31-03-2024, 19:32
Was not expecting to come across a 'new age' album by Boris Grebenshikov! But here it is ... Songs of Clear Light released in January this year. He is known for his interest in mysticism and is a bit of a student of religion/s so I suppose with that in mind, it shouldn't really be a huge surprise, although it was. It's kinda fascinating to find this particular Russian bear making a contribution to the genre considering he's the godfather of soviet underground rock. It was ok, strangely enough. Inoffensive and inducive of a good mood. Lots of repetition, as is the nature of chanting, but it didn't get tedious. Not your average wafty new age artist this one! Lol!
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