Released 40 years ago this June
Red Wave
Kino · 1986
89 min · 24 tracks · new wave · post-punk
Sonic landscapes blend post-punk energy with new wave melodies, reflecting the complexity of life in the Soviet Union.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective moments of sonic exploration
- for late-night introspection
- engaging storytelling across varied tracks
- uplifting anthems for group listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Red Wave' marked Kino's rise as a significant voice in Soviet rock during the perestroika era. This album followed their breakthrough record, '45,' solidifying their sound and message amidst a politically charged landscape. The band was navigating growing popularity and media scrutiny while pushing creative boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode· The Cure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ashes 3:10
- 2 Tonight 4:36
- 3 Dance On The Edge Of The Spring 4:25
- 4 The Thirst 3:57
- 5 Dreams Of Something Bigger 4:21
- 6 Rock N' Roll's Dead 3:27
- 7 Saw A Night 3:04
- 8 Films 3:33
- 9 Night 5:25
- 10 City 3:46
- 11 Wake Up (It's Love) 2:52
- 12 Streetcar Headed East 2:24
Disc 2
- 1 Experimentor 4:32
- 2 We're Together 2:44
- 3 Dr. Boogie 3:49
- 4 Bad Boy 3:22
- 5 Juice Squeezer 3:15
- 6 Come To Me 5:02
- 7 Metamorphoses 2:39
- 8 Chorovod Song 3:22
- 9 No Telephone 2:51
- 10 Egocentrism 2 4:30
- 11 If You Think 3:55
- 12 Paper Flowers 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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