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Give Us a Break

Igor & The Red Elvises · 1995

44 min · 16 tracks · folk rock · reggae · disco

An exuberant blend of Russian folk melodies with rockabilly rhythms and surf-inspired guitar lines.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • exuberant energy for gatherings
  • dynamic flow with joyful peaks
  • playful rhythms that invite movement
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of slow, introspective sounds
  • prefer long, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Give Us a Break' was released in 1995, Igor & The Red Elvises had established themselves as a unique fusion act, following their debut album, 'I Wanna See You Belly Dance.' This sophomore effort represented a further exploration of their eclectic sound, blending cultural influences and showcasing their live performance energy.
Stylistic neighbors
Gogol Bordello· The Bouncing Souls· DeVotchKa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 When My Dear Mother Was Seeing Me Off to the Army 3:04
  • 2 Volga Boatmen 5:18
  • 3 Half-Moon 3:05
  • 4 Soldiers, the Brave Lads 2:22
  • 5 Rowanberry Tree 4:24
  • 6 Seni 1:39
  • 7 Steppe 2:43
  • 8 Odessa-Mama 3:51
  • 9 Epic Song 2:28
  • 10 Along the Street 2:22
  • 11 By the Meadow 1:17
  • 12 Nagaika 2:11
  • 13 Wooden Log 2:52
  • 14 Lemons Odessa-Mama 1:57
  • 15 Luchina 3:44
  • 16 Down Along the River 1:21

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