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Okean Elzy. Gloria.

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Okean Elzy. Gloria.

I did not expect that. And what can you say here? A lot of people waited impatiently for the release of this album, so it will be sold off irrespective of what will be said about it – whether it is good or boring, green or speckled violet (not to forget to knock! We are also the mystery of the third planet, aren’t we?). Still, really, something has changed for better – because here and now smearing of tears over a face, which is called crying, is gradually turning into sobbing, and I say that figuratively, not for the sake of offending somebody. You see, to cry or to whimper is one thing, but to wail and to sob is another thing - there is some pathetic element in it, some passion and energy, which may as well exceed the scale, tore clothes and uncover not only breasts, but also bones and blood pulsation. Considering the matter from musical point of view, personally for me this manner of presentation sometimes reminds stones, which are rolling – well, you understand what I am talking about. This is a compliment, but the quality of the album – yes - deserves compliments. There was a film entitled "Crazy Dog and Gloria". I don’t remember its content now, but as for its title – it’s wonderful. It seems to me that the same thing happened to "Ocean Elzy" at last. May be, for the sake of that it was worth while changing the group members – with the exception of Guru, of course. Now it is interesting what will happen next. Because judging by ears – to be continued.

Anton Jozhik Leyba (Hedgehog)

Publisher: Lavina Music
Year: 2005

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Okean Elzy

Domestic price: 208.60UAH
International price: $14.90USD
CD1
1.  Persha pisnja
2. Mp3Ty i ja
3. Mp3Vysche neba Song text
4.  Sonce sidaje
5. Mp3Nikoly
6. Mp3Bez boju Song text
7.  Tin' tvoho tila
8.  GLORIA
9.  Vidchuvaju
10.  Ikony ne plachut'
11. Mp3Jak ostannij den'
12.  Ne pytaj
 Total playing time: 40:38

Fragments of the compositions marked with Mp3 mark are available for listening. How to listen?

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Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. Oranzhereya. /digi-pack/. (The Orangery)


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Okean Elzy. Mira. /re-edition, digi-pack/. (Measure)


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Dudko quintet. Sofia.


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Okean Elzy. Zemlya. /digi-pack/. (Land)


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Okean Elzy. Model. /re-edition, digi-pack/.


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Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. Brussels. /digi-pack/.


The main thing is that this music is not committed to a certain style, but rather to a certain brand, a quality of expression. So, if for the sake of this quality one needs to add some atypical colors – it happens in an easy and natural way. Such a cool simplicity. At the same time – it is a team play, in which no one pulls the blanket over himself.
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Okean Elzy. Dolce Vita. Remastered. /re-edition, digi-pack/.


Mastering of this release was performed in the USA, in the studio of the legendary sound producer Bob Ludwig, whose experience during the almost half-a-century career includes work with over 1200 musicians. This mastering was born at the height of "Dolce Vita Tour" in 2010 and as brightly as possible it conveys the integral, bright sound of the live concert performance.
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Hud:mov. Trampliny.


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Reviews (70)

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  , Львів, Україна
30-10-2005 22:21

Незмінно класна музика, і змінний колектив.
Якби в вищенаписаному реченні, можна було би поміняти місцями слова з коренем 'ЗМІН', було би ВИЩЕ НЕБА. :-)


  Guido , Brazil
30-10-2005 16:56

The personal changes did no good to the band. Gone are the memorable hooks and catchy songs. Even Svjatoslavґs great voice doesnґt fit well to the new sound.


  Anna , Herndon, USA
27-10-2005 03:32

Otrymala CD siohodni, za szczo duze diakuju Umci. Wybaczte, ne maju kyrylyci w kompjuteri, tomu muszu tak pysaty. Duze lublu ciu hrupu jaka prynosyt meni stilky zadowolennia tut w Sztatach. Diakuju UMCI za widminnyj servis. Czekaju na nastupni cd i filmy!!!

OE, I love you guys!!!


  , Донецьк, Україна
26-10-2005 09:10

Я був засмучений, коли під прапором ОЕ в попереднього складу залишився лише Вакарчук, але GLORIA не лише заспокоїла мене, але й дала надію очікувати нових неперевершених пісень від ОЕ. Дякую гурту, дякую їхнім друзям, які взяли участь у запису альбому.
Так тримати!!!


  Dima , NYC, USA
25-10-2005 22:49

Vid4uvayu - samaya lyubimaya, a Ne pytaj - samaya krasivaya


  , Vilnius/Dublin, Lithuania/Ireland
25-10-2005 16:22

Superb! It's supposed to be the best one from the modern Ukrainian music! Hope the next one album gonna be only better;-)
Chlopci, tak trymaty!


  Сергій , Київ, Україна
23-10-2005 14:54

Надзвичайно потужній і, що важливо, рівний за якістю пісень альбом. Далеко не кожна група взагалі здатна робити рівні альбоми, і на мій погляд, це знак справжньої майстерності.

Окремо хотілось би щиро подякувати ОЕ за аранжування пісень у стилістиці старих рокових команд (особливо сподобались "Як останній день" у стилі Doors та GLORIA у стилі Pink Floyd). Те, що хлопцям вдалося не скотитися до банального копіювання або цитування і залишитись самими собою це просто супер, нічого схожого я ніде не зустрічав.


  , Днепропетровск, Украина!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
22-10-2005 07:22

Дайте прослушать prewiewe. Мы лишены этого!


  , Portugal
20-10-2005 17:31

I'm a Portugues music teacher and ethnomusicologist and I loved this album as much as I loved all their previous ones, which I own. It is very good. I don't have the words to describe it. It was worth waiting for. Congratulations. Okean Elzy se tochno naikrashchyy hurd Ukrainy!


  , Запорожье/Холон, Украина/Израиль
20-10-2005 14:19

Купил, послушал. 100% - это лучше чем суперсиметрiя. Песни тiнь твого тiла и вiдчуваю - просто ОЧЕНЬ хороши. Лично для меня - они альбом и вытягивают


  , Warsaw, Poland
17-10-2005 22:03

SUPER! Ukrainian!!! You have to be proud of Your Grup! CUDO::)))


  NICKBIT , Bogocity, Ukraine
16-10-2005 20:12

Нормально , слухати можна!!! Не погоджуюсь з думкою , що всі пісні
ідеальні , дійсно є 4-5 пісень дуже класних. А решта примітивні пісні
в стилі О.Е.! До речі , славо здаються тут теж не дуже вишуканої лірики.


  , Pidvolochisk, Ukraine
16-10-2005 05:16

I'm very glad that Ukraine has so good band like YOU, juys. I'm far from my home , I'm in Chicago and I enjoy your music.I glad that I can even find some achords to guitar and play some songs.YOU ARE THE BEST! I hope you'll make a lot of you alboms.Good luck!


  Андрей , Херсон, Украина
12-10-2005 12:50

Я Відчуваю Тебе !!!


  , Київ, Україна
10-10-2005 10:50

Від цього альбому і від творчьості ОЕ я просто FEEL GOOD, NA-NA-NA-NA!
Всі пісні - геніальні ! Та це й не дивно, бо їх створила геніальна особистість !
Шановний пане Вакарчук! Ви єдиний такий у Всесвіті, чи може мені ще пощастить знайти схожого?:-)