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| Rock ' n Russia A non-Russian, music lover's opinion on "Ikra" Autor: Ken Hamilton Article courtesy of Http://www2.thecia.net/users/hamilton/rocknrussia.html |
| And how about Mumiy Troll? Simply one of the most dynamic bands in the world today. You don't have to take my word for it. There is a generous lot of sound out at their official website. Or, at least there was, recently they've been revamping it. In their CD called "Ikra" (Caviar), this band recasts classic rock ' n roll with clever twists and turns, along with a good dose of amiable panache. To my ears, there are evocations of ZZTop, Bruce Springsteen and Jethro Tull. Throw in a little new wave, some soul and one very cheeky dance number and you have an awesome party record. All lyrics are in Russian and I don't understand a stitch. It doesn't matter. Charismatic lead singer Ilia Lagoutenko's supple voice gets all measure of all those Russian syllabyllic distinctions. My good friend Gleb provides these translations of |
| Wanna put you own album review here? I'll happily post your contributions with full credits and links to you! Many thanks in advance! Tania |
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1. Dolya Riska (Piece of Risk) 2. Shamamany (Shama-ma-ns) 3. Siamskiye Sertsa (Siam Hearts) 4. Ne Zvezda (Not a star) 5. Delfini (Dolphins) 6. Ranetka (This word doesn't exist in any dictionary. Sort of nickname for a girl) 7. Na Yady (on Poisons or with poisons) 8. Tak Nado (the Only Way or It's a Must) 9. Almazamy (By diamonds) 10. Signaly (Signals) 11. Mal'chik Soldat (A Boy [is a ] Soldier) 12. Golod (Hunger / Starvation) 13. Sayonara Diska (can't translate - something danceable with Japanese accent) 14. Daleko (Far Away) |
| These guys should be world famous. |
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