Circle

Circle is a Finnish experimental rock band formed in Pori, Finland, in 1991. Their eclectic, ever-changing style has been associated with genres such as krautrock, heavy metal, progressive rock, and ambient. On some albums they have defined themselves as New Wave of Finnish Heavy Metal (NWOFHM). The band was formed by bassist and singer Jussi Lehtisalo, the only member who has been in the band throughout its career. In November 2021 Circle released Henki, a collaborative album made with English folk influenced musician Richard Dawson, on the Weird World record label.
==Links to Peel==
Peel first played the debut single, DNA, of Circle in 1991 on his shows and would sporadically play their material throughout the 90's. In 2002, the band did a session for Peel's show with four tracks. The tracks were so long that the session had to be broadcast in half on two dates. Peel was impressed with the group's 'Prospekt' album that he nominated it as one of his albums for January 2003 (Peel's Record Box).
==Festive Fifty Entries==
;Post-Peel
*2021 Festive Fifty: Lily (with Richard Dawson) #21
==Sessions==
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1. Recorded: 2002-06-09. First Half Broadcast: 18 July 2002. Second Half Broadcast: 22 October 2002
*Valtion Salaissus / Alholan Lohikaarme / Keskenerainen Cowboy / Le Per Ty
==Other Shows Played==
;1991
*16 November 1991: DNA (7" - DNA/Indepence) Circles Of 7th Seal
*28 November 1991 (Radio Mafia): DNA (7" - DNA/Indepence) Circles Of 7th Seal
;1993
*16 July 1993: Polka (7" EP) VHF / Cargo
*24 July 1993 (BFBS): Polka (7" EP - Silver) VHF
*01 August 1993 (BFBS): Crawatt (7") VHF
*06 August 1993: Crawatt (7" EP) VHF 
*24 September 1993: Polka (7" - Silver) Bad Vugum
*08 October 1993 (BFBS): Polka (7" - Silver) Bad Vugum
;1997
*18 June 1997: Brilliant Colours For Bright Ideas (Various Artists CD – Fat Butt Without Love Volume 2) FBWL
*26 June 1997 (BFBS): 'Brilliant Colours For Bright Ideas (Compilation LP-Fat Butt Without Love Volume 2)' (FBWL)
;2001
*26 September 2001: Siivet (LP - Taantumus) Bad Vugum
*11 October 2001: Lyhytaallosta (LP – Taantumus) Bad Vugum
*11 October 2001 (Radio Eins): Siivet (LP - Taantumus) Bad Vugum
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*02 January 2003 (Radio Eins): Stimulance (LP - Prospekt) (Static Caravan)
*07 January 2003: Stimulance (LP - Prospekt) (Static Caravan)
*January 2003 (FSK): Stimulance (CD - Prospekt) Static Caravan
*09 January 2003: Gericht (LP - Prospekt) Static Caravan
*16 January 2003 (Radio Eins): Paint It Black (Various LP - Painted Black) tUMULt
*21 January 2003: Paint It Black (Various LP - Painted Black) tUMULt
*14 February 2003 (BBC World Service): Paint It Black (Various LP - Painted Black) tUMULt
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
*Bandcamp
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