Kentolevi - Keimola

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Keimola by Kentolevi: A Minimal Techno Odyssey That Still Feels Ahead of Its Time Let’s cut to the chase. Keimola isn’t just an album—it’s like that one weird cousin who shows up at family gatherings wearing avant-garde sunglasses indoors but somehow pulls it off. Released in 1996, this Austrian gem from the Cheap label is a masterclass in minimal techno abstraction, courtesy of Mika Vainio (yeah, THAT Mika Vainio). If you’re into music that feels more like a cerebral workout than something you’d blast on a road trip, buckle up. First off, let’s talk about "Keimola," the titular track. It's got this hypnotic pulse that sneaks up on you like a cat plotting world domination—slowly, methodically, and with zero fucks given. The beats are sparse but layered enough to make your brain go, “Wait…is there more? Or less?” And honestly, that’s the magic here. You don’t listen to "Keimola"; you experience it. Like staring at a Rothko painting while someone lightly taps Morse code on your forehead. Then there’s "Olima." Oh man, where do I even start? This track sounds like what happens when a robot tries to DJ after reading too much Kafka. There’s this cold, almost industrial vibe running through it, but also these tiny melodic glitches that pop up out of nowhere, like they accidentally wandered in from another dimension. It’s moody as hell, yet weirdly comforting, like listening to rain hit your window while questioning all your life choices. Spoiler alert: You won’t regret hitting repeat. The production credits deserve a shout-out because, let’s face it, Andy Mellwig didn’t lacquer-cut his way into mediocrity. And props to Mika Vainio for pulling double duty as both producer and writer—he clearly had some strong coffee or existential dread fueling him during those sessions. Whatever it was, it worked. Now, full disclosure: if you’re expecting big drops or festival-ready bangers, this ain’t it. But if you dig abstract soundscapes that feel like they were beamed straight from a dystopian future where humans communicate solely via sub-bass frequencies, then congrats—you’ve found your jam. So yeah, Keimola. An oddball classic that still holds its own nearly three decades later. Listening to it feels like eavesdropping on a secret conversation between machines plotting humanity’s obsolescence. Or maybe it’s just really good background music for pretending you understand modern art. Either way, check it out—and hey, if nothing else, it’ll give you something cool to say next time you’re stuck making small talk at a party.

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Artist: Kentolevi
Album: Keimola
Rating: 5.0

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Filename: kentolevi-keimola.zip
  • MP3 size: 21.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 178.8 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Imola5:24
Omi3:28
Olima4:47
Keimola4:51

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Catalog Numbers

12 CHEAP 17

Labels

Cheap

Listen online

  • écouter en ligne
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • ascolta in linea
  • online anhören
  • lyssna på nätet
  • escuchar en línea
  • ouvir online

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • EP
  • White Label
  • 33 ⅓ RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Cheap
Phonographic Copyright (p)Cheap
Distributed ByNeuton
Lacquer Cut AtDubplates & Mastering

Credits

RoleCredit
Lacquer Cut ByAndy Mellwig
ProducerMika Vainio
Written-ByMika Vainio

Notes

©+℗ 96, Cheap Records

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: Austro Mechana
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side): CHEAP A D&M
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side): CHEAP B D&M
  • Matrix / Runout: -Sign of Andy Mellwig on both sides

About Kentolevi

Kentolevi ] was a pseudonym used by (born 1963, Helsinki, Finland - died 13 April, 2017, France, aged 53) a Finnish electronic musician, composer and producer. He began his musical career playing electronics and drums as part of the early Finnish industrial and noise scene. In 1993, together with and , he founded the minimal electronic group . Sami Salo left Pan Sonic in 1996 and the project continued as a duo until disbanding in 2009. Vainio then established a successful solo career, often collaborating with experimental French composer .

Real Name

    • Mika Tapio Vainio

Aliases

  • Tekonivel
  • Mika Vainio
  • Philus
  • Ø

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Keimola* by Kentolevi is a hidden gem in the world of electronic music. Released in 1996 in Austria, it blends minimal, techno, and abstract sounds into a unique experience. Fun fact—Mika Vainio, a legendary figure in experimental music, not only produced the album but also wrote all its tracks. The record even credits Andy Mellwig for cutting the lacquer, adding a personal touch to its creation. Tracks like "Olima" and "Imola" feel like sonic puzzles, keeping listeners hooked with their mysterious vibes. It’s a piece of electronic history that still resonates with fans of underground sounds.