Kun Suomi putos puusta, (Finnish for "When Finland Fell Out Of the Tree") also known as Kun Suomi putos puusta: ääniä vapaan pudotuksen aikakaudelta,- Retrieved on April 13, 2008 is Ismo Alanko’s debut solo album, released in 1990. Originally commissioned for Helsingin Juhlaviikot (Helsinki Festival Week), the album showcases a departure from Alanko's previous work with the band Sielun Veljet (The Soul Brothers).
Unlike the trademark material of Sielun Veljet, Kun Suomi putos puusta explores a more acoustic and minimalist production style. The album incorporates foley-style atmospheric sound effects commonly used in film production, adding a unique touch to the musical direction.
The album achieved considerable success in Finland, selling over 30,000 copies and earning a gold certification in 1999.
Track listing All songs written by Ismo Alanko. "Kun Suomi putos puusta" – 4:21 "Rakas, rämä elämä" – 3:06 "Työ" – 1:14 "Masentunut ameeba" – 4:57 "Valheita ja onnenpekkoja" – 4:01 "Alumiinikuu" – 3:14 "Meidän isä" – 6:40 "Hetki hautausmaalla" – 4:26 "Tuupovaara-Helsinki" – 3:40
Personnel Ismo Alanko: vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion, tools, breathing Ahti Marja-Aho: bass, piano, violin, maracas, mandolin, harmonium, zither, backing vocals, tools Riku Mattila: guitar, maracas, tools Keimo Hirvonen: drums Kari Lindstedt: cello Mauri Pietikäinen: viola Heikki Hämäläinen: violin Seppo Rautasuo: violin Jari Hongisto: trombone Matti Riikonen: trumpet Jouni Kannisto: saxophone Pentti Lahti: saxophone Jussi Harju: tuba Raoul Björkenheim: bass drum Susanna Tollet: vocals Satu Kaarisola-Kulo: vocals Nina Fågelberg: vocals Jari Hyttinen: backing vocals Ilkka Alanko: backing vocals Pekka Karjalainen: effects
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