Suur Toll

RAKE WICKMAN's latest album, "Suur Tollin British English," is a delightful departure from the norm. With a name like that, you might expect a blend of Estonian folklore and Monty Python absurdity, and you wouldn't be far off. The album kicks off with "Tea Time with Tollin," a jaunty track that conjures images of a prim British gentleman sipping tea while reciting Estonian poetry. The juxtaposition is as charming as it is confusing, but somehow it works. Throughout the album, RAKE WICKMAN infuses traditional British melodies with a dash of Estonian flair, creating a musical cocktail that is equal parts sophisticated and whimsical. Tracks like "Pints and Põdrad" and "Fish and Mürk" showcase Wickman's talent for blending seemingly disparate genres into a cohesive whole. But perhaps the standout track on the album is "Baltic Beatlemania," a rollicking tune that pays homage to both The Beatles and Baltic folk music. It's a toe-tapping, head-bobbing tribute to two musical traditions that couldn't be more different yet somehow fit together perfectly. Overall, "Suur Tollin British English" is a delightful romp through the eccentric mind of RAKE WICKMAN. It's quirky, it's fun, and it's sure to leave you scratching your head in the best possible way. So put on your top hat, grab a cup of tea, and immerse yourself in this musical oddity. You won't be disappointed.