Hassu Pelle (Funny Clown) from Tampere, Finland was active only a couple of years at the first part of 2000s. This hilarious quintet was formed by Pelle Eloton, Pelle Svanslös, Ulkomaan Pelle, Pelle Jätkä, and Apupelle who was involved with the recording session. Hassu Pelle’s self-titled first and only record was originally released by the band members themselves with the edition of approximately only 30 copies. Hassu Pelle played some mind-boggling live shows for the handful of people mostly just in their home town. These small audiences were witness to the surprisingly fresh and thrilling musical happiness. First impression might be that Hassu Pelle’s music is just “foolery”, but hidden underneath the seeming simplicity these compositions carry true brilliance. Eight catchy tracks were recorded at those mighty days when Hassu Pelle was dancing at the peak of their strength. At the recording session they used the simple one-take-with-a-style technique + no overdubs. The result is extremely playful, yet confident, jagged with the taste of life. Hassu Pelle played beautifully bittersweet, yet at the same time hysterically merry music, which could be described in this context as "circus music". Even the most hardened humourless person will get a smile on the face while listening to Hassu Pelle. There's no other ensemble which has reached such enchanting carnivalistic atmospheres like Hassu Pelle. This cultural achievement from Ikuisuus label saves these sounds of delight from the oblivion. Step into the circus, you won't regret!