What makes Protivofazza by Gorky Park notable?

The album stands out for its blend of Western glam rock influences with Eastern European themes, marking an important cultural bridge. It received notable attention in both American and European markets, illustrating the band's efforts to appeal to a wider audience and solidifying their place in the heavy metal scene. In 1998, Gorky Park released 'Protivofazza' as their third studio album, following their self-titled debut and the more commercially successful 'Moscow Calling.' At this point in their career, the band sought to redefine their sound while navigating the changing landscape of rock music in the post-Soviet era.

Who is Protivofazza for?

Protivofazza works well if you're into steady flow with gradual peaks, engaging for focused listening and emotional resonance throughout tracks.

How many songs are on Protivofazza?

Protivofazza has 12 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Protivofazza

Gorky Park · 1998

48 min · 12 tracks · traditional heavy metal

Melodic hard rock riffs fuse with emotional lyrics, creating a vibrant soundscape that echoes the band's glam metal roots.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Liar — This track captures the essence of betrayal and deceit through its driving rhythm and powerful chorus, making it a standout anthem of disillusionment.
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Burn Away — With its introspective lyrics and rich instrumentation, this song exemplifies the emotional depth that Gorky Park aimed to achieve throughout the album.
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My Friend — This track showcases a more personal side of the band, blending heartfelt melodies with relatable themes of friendship and support against life's challenges.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends glam rock with Eastern influences, showcasing solid writing but uneven cohesion.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a high-energy opening.
Several tracks incorporate Eastern European musical motifs, particularly in the melodies and arrangements, creating a distinct cultural flavor.
The last two tracks slow down significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady flow with gradual peaks
engaging for focused listening
emotional resonance throughout tracks
vibrant energy for late nights

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification
avoid cohesive listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: In 1998, Gorky Park released 'Protivofazza' as their third studio album, following their self-titled debut and the more commercially successful 'Moscow Calling.' At this point in their career, the band sought to redefine their sound while navigating the changing landscape of rock music in the post-Soviet era.
Stylistic neighbors: Bon Jovi· Def Leppard· Mötley Crüe

Tracklist

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

1 Jenny Loses Me 3:43
2 Liar 4:22
3 Reaching 3:02
4 Far All We Can Say 4:43
5 Little Asian Girl 3:15
6 Wannabee 4:23
7 Burn Away 5:06
8 Uforia 3:03
9 Liquid Dream 2:44
10 Back Down to the Ground 5:30
11 My Friend 3:50
12 Moving to Be Still 4:19

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