Panfilov, Misha: Frutaria Electronica LP

Estonia's capital, Tallinn, is close enough to Finland to have received FM radio waves, even when the city and state were trapped behind the Iron Curtain, meaning kids of the 1970s and 1980s grew up exposed to Western decadence, and more significantly in this context, pop music, while also being immersed in Communist culture. This might explain why Estonia is such a hotbed for unique talent - it's a place and people very much unto themselves. Misha Panfilov fits into that description nicely. One of the hardest working and prolific musicians around. On this outing Misha Panfilov takes us on a synthesised cosmic quirky journey. Across Frutaria Electronica he deftly weaves these beautiful post rock melodic tapestries, at once lo-fi and yet subtly complex. Warm, inviting, life affirming and utterly absorbing. A superb album released on Misha own Miraaž Records label. Chances are you won't hear much like this for the rest of the week, month, year.... Point made, grab a copy while you can.