Song of the Day - Sept 30, 2005

Breakout the Stoli, it's time to party gypsy style. Even without the Stoli, I predict you will be dancing to the Eastern European rhythms of Gogol Bordello. Their song "Sally" combines violin, accordion, explosive guitar sounds, and a vague resemblance to the early energy of The Clash. Don't stop with the track "Sally." The rest of their album Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike is an excuse to lose all inhibitions, whether Stoli fueled or not. I especially liked the tracks "Never Young," the punked out polka of "60 Revolutions," and the dance hall influenced rhythms of "Not A Crime." I was very surprised to find out that Steve Albini had a hand in making the record. The man just has the magic touch. Click here to listen to "Sally," my song of the day. Click on the link to hear their whole album Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike