Grooving to the Moscow Beat
Igor & The Red Elvises · 1996
47 min · 14 tracks · folk rock · reggae · disco
A vibrant blend of surf rock and Russian folk sounds, igniting dance floors with infectious energy.
Grooving to the Moscow Beat is an album by Igor & The Red Elvises, released in 1996. A vibrant blend of surf rock and Russian folk sounds, igniting dance floors with infectious energy. This album helped define the genre often referred to as 'Russian Rockabilly,' blending cultural elements that garnered a niche following. Its inclusion in various film soundtracks and its performance at international festivals showcased the band's role in popularizing this distinctive fusion of styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Grooving to the Moscow Beat sound like?
A vibrant blend of surf rock and Russian folk sounds, igniting dance floors with infectious energy. Rooted in folk rock and reggae.
What makes Grooving to the Moscow Beat by Igor & The Red Elvises notable?
This album helped define the genre often referred to as 'Russian Rockabilly,' blending cultural elements that garnered a niche following. Its inclusion in various film soundtracks and its performance at international festivals showcased the band's role in popularizing this distinctive fusion of styles. Released in 1996, 'Grooving to the Moscow Beat' was Igor & The Red Elvises' first studio album, marking their entry into the music scene after forming in the early 1990s. The band, led by Igor Yuzov, sought to combine traditional Russian motifs with Western rock influences, establishing their unique sound amidst a burgeoning interest in world music.
How many songs are on Grooving to the Moscow Beat?
Grooving to the Moscow Beat has 14 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Grooving to the Moscow Beat Standout 3:09
- 2 Boogie on the Beach Standout 2:49
- 3 Good Golly Miss Molly 4:52
- 4 Please Don't Tell Me (What I Did Last Night) 2:22
- 5 Tango 3:46
- 6 Shooba-Doobah (Elvis's Vacation) 2:16
- 7 My Love Is Killing Me Standout 5:50
- 8 Leech 2:20
- 9 Elvis and Bears 3:18
- 10 Scorchi Chornie 4:34
- 11 Harriet 3:25
- 12 Ballad of Elvis and Priscilla 2:15
- 13 Sad Cowboy Song 3:11
- 14 Romantic Junk 3:15
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