the soundtrack to 'Downhill City', a Finnish feature film by Hannu Salonen, telling the story of contrasting characters in today's Berlin and starr. Franca Potente and Teemu Aromaa. The band relished the opportunity to tread new territory, combining a specially-written score with reworked tracks from previous albums (including a flamenco mix of 'Let The Romeo Weep' featuring Hanoi Rocks guitarist Andy McCoy and a smashing remix of Tokyo Tiger by Russian tech-head Aleksei Borisov).

the 1998 release issued with 2 different covers. the tigers as shown here have been on the euro release slip card and the vinyl version. apart from this it's a stunning album, and features lots of Roland 505 groovebox elements.
Recorded between 1997-98, with great assistance and production work by Petteri Rajanti.

"I'm Back..." - exclusively on Bone Voyage digital, only -
The first 22pp album in english, 1987, featuring this original 22pp garage sound for the Young and Restless. We still like it alot and hope you'll enjoy it, too