Le dernier des héros
Kino · 1989
43 min · 10 tracks · new wave · post-punk
Haunting melodies wrapped in atmospheric synths create a reflective soundscape of post-Soviet disillusionment.
Why this album works
'Le dernier des héros' is pivotal in the history of Russian rock music, achieving significant acclaim and becoming an anthem for disaffected youth during the late Soviet era. The album resonated widely, leading to a resurgence of interest in new wave and post-punk sounds within the region and influencing subsequent artists who sought to address similar themes.
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 1989, 'Le dernier des héros' was Kino's third album, following their breakthrough with '45'. At this point in their career, the band was gaining widespread recognition in the Soviet Union and beginning to attract international attention, as they explored themes of societal change and personal struggle against a backdrop of political upheaval.
- Stylistic neighbors
- R.E.M.· INXS· David Bowie· Frank Zappa· XTC· Yoko Ono· Butthole Surfers· The Sounds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Changement 4:58
- 2 Train de banlieue 4:50
- 3 Guerre Standout 4:04
- 4 Trolleybus 2:57
- 5 D'où vient donc cette tristesse Standout 5:11
- 6 Le dernier des héros Standout 3:06
- 7 Groupe sanguin 4:02
- 8 Maman 3:51
- 9 Dans nos yeux 3:49
- 10 Bonne nuit 6:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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