Eto ne lyubov'... ...

Recorded rapidly in a makeshift home studio within the Soviet Union, this fourth album marks a decidedly softer, more romantic pivot for the legendary Leningrad rock band. 'Eto ne lyubov...' relies on bright, chorus-drenched acoustic and electric guitars, framing Viktor Tsoi's melancholy lyricism with a distinct jangle pop sensibility. The relatively lighthearted, melodic tone offered a brief respite before the group returned to the darker, anthemic post-punk that would define their later masterpieces.