I've been a fan of this record for quite a while and it was a pretty key album in getting me deeper into free folk. The improvisational elements give the album a looseness that makes the ethereal elements feel more organic and passionate. The record carves out a very singular voice for Islaja, with Lau Nau coming to mind as a contemporary in sound. The music conjures up images of shimmery white wolf exploring a snowy, Nordic forest for me. I think my favourite track is Pysähtyneet planeetat because of the very simple yet effective whistling (she might be singing though) lead on it. I can't say enough good things about this record. 10/10
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