not as bad as i thought it’s gonna be

this felt like warm weather rain hiking; comforting, ethereal and dreamy

I’m speechless. As I write this I’m literally crying because of how good this album is. Everything about this album is top notch. These are the best lyrics, vocals, and instrumentals of her entire career up to this point. And the way the flawless production is uniting them to create this one-of-a-kind masterpiece. So intimate. My favorite album of hers so far.

it exists ❤️ not much else to say

pleasantly boring

Damn this was weird (in a good way). Very energetic and captivating. There’s a lot going on in this album, with each listen you find something new to appreciate about it. Def worth a listen

Before listening to this I thought all soviet music was boring and political, god was I wrong. Soviet/Russian icon Alla Pugacheva’s debut album is a enchanting art pop fusion of pop, rock and jazz influences, accompanied by beautiful and strong vocals. The lyrics on this album are also top-tier, some are about love, some are like childish fairytales, some are melancholic.
Listening to this was such an experience, such a diverse and gorgeous LP.
Also it’s very much Kate Bush vibes.

sometimes listenable

Track by track review. Summed up thoughts are in the end.

Moon — a beautiful song, sonically so clear yet so fragile, the perfect opener for such a unique album
Thunderbolt — created using tesla coils, a poetic combination of techno sound and neanderthal-like vocals
Crystalline — just weird, but in a such captivating way. the gameleste, the music instrument (which was created specifically for this album) used in this song, is so quirky and the breakcore outro is jaw dropping, ... read more

gets kinda boring

gets a little bit boring bc only 4 singles were remixed, but did it again remixes, especially the Trouser Enthusiasts' Goddess of Contortion Mix, are immaculate and energetic pieces of prog trance

short, fun and chronically online
+ listen to it if you have adhd

there’s nothing exciting about this album, it’s just monotone and boring

good production. terrible vocals. last track, which is instrumental, is actually really great. that’s it

oh my god this sounds so aged. yeah it probably sounded mind-blowing when this was released but... now this album just sounds like it's trying so hard to be conceptual and "not like the others". ofc there are some moments that deserve yours attention, like "The Great Gig in the Sky" and "Us and Them", but almost everything else just sounds dull, obnoxious and bland. yes, you may say "this album is so influential! it changed music back then!" IDGAF!!! ... read more

I found the album really calming, nostalgic, joyful, summery and beautiful. some very gorgeous melodies here, specifically on tracks 5, 6, 10, 13. love it