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May be it is important that long ago two of them were the members of the group Okean Elzy. May be it is important that one of them is a Belgian. May be something else is important for those who are interested in history. But for those who are interested in events that are going on just now, something different will be important, for example, music. If it is so, here there is something to be heard. And even if one immediately casts the sphere of comparative analysis aside, all the same it is possible to say that it is interesting and a few groups in Ukraine perform such music. What a pity! The cultivation of taste must simply be carried out - it must continue, and it must be carried out not in a separate point of space or in the framework of a certain musical style or trend. In this connection it is pleasant not to define specifically a certain style of music performed by these preceptors. And now, as I have promised myself not to compare them with anybody, I have nothing to do but to stress that this music is worth while listening to, at least worth trying to listen to, because a lot of interesting ingredients are mixed in this vinaigrette. It tastes good. And even if it seems that this review is not emotional enough, take it easy - I am just in such a mood. As for music, it is worth while listening to this disc for several times. Actually, it is what I am doing now. Anton Jozhik Leyba (Hedgehog)
Publisher: Ukrainian records Catalogue number: 0601415120422 Year: 2004
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- Esthetic Education
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| Gonzo the clown
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| Beautiful
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| War |
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| Mr President |
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| Sweet Jesus |
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| Horrible Disaster |
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| Paris la nuit |
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| Guravli i korabli
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| Love
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| Get yourself together |
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| I would die for you |
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| Walking in the forest |
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| Thank you |
| | Bonus
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| Love (video version) |
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| Love |
| Total playing time: 57:59 |
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...these musicians have always preferred travels deep inside. This time as well – if one wishes, he/she can discern in the fresh songs by the group political pamphlets and just a poignant evaluation of our historical nowadays. And if one does not – it is quite possible to let it go, because their symbolism is obviously deeper than the waves of our routine..
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29-09-2007 14:18 |
a ùî òóò óêðà¿íñüêîãî?
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, madaba, yardania\jordan
17-10-2005 14:50 |
brevet ya loblo ukrina
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, Lviv, Ukraine
25-08-2005 13:39 |
cjogo chekala Ukrina 5 rokiv!!!KLASSS!!!
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