Global Balalaika Show
Leningrad Cowboys · 2003
114 min · 25 tracks · glam metal · comedy rock
An exuberant fusion of rock classics and Eastern European flair delivered with irreverent humor.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- party atmosphere with playful energy
- sing-along favorites for gatherings
- irreverent humor in every track
- varied pacing keeps attention engaged
- celebratory vibe for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer serious, introspective music
- dislike humorous reinterpretations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Global Balalaika Show' was released in 2003, the Leningrad Cowboys had already built a reputation for their unique blend of comedy rock and traditional Russian music. This album followed their previous successful releases, showcasing their ability to reinterpret well-known rock songs through a playful lens while solidifying their cult status in both Finland and internationally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Massacration· Hanoi Rocks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Black Hole Sun 4:14
- 2 American Woman 3:54
- 3 Sweet Home Chicago 3:23
- 4 Like a Virgin 4:03
- 5 Land of 1000 Dances 4:43
- 6 Those Were the Days 4:41
- 7 Bad 4:00
- 8 Easy Livin’ 3:15
- 9 Stairway to Heaven 8:42
- 10 Pennies From Heaven 3:32
- 11 That’s the Way I Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll 3:51
- 12 Afirika 4:27
- 13 Americano 3:01
- 14 No Woman, No Cry 3:31
Disc 2
- 1 Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) 2:57
- 2 Pappa Was a Rolling Stone 6:21
- 3 La cucaracha 3:43
- 4 Kashmir 5:42
- 5 El cuarto de Tula 7:06
- 6 Tumba 3:39
- 7 Life Is a Carnival 3:58
- 8 Eloise 4:51
- 9 Rockin’ in the Free World 5:03
- 10 Coochie Molly 4:04
- 11 Ghostbuster 8:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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