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DDT
DDT formed in 1980 in the Soviet Union, led by singer and guitarist Yuri Shevchuk. The band's music drew from rock, punk, and blues, and they built a...
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180 Sm
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Aktrisa Vesna
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Apokalipsis
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Bashkirskij med
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Belaia noch'
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Bezzhiznennyj kraj
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Chastushki
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Cherno-belye tantsy
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Chyornyj Pyos Peterbourg
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Chyornyj pyos Peterbourg (translation)
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Dokhlaya sobaka
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Dorogi
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Dozhd'
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Eto Tvoya Rodina, Synok (translation)
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Eto vsyo
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Glazishcha
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DDT formed in 1980 in the Soviet Union, led by singer and guitarist Yuri Shevchuk. The band's music drew from rock, punk, and blues, and they built a following with songs that often carried a critical edge. Over time, they released more than twenty albums, including 'Love Syndrome' in 1988 and 'Plastic' in 1995.
Their 1999 song 'Il Mio Fascismo' stirred debate with its title and its exploration of authoritarian themes. Tracks like 'Rodina' and 'Beda' also reflect the band's tendency to address social and political matters in their lyrics. This approach has sometimes led to friction with authorities, including instances of censorship and canceled concerts.
Shevchuk remains the central figure, with guitarist Vadim Kurilov, drummer Roman Neumoev, and keyboardist Konstantin Shumailov as long-standing members. Their work, such as the albums 'Etnopark' from 2001 and 'In the Sky' from 2012, has maintained a steady presence in Russian rock.
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