The Shamen - In Gorbachev We Trust
Review by Olga Bowman
In Gorbachev We Trust, the 1989 album by Scottish electronic dance music group Shamen, is a bold and politically charged work that remains relevant and powerful to this day. The album's title is a reference to the then-president of the Soviet Union, and its themes range from Cold War politics to environmentalism to the power of music itself.
The album opens with the anthemic "Move Any Mountain," which sets the tone for the rest of the record with its soaring vocals and pulsing beats. Other standout tracks include "Human NRG," a call to arms for environmental activism, and "Omega Amigo," a trippy and hypnotic exploration of the power of sound.
Throughout the album, Shamen blend elements of techno, acid house, and psychedelic rock to create a unique and immersive sonic landscape. The production is top-notch, with layers of synths, samples, and percussion creating a dense and intricate sound.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Transcendental | 4:44 | |
| Synergy | ||
| Raptyouare | 3:39 | |
| Sweet Young Thing | 3:32 | |
| Jesus Loves Amerika (Fundamental) | 4:37 | |
| War Prayer | 3:07 | |
| Mahem Speaks Out | ||
| Long Gone | 3:45 | |
| Misinformation | ||
| Fire Engine | 2:41 | |
| Adam Strange | ||
| Resistance (Once Again) | ||
| Knature Of A Girl | 3:45 | |
| What's Going Down | 2:48 | |
| Yellow Cellophane | ||
| Raspberry Infundibulum | 2:38 | |
| In Gorbachev We Trust | 3:20 | |
| Yellow Cellophane Day | 3:06 | |
| Mayhew Speaks Out | 3:11 | |
| Jesus Loves America (Fundamental) |
Video
The Shamen - Sinergy
The Shamen - Raptyouare
The Shamen - Sweet Young Thing
In Gorbachev We Trust- The Shamen
FIEND #666_A4_SHAMEN ~ War Prayer.wmv
the shamen synergy
The Shamen - Adam Strange
Images
Catalog Numbers
- D 1063 P
- fiend 666
- fiend cd 666, fiendcd 666
- fiend cass 666, FIEND CASS 666
- ESM CD 754
Labels
- Demon Records
- Essential
Listen online
- lyssna på nätet
- kuunnella verkossa
- ouvir online
- écouter en ligne
- online anhören
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- Promo
- White Label
- LP
- Album
- CD
- Cassette
- Chrome
- Reissue
- Remastered
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | Damont |
| Lacquer Cut At | Tape One |
| Published By | Copyright Control |
| Copyright (c) | Demon Records Ltd. |
| Licensed From | Moksha Recordings |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Moksha Recordings |
| Record Company | Moksha Recordings |
| Glass Mastered At | DOCdata |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Lacquer Cut By | DB |
| Artwork | Stroppi Bastado XII |
| Design | Rogan Jeans |
| Management | Mr Mr Mann |
| Photography By | Steve Double |
| Recorded By | Brian Pugsley, Derek Birkett, Evil Ed, John Vic, Kev Patterson |
| Producer | Brian Pugsley, Derek Birkett, Evil Ed, John Vic, Kev Patterson |
| Co-producer | Brian Pugsley, Derek Birkett, John Vic, Kev Patterson |
| Music By | Shamen (tracks: 1, 3 to 12) |
| Other | Moksha Management |
| Coordinator | Sarah Lees, Steve Hammonds |
| Liner Notes | Paul Lester |
Notes
- White label 7" released to promote the upcoming album.
- Published by Copyright Control except A2 Screen Gems Music.
- Misguidance & maltreatment · Moksha
- © 1989 Demon Records Ltd. Brentford, Middx
- issued under license from Moksha Recording ℗ 1989
- Manufactured in England
- Limited amount of release contained a free Gorbachev stencil
- thanx - ian mckenzie, lu, brian, kev
- Published by Copyright Control except track 2, which is Screen Gems Music
- Disc:
- Made in England
- Manufactured in the UK
- Insert:
- Issued in a standard jewel case with front and rear inserts, black disc tray.
- Insert: Manufactured in England
- Some copies have a "Made In England" sticker affixed to the hinge piece.
- Project co-ordination @ Castle Music Ltd
- Re-issue Design @ Castle Music Ltd
- Issued in a standard jewel case with front and rear inserts, clear disc tray. A 1" diameter black/white hype sticker on front of jewel case reads: "The Shamen - Digitally Remastered - With New Liner Notes"
- Track durations are not printed on the release, but are taken from files imported onto computer.
- Published by Copyright Control except track 2, published by Screen Gems Music.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): D 1063 P-A-1 MT1 DAMONT DB.TAPE One C
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): D 1063 P-B-1 MT1 DAMONT DB.TAPE One V
- Barcode: 5 014757 036668
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): FIEND 666 - A1 C
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): FIEND 666 - B1 C
- Barcode (String): 5014757076664
- Barcode (Text): 5 014757 076664
- Matrix / Runout: S FIENDCD 666 01
- Barcode (String): 5014757056666
- Barcode (Text): 5 014757 056666
- Barcode (String): 5017615875423
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): ESMCD754 · MASTERED BY DOCDATA
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LA31
- Mould SID Code: ifpi 4B21
- Label Code: LC 6448
- Barcode: 5 014757 076664
- Matrix / Runout: FIENDCD 666 • :MASTERED: :BY NIMBUS:
- Mould SID Code: ifpi 2311
About The Shamen
Founded in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1985 by , , & with the band name . The group changed its name to The Shamen in late 1985. Early Alone Again Or and The Shamen material was primarily psychedelic indie rock. The group's first album under the name The Shamen was 1987's "Drop".
By 1987, Colin was inspired by M/A/R/R/S and similar new groups that used sampling and beats. As he delved into exploring new technology and dance sounds, the new direction caused the Shamen lineup to shift: Derek McKenzie, unimpressed with the changes, left the fold to return to school in 1987. Colin added energetic new bass player (a.k.a. Will Sinnott) in October 1987 and he himself moved to concentrate on vocals and guitar. At this point, the pieces were in place for the group to become what they would eventually be remembered for: one of the early pioneers of what became known as "indie-dance
Real Name
- Colin Angus
- Will Sin
Name Vars
- Shamem
- Shamen
Aliases
- Alone Again Or
- Nemeton
Members
- Victoria Wilson-James
- Will Sin
- Richard West
- Colin Angus
- Keith McKenzie
- Derek McKenzie
- Pete Stephenson
Summary by Olga Bowman
Comments
We could trust in Gorbachev, but we cannot trust in Putin!
Absolutely their best album by far. Many happy trips to this!
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Lol. the vocals from 1:10 and out remind me kinda of SteveTerreberry. Funnily enough, one of his videoes are in recommended right now.
For those who don't think dance music can carry political content... An amazing track
!AgaiN the industrial side of our royal highness, had the Audacity to break thru to the U.S with something the yanks themselves could not say.Yeah 'appy daze... to no more raves
!Iran and the orthodox jew elders are @ peace. But !IraN was and has always been on the drawing blocKz...Palistein has virtually been wiped out of existence, which to me means GeNaciDe ! Another ancient culture being buried. No wmd, no nuk threat. Should worry more about earthquakes and volcanoes and the real nuK threat, JAPAN
Great Album. Happy times.
Well yes, it's kinds sad these preachers jump to conclusions with so much over confidence and hubris. Let's just hope the Yanks don't go for Iran, eh? Wish I could find the Gorbachev version of 'Christopher Mayhew Says' on YouTube, that's a MAD track!
Yes A Great track.Cheers... of course same shit... different era, bigger picture..
Blast from thee past...''bombs, air to surface missiles, big missiles...'' ''GOD WILL DESTROY RUSSIA!''
This album is in my top ten of all time..just mesmeric, incredible. LSD...and The Shamen, you’re on a path to enlightenment
This band was the soundtrack to me discovering psychedelics... hash, acid, E's, Ket... and The Shamen... love it
When the drums first started I thought what the hell is this. nIt kept on going and I was sure I was going to hate it. Once the singing started, I started to enjoy it. It's different. I lioke it.
still one of the best albums ever made
Would that be Mike Nesmith's woolhat off? Kidding, this is quite different for The Shamen to tackle.
The band that made me want to take drugs. Hats of to them.
Hats OFF to them
My favourite Shamen Album - as they transitioned from psychadelic rock to dance legends. Psydchadeic guitar work is brilliant on Knature of a Girl. This title track is wonderful -owing a little to DM's To Have and To Hold.
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