Для тех, кто видит сны. VOL.1 / DLYA TEH, KTO VIDIT SNY VOL.1

Despite their playfully oxymoronic name, Orgy of the Righteous take themselves and their spirituality very seriously, with just one exception, a russian musketeers/vodka anthem, showing that it's sometimes beneficial not to be too somber. This is russian epic folk/hard rock, enriched with flute, strings and even some ska sounds. And is that a death growl I'm hearing? What I like is that songs are not repetitive, with only things repeated are usually the things worth repeating. Production is loud and clear. Compared to previous album, there is more of an effort to write some catchy melodies, but a lot of this still sounds like dramatic verses recited over a background melody. Little instrumental fanfare.

This isn't exactly a staple of russian prog - a genre not quite booming, I'm afraid. But it could of some interest for those interested how rock sounds with a russian flavor. Not the silly balalaikas and gypsies stuff, but with an existential bent.