What makes Don't Be Fake by Sergey Lazarev notable?

Don't Be Fake received significant attention in Russia, debuting at number one on the Russian charts. Its success helped solidify Lazarev's status as a leading pop artist, influencing the electropop genre within Eastern European music and paving the way for future releases that would further enhance his career. Released in January 2005, Don't Be Fake is Sergey Lazarev's debut studio album. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a successful run in the boy band Smash!! to establishing himself as a solo artist. This album marked the beginning of his solo journey, showcasing his potential as a prominent figure in the Russian pop music scene.

Who is Don't Be Fake for?

Don't Be Fake works well if you're into steady mid-tempo dance energy, earworm melodies for sing-alongs and feel-good tracks for gatherings.

How many songs are on Don't Be Fake?

Don't Be Fake has 15 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Don't Be Fake

Sergey Lazarev · 2005

56 min · 15 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of electropop and pop rock, infused with catchy hooks and danceable beats throughout.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fake — The titular track encapsulates the album's theme with its infectious chorus and energetic production, making it an instant standout that showcases Lazarev's vocal prowess.
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Lost Without Your Love — This track highlights Lazarev's emotional range, featuring heartfelt lyrics paired with a melodic hook that resonates deeply with listeners.
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Eye Of The Storm — Blending powerful vocals with dynamic instrumentation, this song exemplifies the album's dance-pop essence while demonstrating Lazarev's ability to deliver anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo dance energy
earworm melodies for sing-alongs
feel-good tracks for gatherings
uplifting vibes for road trips
nostalgic sound for early 2000s

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
avoid repetitive structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 2005, Don't Be Fake is Sergey Lazarev's debut studio album. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a successful run in the boy band Smash!! to establishing himself as a solo artist. This album marked the beginning of his solo journey, showcasing his potential as a prominent figure in the Russian pop music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Dima Bilan· Maxim Galkin· Egor Kreed

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Fake 2:37
2 Can't Let You Go (Earphones Mix) 2:44
3 Lost Without Your Love 3:41
4 Beautiful 3:56
5 Eye Of The Storm 3:58
6 Do It For Me 3:23
7 Nobody Told Me 3:30
8 Just Because You Walk Away 4:01
9 Someone Like You 3:43
10 That's Where I'll Belong 3:20
11 I'm Gone 4:20
12 Earth Song 5:45
13 Do It For Me (Groove Brothers Radio Mix) 3:29
14 That's Where I'll Belong (Slow Version) 3:33
15 Eye Of The Storm (HardRum Mix) 4:34

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