I believe I'm a little late in realizing this album's release (Dec 2011/Jan 2012??). That's OK. Better late than never, I guess. If you are not familiar with the Leningrad Cowboys, your best bet is to find (beg, borrow or steal), or preferably buy, the DVD "Leningrad Cowboys Go America". This should serve as the best introduction to the wackiness that is the Cowboys' version of rock and roll. Not unlike Spinal Tap, this band's genesis came from the somewhat weird mind of Finnish director, Aki Kaurismaki. The cult following of this initial film has led to numerous albums, and live DVD's, as the band became a reality and undertook numerous tours around Europe and the rest of the world. They continue to do so today, as the list of tour dates on their website confirms.
Here's the latest video - "Gimme Your Sushi", taken from Buena Vodka Social Club. As you will see, it is intentionally "bad", a parody of the Japanese videos of the 80's, perhaps? Whatever it is, it is fun. So enjoy......
Leningrad Cowboys - Gimme your Sushi from Leningrad Cowboys Official on Vimeo.
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