Pyhäkoulu - In Retrospect 1984-1989 - Double LP

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Pyhäkoulu - In Retrospect 1984-1989 - Double LP

Pyhäkoulu was born in 1984 after lead vocalist Sanna “Saku” Rajala had the intention of starting an all-female punk band, it never came to pass though, as such an idea was hard to implement in the early 1980’s, especially in their hometown Hämeenlinna. They formed nevertheless, not as an all-female band, but with Saku firmly leading the way, and things happened fast for Pyhäkoulu. By 1990, after several lineup changes, a handful of records, and heavy touring in Finland and mainland Europe, the band decided to go their separate ways. Even though they had a relatively short run of only 6 years, Saku became one of the most recognizable voices in the history of Finnish Hardcore, and Pyhäkoulu left their mark on the 1980s punk underground with their raw and uncompromising sound. Most of the original vinyl releases have since become sought-after collector items and the band has gained a cult following among the initiated.

This band-approved compilation released on Svart Records includes Pyhäkoulu's tracks from their split with Abortti-13, their self-titled 12", Sankari EP, live recordings from 1987, and previously unreleased studio-quality tracks the band recorded in 1989, just before calling it a day.

The audio material has been carefully restored and remastered from the original tapes. If you like what you hear, or are already a Pyhäkoulu fan, consider buying a hard copy of this double LP, I own one, and as well as the music obviously sounding better on a record player, it was also great going through the thick booklet that's included, which is full of old photos, interviews, lyrics, flyers, and other memorabilia.


Side A

Lapsuusmuistoja (split with Abortti 13), 1984
01. Vanhempien rakkaus 00:00
02. Ihmisen ääni 01:21
03. Yhteiskunnan toivot 02:48

Sankari EP, 1987
04. Ei maitoa tänään 05:42
05. Harha 09:16
06. Mieletön 11:43
07. Korttitalo 13:25
08. Sankari 16:13

Side B

Pyhäkoulu 12", 1987
01. Orjat orjat 17:56
02. Painajainen 19:20
03. Krapula 21:17
04. Nuori kuolema 22:54
05. Viha & vilpittömyys 24:53
06. Kuolemankello 27:26
07. Exynyt 29:39
08. Sä keinut 31:54

Side C

Live in Heinola, November 7th, 1987
01. Elämää alennusmyynnissä 33:36
02. Korttitalo 35:23
03. Sankari 38:01
04. Isoveli valvoo 39:40
05. Vanhempien rakkaus II 41:32
06. Onni 44:26
07. Krapula 46:25
08. Harha 47:39
09. Mustalintu 48:17
10. Exynyt 51:49
11. Mieletön 54:24
12. Ei maitoa tänään 56:00

Side D (Previously unreleased)

Tehdas-session, 1989
01. Näkymä 59:30
02. Uneen tuomittu 01:01:25
03. Tehdas 01:04:21
04. Klaani 01:07:47

Rehearsal, 1989
05. Kristalliyö 01:10:46
06. Kulissi 01:13:16