Yep, Talkov is one in a long line of late Soviet-era rock musicians and songwriters tragically lost
Shevchuk and B.G. are practically the only survivors of that time that remain sharp and relevant.
The former still writes some really biting songs, too. DDT has really taken a turn in a very modern, industrial music direction, but the lyrics still hit that spot. Dunno if you've seen their new stuff, but it's pretty easy to tell what it's all about
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http://vimeo.com/14128856
Quote:
DDT - The New Master is Here
Why are you here?
What century is it outside?
I am a beast, I am revenge
Come up to me
I was born in the dark
I am foreign to you
My number is on my tail
I'm on a chain, I'm angry
The faith of the people is strong but blind
Everywhere - enemies, cannot see anything
What is this crowd doing here?
Whose brains are dripping down that wall?
Why do you need this freedom?
It only gets in the way of eating!
He does everything for the good of the people -
The new master is here!
The new master is here!
The new master is here!
I was born in the dark, like Christ in the stable
But I'm not on a cross, I'll outlive you all
Life is quite good, a new regime has come
I look out from my bag, and I have jaws
Globalization is coming - they finally cleaned out my ears
I passed all registration, now I am killing flies
I am killing flies!
I am killing flies!
I am killing flies!
I am killing flies!
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...if ever there were truer words spoken of the true nature of the Russian regime that was largely spawned by the events of 1993!...