Label: Johanna – JHN 2026 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Finland Released: 1980 Genre: Electronic, Rock Style: New Wave, Avantgarde, Experimental, Dub
Strange stylistic mishmash from Finnish tongue twisters Vaaralliset Lelut.
Surprising to see still how this one continues to fly under the radar. Vaaralliset Lelut (translated, Dangerous Toy) were a pretty short-lived experimental pop ground out of Finland’s inland second city Tampere. Maybe something about being both geographical and culturally on the edge of Europe led to this underground sect to blur the lines between their influences. It flows between passages of laid-back domestic dub, incorporating odd elements of jazz and classical motifs, occasionally interspersed with melancholic pieces of chamber music and avant-comedy. There’s an undeniable charm in not taking things too seriously, but that said Lasisilmäpeli is cooly executed throughout and is far from a bunch of pranksters taking the piss. Can’t think of many better records from the Finnish underground of this time. Topped off with iconic artwork and fun fold-out insert - long time favourite!! (NM/VG++ - with insert).
Tracklist A1 Vielä Pari Seikkaa 1 & 2 4:09 A2 Varjoihin Kätkeytyneinä 3:46 A2 #2 Lukujen Maailma 0:20 A3 Tyhjyyden Käsittäminen 3:17 A3 #2 Olioiden Alku 0:15 A4 Tritonien Tanssi Elokuvasta Poseidon 3:17 A4 #2 Modernin Naisen Sukuveto Voittaa Ikiliskot 0:14 A5 Voima Du B 2:11 A6 Suhteellisuutta Johon Olemme Tottuneet 2:59 A6 #2 Samanlainen Ja Erilainen 0:42 B1 #1 Aikaisemmin Ja Myöhemmin 0:40 B1 Jazz 0:34 B1 #2 Sisuksen Tutkimista 0:16 B2 Maata Jään Alla 3:55 B3 Rajatapauksia 3:22 B3 #2 Hankala Tilanne 0:10 B4 Kuusi Tapaa Oivaltaa 3:42 B5 Peilikuvia 2:43 B5 #2 Kyllä Lahjakkuuden Pitäisi Jossakin Näkyä 0:12 B6 Yksinäisten Sydänten Tanssiaiset 1:57 B7 Lasisilmäpeli 2:20
