Бери Шинель (Like A Rolling Stone) - Гражданская оборона
"Бери Шинель (Like A Rolling Stone)" is a song by the Russian punk rock band Гражданская оборона (Grazhdanskaya oborona), also known as ГрОб (Grob). The track is a cover of Bob Dylan's classic song "Like A Rolling Stone," with lyrics translated into Russian by the band's frontman, Yegor Letov. The theme of the song revolves around feelings of alienation, disillusionment, and the struggle for personal freedom. The lyrics express a sense of defiance and rebellion against societal norms and expectations, as well as a longing for meaning and purpose in life. Musically, "Бери Шинель (Like A Rolling Stone)" features a raw and energetic punk rock sound, with distorted guitars, driving rhythms, and Letov's impassioned vocals. The band's signature DIY aesthetic and lo-fi production style add to the gritty and rebellious atmosphere of the track. Notable facts about the song include its popularity among fans of Russian punk rock and underground music, as well as its influence on the country's independent music scene. Гражданская оборона's cover of "Like A Rolling Stone" has been praised for its powerful interpretation of the original song, as well as its unique cultural and linguistic adaptation.
Гражданская оборона
Гражданская оборона, also known as Civil Defense, was a Russian punk rock band formed in Omsk in 1984 by the iconic frontman Yegor Letov. The band quickly gained a reputation for their raw and politically charged lyrics, as well as their DIY approach to music production. Letov, a self-taught musician and poet, was heavily influenced by Western punk rock bands such as The Sex Pistols and The Clash. He used music as a platform to express his dissatisfaction with the Soviet regime and the oppressive political climate in Russia at the time. Despite facing constant harassment from the authorities, Гражданская оборона continued to produce music and gain a loyal following among dissidents and underground music fans. Their songs often touched on themes of social injustice, government corruption, and the struggle for freedom and individuality. One of the band's most famous albums, "Настройщик" (The Tuner), released in 1988, was a seminal work that solidified their place in Russian music history. The album featured tracks like "Всё идет по плану" (Everything is going according to plan) and "Колхозный панк" (Collective farm punk) that became anthems for the disaffected youth of the era. Гражданская оборона's impact on Russian music cannot be overstated. They were pioneers of the punk rock scene in Russia and paved the way for countless other artists to use music as a form of protest and social commentary. Their uncompromising attitude and fearless creativity inspired a new generation of musicians to push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Despite Letov's untimely death in 2008, the legacy of Гражданская оборона lives on through their music, which continues to resonate with listeners who seek truth and authenticity in a world filled with hypocrisy and oppression. They remain an enduring symbol of resistance and defiance in the face of adversity.