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An album from Russia's greatest rock musician is long overdue, and this collection is more than worthwhile. Like some American singer/songwriters, Grebenshikov has found himself coming closer and closer to roots music over the years, and these songs are very much the product of that. Whether putting his mark on the traditional song "My Little Loom" or writing an ode to his changing homeland with "Russian Nirvana," he's masterful. The songs themselves (with lyrics provided in four languages) are gems, the product of mature thought and frequently poetic, although the images, which seem obscure to Westernerners, probably resonate with Russians. But the beauty is best-illustrated by the settings, usually stripped-down, but with just the right touches to set off the voice and words, even if it takes some strange left turns, like the pseudo-'50s arrangement of "Gertruda." Accordion is prevalent, of course, but the oboe that courses through "Nikita of Riazan" gives an aching tone to the song. He's often compared to Dylan and Springsteen, which is unfair; the traditions are utterly different. Only the quality of the writing and performing is comparable -- listen to the gentle "Dubrovsky" and you'll be convinced. Grebenshikov is world class.
© Chris Nickson /TiVo
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My Little Loom ((traditional))
Boris Grebenshikov, Performer - Traditional, Composer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Gertruda (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Nikita Of Raizan (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
China (A. Vertinsky)
Boris Grebenshikov, Performer - Alexander Vertinsky, Composer - N. Gumilev, Lyricist
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
3 Sisters (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Little Swallow (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Gosudaryna (My Lady) (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Fate's Rusty Pail (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Vanka Morosov (Bulat Okudjava)
Boris Grebenshikov, Performer - Bulat Okudjava, Composer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
The Fastest Plane On Earth (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Tarusa (N. Zabolozki)
Boris Grebenshikov, Performer - N. Zabolozki, Composer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Dubrovsky (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
The Mares Of Reckless Abandon (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Garcon Number 2 (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Russian Nirvana (Boris Grebenshikov)
Boris Grebenshikov, Composer, Performer
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
Album review
An album from Russia's greatest rock musician is long overdue, and this collection is more than worthwhile. Like some American singer/songwriters, Grebenshikov has found himself coming closer and closer to roots music over the years, and these songs are very much the product of that. Whether putting his mark on the traditional song "My Little Loom" or writing an ode to his changing homeland with "Russian Nirvana," he's masterful. The songs themselves (with lyrics provided in four languages) are gems, the product of mature thought and frequently poetic, although the images, which seem obscure to Westernerners, probably resonate with Russians. But the beauty is best-illustrated by the settings, usually stripped-down, but with just the right touches to set off the voice and words, even if it takes some strange left turns, like the pseudo-'50s arrangement of "Gertruda." Accordion is prevalent, of course, but the oboe that courses through "Nikita of Riazan" gives an aching tone to the song. He's often compared to Dylan and Springsteen, which is unfair; the traditions are utterly different. Only the quality of the writing and performing is comparable -- listen to the gentle "Dubrovsky" and you'll be convinced. Grebenshikov is world class.
© Chris Nickson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:52:31
- Main artists: Boris Grebenshikov
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Naxos
- Genre: Classical
2003 Naxos 2003 Naxos
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