SYMPHONIC SLAM made history, being the first band issuing, in the years 1976, a piece of work including synthesizer-guitars. Parallel to this, this self-titled opus has also been considered as a fine example of Seventies Progressive rock. Highly regarded by connoisseurs, it has been reissued by the Musea label in the year 2001. There was a second album by the group, "SSII" (1978) that eventually saw the light of day again a decade later, courtesy of Musea again. Less renowned but deserving a lot more than this, this second attempt still highlights the instrument so dear to the leader Timo LAINE. The name of the latter now apprears in the band's name, and his picture appears on the cover of the album as well. The group itself evolved according to the tracks, featuring several musicians, such as the famous bass player Jimmy HASLIP (Alan HOLDSWORTH, THE YELLOWJACKETS...) on three titles. Mostly instrumental, the disc sees the addition of four bonuses. Not to be missed !