WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT EERO RAITTINEN & THE NOISY KINDA MEN (translated to English):.......To Eero Raittinen, singing rock & roll and rhythm´n´blues has been a life´s calling.
For years now, ER has made raw yet stylish music with players much younger than himself.
The best music on the CD compilation consists of Eero Raittinen and Noisy Kinda Men's latest songs which are some of the ballsiest domestic roots rock tunes made in many years. In the Finnish scene, loaded with popsingers and entertainers, it´s refreshing to listen to a 60 year old rocker who has always played his cards right.
Ilkka Mattila, Helsingin Sanomat, NYT-liite, Helsinki......Not many, if any, are doing this music better in Finland.
Eero Raittinen is one of the finest rock singers in the country, whose interpretive skills only deepen as he gets older.
On this CD, some of the best rock musicians in Finland play outstanding songs with the charismatic ER on vocals. You couldn't ask for a better rock album made by domestic talent.
Marko Sirviö, Kaleva, Oulu.......Eero Raittinen´s previous album, released in 1997, was considered by many to be his best to date. Now, the ferociously kicking Noisy Kinda Men lift the level of quality up to an international standard.
ER: "At last I can say that Noisy Kinda Men represents my best work and what comes most naturally to me."
Jussi Niemi, Aamulehti, Tampere.......Despite their youthful energy, you can hear the long experience and professionalism of both ER and the band.
Rock, blues, contry, rockabilly and even ethnic sounds melt into the pot, creating a delicious mixture.
Let's say it again: good rattling energy in rock can be created regardless of the bandmembers' ages, nationalities, or the colour of their skin. Eero´s and the band`s 'noise' will clear your mind. Damn good record, and that´s that!
Sami Ruokangas, Blues News......Eero Raittinen is mainly a singer-performer, but when it comes to selecting material, his good taste and understanding of the lyrics and moods have made his latest albums bigger than just the sum of their parts
Rock´n´roll, r&b, country and blues sounds live so deep in Eero´s backbone and heart, that he is able to interpret this material with sheer feeling
The Noisy Kinda Men,Tom Nyman, Janne Haavisto, Jarkka Rissanen and Hannu Pikkarainen, are a perfect backing band. This album is only a deep sigh away from the highest rating.
Pertti Ojala, Soundi.......The elder statesman of rock, Eero Raittinen, is in the best form of his life. Eero and his band of the last ten years, The Noisy Kinda Men, prove this clearly on their latest release. This deep rooted, profound package is better than all all the rubbish on the hit list.
Markku Makkonen, Tamperelainen, Tampere......Eero Raittinen and the Noisy Kinda Men is truly a fine album. Eero himself seems to be in a suitably raspy and life-experienced state. The same goes for his band. Noisy Kinda Men, as a matter of fact, are so tight they can wipe the floor with most groups from abroad playing this style.
Veli-Matti Henttonen, Salon Seudun Sanomat, Salo......On Thursday the Noisy Kinda Men opened the show in absolute top form. You couldn't hope for a more dynamic combination of edge and flow.
Eero took to this inspiring backup like a fish to water . His naturally raspy voice was as it always is, and his timing in the breaks and his phrasing never faltered.
Jussi Niemi, Aamulehti, Tampere........With the Noisy Kinda Men all the parts seem to have fallen into the right places.
The band is at its best live. In the cheerful TunturiBlues festival at Saariselkä, Lapland, the group demonstrated that is stands on top of the heap. So we recommend that everyone should see this group on stage. Noisy Kinda Men is not slick, they rock with honest garage rattle.
"Rattling and clattring is the esthetic of this band!"
Jyri-Jussi Rekinen, Rytmimusiikki.......The singer's voice sounds dark and slightly raspy. At their strongest his notes had great power, which is what this kind of pop music needs in order to sound convincing.
Eero Raittinen sings stylish blues.
Behind Eero Raittinen were the Noisy Kinda Men. Their playing reached way beyond the level of a mere backing group.
Pertti Malinen, Iisalmen Sanomat, Iisalmi......Eero Raittinen sings with raging energy and shows that he still is among the domestic royalty of this racket.
Jukka Hauru, Helsingin Sanomat......This group doesn´t need any introduction. Eero Raittinen and his band have made a good record.
ER still has a really genuine rock´n´roll voice, one that can stand up to any comparison.
Hannu Jarva, Karjalainen......With a vocal personality that has always separated him from his competitors Eero Raittinen, the old warhorse, gallops to the battlefield with an intensity that can show younger performers how things should be done. The Noisy Kinda Men rock timelessly yet in a fresh way and avoid throw-away material.
Jussi Niemi, Aamulehti, Tampere......Eero Raittinen is in his right element as a vocalist here, singing blues with country influences. The English side of the CD sounds like he is more in control of what he wants to do.
Tom Forsman, Vasabladet, Vasa........................................................
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The band has also worked with such greats as BARRENCE WHITFIELD, GERAINT WATKINS, RAY SHARPE, LAZY LESTER, BILL SIMS and CHRIS COTE just to name a few.
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