Voi-La Intruder
Gogol Bordello · 1999
56 min · 15 tracks · folk punk · Gypsy punk
Energetic gypsy punk rhythms intertwine with folk melodies, creating a vibrant tapestry of immigrant stories.
Why this album works
'Voi-La Intruder' is notable for its innovative fusion of genres and themes surrounding immigration, influencing the gypsy punk movement that followed. The track 'Start Wearing Purple' became particularly popular, embodying the album's spirit and contributing to the band's subsequent rise in popularity both critically and commercially.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with energetic peaks vibrant storytelling through rhythm engaging sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Voi-La Intruder' marked Gogol Bordello's debut album, setting the stage for their unique blend of Eastern European folk and punk influences. At this time, they were still emerging from New York's underground scene, establishing themselves as a significant force in world music and cultural commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Firewater· Mitski· The Fratellis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): Sacred Darling 1:48
- 2 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): Voi-La Intruder Standout 3:07
- 3 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): Greencard Husband 2:20
- 4 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): Passport 4:22
- 5 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): Start Wearing Purple 3:26
- 6 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): Shy Kind of Guy 3:28
- 7 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): Mussolini vs. Stalin 2:43
- 8 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): Letter to Mother 3:50
- 9 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): God-Like 5:34
- 10 Movement One (Songs of Immigration in Voi-La Minor): Nomadic Chronicle 4:22
- 11 Movement Two (Optzay Pertruder): Letter to Castro (Costumes for Tonight) 3:21
- 12 Movement Two (Optzay Pertruder): Unvisible Zedd 4:27
- 13 Movement Two (Optzay Pertruder): Sex Spider 3:07
- 14 Movement Two (Optzay Pertruder): No Threat 3:33
- 15 Movement Two (Optzay Pertruder): Against the Nature 7:23
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