Voi-La Intruder
Gogol Bordello · 1999
56 min · 15 tracks · punk rock
A vibrant blend of punk energy and Eastern European folk traditions ignites a joyous and rebellious sonic celebration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Start Wearing Purple — This track became an anthem of sorts, encapsulating the band's whimsical yet defiant spirit while addressing themes of identity and resilience.
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Passport — With its catchy chorus and infectious energy, this song highlights the struggles of immigration while maintaining a celebratory tone that resonates throughout the album.
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Greencard Husband — This track cleverly uses humor and irony to explore immigration issues, showcasing the band's ability to tackle serious topics with wit and charm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with energetic peaks
- vibrant storytelling through rhythm
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- exploration of immigrant narratives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Voi-La Intruder was Gogol Bordello's debut album, introducing their unique fusion of gypsy punk to the music scene. At this point, the band was carving out their identity, driven by frontman Eugene Hütz's experiences as an immigrant from Ukraine, which heavily influenced their themes and sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flogging Molly· The Pogues· DeVotchKa
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 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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