Le dernier des héros cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

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
Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode· The Cure

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Changement 4:58
  • 2 Train de banlieue 4:50
  • 3 Guerre 4:04
  • 4 Trolleybus 2:57
  • 5 D'où vient donc cette tristesse 5:11
  • 6 Le dernier des héros 3:06
  • 7 Groupe sanguin 4:02
  • 8 Maman 3:51
  • 9 Dans nos yeux 3:49
  • 10 Bonne nuit 6:26

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