Red Wave cover

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

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