Here we have a release with only Russian artists expressing their disgust about the war and the one who started it. So yes, fellow Russians have their hearts in the right spot and are expressing their emotions and opinions on Putin's invasion - NOT a Russian invasion. And with everything we know, each of these artists is a bold and brave move.
The CD/cassette/download has been made possible by the Danish Topos label, founded by none other than Jacob Kirkegaard, Tobias R. Kirstein and Niels Lyhne Løkkegaard. So yes, the music found on this sampler is of high quality because, well, with curators like this, you can expect it, right? But having said that, it's about the subject that makes it an honest, open, and emotional release.
I'm not going into all the artist's submissions. I could mention a few names on this release (Kryptogen Rundfunk, Majdanek Waltz, Tchernoblyad and Sal Solaris, for example), but that also doesn't do it. Maybe a bit of an indication in styles would add to the review, so yes, it's heavy as f***, has some really intrusive moments, uses samples in Russian, is experimental in nature, desperate at moments and suddenly furious... But what's more important, this is a message to the world. And I never just copy-paste info-sheets, but this time I will. Because it will give you more reasons to buy this honest, brutal and at the same time beautiful release.
"This is a collective manifesto by Russian artists from the underground experimental & noise scene, speaking up against Putin's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. These actions incredibly hurt us, and ashamed of the villainous crimes committed by our country. While we don't have the power to stop the war, we can use our music to express our disgust for what is happening and the pain we feel for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. This music is our message to them and the world."
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