Is there such a thing as too many guitarists in a band? Finland'sTeksti-TV 666think not. Formed three years ago, things have escalated rather quickly for the seven-headed shoegazing kraut-punk monster. Armed with no less than five (at times six) electric guitars,Teksti-TV 666are nowadays one of the most in-demand live acts in their native Finland, and select performances abroad have caused a bit of a storm, as well. After autumn 2016's Finnish tour with Kvelertak, the band will set their sights on Europe, beginning with a tour in Norway.
Teksti-TV 666is a band built on contradictions. It is as if Neu! performed Ramones songs;it is a shoegazing Hellacopters;it is a heavy-but-soft wall of noise, a colorful slow-motion explosion. With over 100 shows played in three years and three EPs behind them, the band's reputation is rapidly on the rise.
On October 9th,Svart Recordswill present a CD/double-vinyl compilation of the band's three EPs. The records -titled1,2, and3-have all quickly sold out, the last one on preorders only. This compilation is the first time these precious recordings are widely available outside Finland. Hear four songs fromTeksti-TV 666's1, 2, 3compilation atSvart's SoundcloudHERE. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:
"1, 2, 3" Track Listing:
1. Ilmapallo
2. Piritorilta Taivaaseen
3. Sä Et Tuu Enää Takaisin Koskaan
4. Lisää Spiidii
5. Tuhatvuotinen Harharetki
6. Kosminen Erämaa
7. Hautakivi
8. Kaheksan Päivää Viikossa
9. Neljä Seinää Ja Puolikas Sielu
10. Metsärosvo
11. Silmät Kiinni Ja Kädet Ristiin
12. Kuustoista Vuotta Sitten
