After touching briefly on it in our Finland episode last week, this week we dive headlong into the discography of disorienting and electrifying world of the Finnish band, Oranssi Pazuzu. Known for their unique blend of black metal, psychedelia, krautrock, and electronica, Oranssi Pazuzu have pushed musical boundaries with their immersive and genre-defying style. We break down their discography, contemplate the terrifying beauty of their sound, and revel in the menacing brilliance of their 2020 album, 'Mestarin kynsi'. Expect insights into their influences, a bit of playful banter, and why their music is like a bad trip brilliantly gone wrong. Buckle up, it’s a wild ride!

07:58 Episode 1 recap
09:16 Oranssi Pazuzu intro
12:53 Influences & Comparisons
20:14 10 Influences As Chosen By The Band
29:27 Discography: Muukalainen Puhuu & Kosmonument
38:26 Discography: Valonielu & Värähtelijä
59:58 Discography: Muuntautuja
66:57 Mestarin Kynsi

This week we dive headfirst into the land of heavy metal, Finland. In what originally started off as an episode on the Oranssi Pazuzu album Mestearin Kynsi, we quickly realised that we had a two parter on our hands. So this week, we're using Oranssi Pazuzu as a lens through which to view the Finnish music scene. In the episode, we take a detour through the history and culture of Finland, exploring why this country has the highest ratio of metal bands per capita. We also touch on notable Finnish acts, quirky cultural elements, and the unique musical environment of Tampere. Expect insight, humour, and a bit of chaos as we unpack what's behind Finland's intense love affair with metal.

00:00 Welcome
01:10 Introducing the Topic: Finnish Metal
02:00 The Finnish Music Scene and Culture
05:43 Patreon and Community Announcements
08:49 Deep Dive into Oranssi Pazuzu
20:36 A Brief History of Finland
26:22 Finnish Traditions and Unique Sports
26:58 Famous Finnish Music and Artists
32:21 The Influence of Metal in Finnish Culture
35:03 Doom Metal and Its Finnish Roots
43:26 The Finnish Music Industry and Government Support
54:22 Tampere's Psychedelic Black Metal Scene
01:00:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode we explore the eclectic stylings of the band Karate. We break down their shift from post-hardcore roots to embracing jazz influences, focusing on the standout album 'In Place of Real Insight.' And we get there, in the usual fashion, by chatting extensively about their back catalogue. We also theorise that perhaps Karate fans may have split into two camps when they moved the focus almost exclusively to jazz. Our weekly Nexus challenge takes us from Karate to the late John Prescott through a convoluted but fascinating path involving jazz, punk rock, and the peace symbol. Expect deep musical analysis, unexpected links, and a few laughs.

Karate background: 08:05
Chris' Theory on Karate fans: 15:13
Early discography and eponymous debut: 19:18
Bed is in the Ocean, Unsolved & the journey to jazzcore: 29:53
Some Boots & Pockets: 41:20
595 & Make It Fit: 48:20
In Place Of Real Insight: 53:28
Summing up the album: 75:51
The John Prescott Nexus: 80:36