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Pelageya

Pelageya · 2003

55 min · 16 tracks · folk rock

A vibrant fusion of traditional Russian folk melodies and contemporary acoustic arrangements that evoke a deep sense of cultural heritage.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Я ехала домой — This track exemplifies Pelageya's emotive vocal delivery and narrative storytelling, capturing the longing and nostalgia inherent in many folk songs.
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    Не уходи — The song's poignant melody highlights Pelageya's vocal prowess and reflects themes of love and loss, resonating deeply with listeners.
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    Когда мы были на войне — This track stands out for its hauntingly beautiful arrangement and lyrical depth, drawing on historical themes that connect personal and collective memory.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends traditional Russian folk with modern arrangements, showcasing strong vocals and instrumentation.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a traditional folk song, immediately establishing its cultural roots and setting the tone for the rest of the record.
  • Pelageya's vocal delivery is consistently powerful across all tracks, often layered with harmonies that enhance the folk melodies.
  • The final track is an acoustic version of the opening song, providing a reflective closure that mirrors the album's beginning.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Любо, братцы, любо! 5:50
  • 2 Я ехала домой 2:24
  • 3 Позарастали стёжки-дорожки 3:16
  • 4 Не вечерняя 4:07
  • 5 Думы 3:00
  • 6 Вечериночная 0:49
  • 7 Отжил я свой век. Духовный стих 1:55
  • 8 Не для тебя 3:14
  • 9 Не уходи 2:24
  • 10 Рождественская 4:47
  • 11 Казак 4:21
  • 12 Раным рано 5:05
  • 13 Сидел Ваня на диване 2:31
  • 14 Когда мы были на войне 3:20
  • 15 Фонтанка 2:57
  • 16 Любо, братцы, любо! (акустическая версия) 5:25

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