Red Wave
Kino · 1986
89 min · 24 tracks · new wave · post-punk
Sonic landscapes blend post-punk energy with new wave melodies, reflecting the complexity of life in the Soviet Union.
Red Wave is an album by Kino, released in 1986. Sonic landscapes blend post-punk energy with new wave melodies, reflecting the complexity of life in the Soviet Union. The album gained immense popularity, becoming an emblematic work of the Soviet rock movement. Its tracks resonated with youth disillusionment and aspirations for personal freedom, contributing to the cultural shifts towards openness and reform in the late 1980s. It has been critically acclaimed for its lyrical depth and innovative sound, influencing subsequent generations of Russian musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Red Wave sound like?
Sonic landscapes blend post-punk energy with new wave melodies, reflecting the complexity of life in the Soviet Union. Rooted in new wave and post-punk.
What makes Red Wave by Kino notable?
The album gained immense popularity, becoming an emblematic work of the Soviet rock movement. Its tracks resonated with youth disillusionment and aspirations for personal freedom, contributing to the cultural shifts towards openness and reform in the late 1980s. It has been critically acclaimed for its lyrical depth and innovative sound, influencing subsequent generations of Russian musicians. Released in 1986, 'Red Wave' marked Kino's rise as a significant voice in Soviet rock during the perestroika era. This album followed their breakthrough record, '45,' solidifying their sound and message amidst a politically charged landscape. The band was navigating growing popularity and media scrutiny while pushing creative boundaries.
How many songs are on Red Wave?
Red Wave has 24 tracks, running approximately 89 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Ashes 3:10
- 2 Tonight 4:36
- 3 Dance On The Edge Of The Spring Standout 4:25
- 4 The Thirst 3:57
- 5 Dreams Of Something Bigger 4:21
- 6 Rock N' Roll's Dead Standout 3:27
- 7 Saw A Night 3:04
- 8 Films 3:33
- 9 Night 5:25
- 10 City Standout 3:46
- 11 Wake Up (It's Love) 2:52
- 12 Streetcar Headed East 2:24
Disc 2
- 1 Experimentor 4:32
- 2 We're Together 2:44
- 3 Dr. Boogie 3:49
- 4 Bad Boy 3:22
- 5 Juice Squeezer 3:15
- 6 Come To Me 5:02
- 7 Metamorphoses 2:39
- 8 Chorovod Song 3:22
- 9 No Telephone 2:51
- 10 Egocentrism 2 4:30
- 11 If You Think 3:55
- 12 Paper Flowers 4:20
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