(Rhinoceroses and Other Forms of Life)

by Unknown

(Rhinoceroses and Other Forms of Life) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Estonian Radio
  • Country: Estonia
  • Length: 42:51
  • Community rating: 3.54/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Emerging from the vibrant Soviet underground, 'Rhinoceroses and Other Forms of Life' is an exuberant collision of quirky new wave and manic progressive rock. The Estonian collective employs bizarre time signatures and wildly theatrical vocals, echoing the absurdity of the Rock in Opposition movement.

Genres

Descriptors: avant-garde, instrumental, electronic, experimental, diverse, lo-fi, effects-laden

Tracklist

  1. Rhino I (5:24)
  2. Bossa II (Dedicated To Marina D.) (3:12)
  3. Rhino III (Russians) (3:23)
  4. Bossa I (2:40)
  5. Rhino V (4:27)
  6. Bossa V (Didjeridu-Boogie) (2:17)
  7. Rhino II (Dedicated To Conny Plank) (4:56)
  8. Bossa IV (6:43)
  9. Rhino IV (Returning Of The Rooks) (6:22)
  10. Bossa III (The Melody) (3:27)

Credits

  • Ilja Komarov - bass, double bass
  • Vitaly Redchits - drums, percussion
  • Leonid Soybelman - guitar [guitars], lead vocals, lyrics by
  • Simona Weisberg - painting [inner sleeve painting]
  • Avi Nedzvetskiy - piano [steinbach]
  • Oleg Davidovich - trombone, guitar, bells, backing vocals
  • Vadim Veeremaa - trumpet, alto saxophone, backing vocals
  • Victor Bitlovsky - voice, performer [objects]

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