In Gorbachev We Trust

by The Shamen

In Gorbachev We Trust cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 January 1989
  • Label: Demon
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 45:32
  • Community rating: 2.84/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a critical transition from their indie guitar roots into the burgeoning rave scene, the Scottish group embraces heavy sampling, synthesizer sequences, and relentless drum machines. 'In Gorbachev We Trust' is a politically charged, psychedelic collision of acid house culture and industrial rock.

Genres

Descriptors: Club, Dance, Leftfield, political, sampling, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Synergy (5:26)
  2. Sweet Young Thing (3:36)
  3. Raspberry Infundibulum (2:40)
  4. War Prayer (3:11)
  5. Adam Strange (4:00)
  6. Jesus Loves Amerika (Fundamental) (4:40)
  7. Transcendental (4:46)
  8. Misinformation (3:44)
  9. Raptyouare (3:40)
  10. In Gorbachev We Trust (3:32)
  11. Yellow Cellophane Day (3:06)
  12. Mayhew Speaks Out (3:11)

Credits

  • The Shamen - primary artist, music by
  • Stroppi Bastardo - artwork [collage]
  • Colin Angus - written-by
  • Carole King - written-by
  • Gerry Goffin - written-by
  • Michael Nesmith - written-by
  • Mark Twain - words by
  • Will Sin - written-by

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