Russian rock emerged quite quickly, spawning many outstanding talents. It seems that no one can surpass Tsoi, Zemfira, Mumiy Troll, Agatha Christie and other rock stars from the nineties. It seems that Russian rock will never come to life and will never reach the highest standards that it reached then. But we believe that this time will come. In the meantime, let's remember the best of what has been created to date.
So, here are our TOP 10 best Russian rock songs:
10. Warriors of Light - Lyapis Trubetskoy
The rather ambiguous singer Lyapis Trubetskoy, who is pretty much forgotten by many a veteran of the stage, who released light and even humorous songs, suddenly burst out into a hit that became, in fact, the anthem of the Ukrainian revolution and had an inspiring influence on political changes in this state. The song Warriors of Light proved to be incredibly successful and timely. There is no doubt that more than one generation will remember and hum it.
9. Orbit Sugar Free - Spleen
Yes, this song is devoid of deep meaning, like most of the works of the Spleen group. Yes, it is simple and youthful. But damn it, she's amazing. She is incendiary. At one time, she rocked in a way that no modern hit can. Orbit without sugar, as if as a joke, became one of the main hits of the 90s, and will never be forgotten.
8. As in the war - Agatha Christie
A group that emerged at the height of the crisis in Russia, when all "drug addiction" was in vogue, and Agatha Christie successfully picked up this trend, releasing a lot of truly impressive songs in the style of a decadent lifestyle, which was then captivating young people en masse. Among their creations, the hit "As in War" stands out, which knows and loves more than one generation.
7. A shard of ice - Kipelov (Aria)
The song that marked the collapse of the famous group Aria as a result of the subsequent departure of the most talented soloist Valery Kipelov. However, the fans were not too upset by this fact, because almost immediately Kipelov began a solo career and quickly achieved even greater success, releasing many hits. However, it was the Shard of Ice that was remembered by the fans the most. This song is for all time!
6. Colonel - Bi2
Another great group that released a lot of really big hits in their time could not help but get into our top of the best Russian rock songs. The Colonel - also known as the main soundtrack to the cult film "Brother 2", is perhaps the main creation of the group. To fall in love with this rock song, you just have to hear it.
5. Last Autumn - Yuri Shevchuk (DDT)
A song that almost everyone sang in the 90s. Yuri Shevchuk and the DDT group instantly took off to the heights of fame. This somewhat sad, but so timely hit poetically described that turbulent time when the whole country was in a state of ruin and uncertainty. The song also fell in love with the front-line soldiers in Chechnya, where Yuri came to film his legendary vlogs. We will always remember the "last autumn".
4. Vladivostok 2000 - Mumiy Troll
The song that started it all. The song that revived Russian rock after the death of Tsoi and the wave of fashion for disco, electronics and light pop music in the style of Affectionate May. Mumiy Troll was radically different from everyone else, thanks to its eccentric appearance, charisma and "meowing" manner of performance, which is now associated with him. Unlike many rock musicians of that time, Ilya Lagutenko's songs sounded positive and innovative. He did not try to mimic the old rock stars, but created his own genre, becoming its immortal king.
3. Do you want? - Zemfira
Few people in our country are associated with Russian rock more than the singer Zemfira. Her songs won the hearts of millions. And the song "Do you want?" is, perhaps, her most successful and emotional creation. Everything is perfect in it - both the text and the music, and the arrangement. This is not a song that you want to dance to. "Want?" - this is the song from which the heart freezes. A song that you want to listen to. Perhaps this is the best creation about love ever performed in Russian.
2. Cursed Old House - The King and the Fool
A group that stands alone on our list. The King and the Jester stand out for their unique genre. Each of their songs is a kind of mystical story with horror elements. And although most of their songs contain absolutely no meaning or morality, the King and the Jester are definitely an era in Russian rock. And the songs "Forester", "Magician", "Memories of Past Love", "Jump from a Cliff", "Sorcerer's Doll", "Cursed Old House" have become part of the genetic code of a whole generation. If you love Russian rock, you simply cannot help but love the legendary Kish, and Mikhail Gorshenev, if not number one, then at least number two among the legends of Russian rock of the nineties.
1. A star named the Sun - Viktor Tsoi (Cinema)
Who, then, is number one? There is not the slightest doubt that it is Viktor Tsoi and the Kino group that are the eternal number one in the history of Russian rock. Many of his songs, such as "Blood Type", "Pack of Cigarettes", "Change!", "Good Night", deserve high places in our top, but we have chosen one - perhaps the most successful and famous of the Kino collective's creations. The star named the Sun will sound forever in our hearts.
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TOP RUSSIAN ROCK SONGS HITS OF ALL TIMES from the Nostalgia channel. In the video you can hear other Russian rock songs besides those on our list and remember the old days.
