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Title: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: music fop on 20 May 2007, 19:00: Hey, I've been a pretty big fan of Gogol Bordello for about a year now. Does anyone know of any similar bands?
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: *Sights* on 20 May 2007, 19:23: Mmmm....you could try DeVotchka (http://www.devotchka.net/cms/?q=). The slavic side is less evident than in Gogol Bordello's music, but they are very good nonetheless. They also draw from other unusual music traditions, like mariachi and sometimes french music.

Other than that, i know Eugene Hutz has some side projects, but i'm afraid i don't have any links.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: Inlander on 20 May 2007, 19:28: Everyone's probably sick of me banging on about them, but you asked . . .

Vulgargrad (http://www.myspace.com/vulgargrad). Though the recorded versions of their songs don't really do justice to how awesome they are live.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: *Sights* on 20 May 2007, 19:39: Bang on about them.

Every chance you get.

The forum doesn't mind.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: mer on 20 May 2007, 23:15: the two bands werent on good terms last I heard, but I still think you should check out the world/inferno friendship society they have a similar quality to them, and their live shows are a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: Thrillho on 21 May 2007, 12:30: Love this band. As for bands who are similar, I'm not sure I can help you out!

START WEARING PURPLE WEARING PURPLE
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: valley_parade on 21 May 2007, 13:09: START WEARING PURPLE FOR ME NOW!
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: Ernest on 21 May 2007, 13:29: OR YOUR SANITY AND WITS WILL ALL VANISH, I PROMISE!
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: Thrillho on 22 May 2007, 08:07: IT'S JUST A

MATTER OF TIME
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: ALoveSupreme on 22 May 2007, 09:41: I don't have any further recommendations, I just really wanted to say I like this band.

And this Vulgargrad band is awesome.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: music fop on 22 May 2007, 11:25: Thanks, guys.

Start Wearing Purple is a great song, but I've always prefered "Illumination" from Gypsy Punks more myself.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: Thrillho on 22 May 2007, 12:17: My favourite has actually always been 'Not A Crime.' Especially because it goes space-reggae randomly in the middle.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: chaseyday on 25 May 2007, 19:24: Love Gogol Bordello...

You can try Man Man - although I might be totally off in thinking they sound Gogol Bordello..ish. Can anyone else hear the similarity or is it just me? :P
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: BrittanyMarie on 26 May 2007, 21:27: I'd agree with you about Man Man ... they're both weird kinda dancey punkish rock with big ol' hooks.

oh look here is a link to their myspace (http://www.myspace.com/wearemanman)
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: Gryff on 28 May 2007, 02:50: Google what now?
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: amok on 28 May 2007, 05:30: Quote from: DynamiteKid on 22 May 2007, 12:17
My favourite has actually always been 'Not A Crime.' Especially because it goes space-reggae randomly in the middle.

fuck yeah
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: ALoveSupreme on 28 May 2007, 11:23: Something about the chorus of 60 Revolutions always made me want to start hurling molotovs at random locations. Frantic!
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: chaseyday on 28 May 2007, 15:28: I saw them live a few months ago... I'm no good at reviews without saying "amazing" a billion times - but... yeah. the show was just fucking amazing. There were all sorts of different people there, which is what I liked - crammed, intense, lots of energy... That Eugene Hutz puts on a darn good show, I tell you what!
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: pilsner on 29 May 2007, 00:23: Great stuff. I suggest:

Taraf De Haïdouks: virtuoso musical gypsies from Romania. If you ever get a chance to see these guys play, don't pass it up.
Beirut - Gulag Orkestar: different but sim'lar in ways. Some definite Balkan juices at work. Although Zach swears no one will call his second LP Balkan.
The Wedding Present - the first CD of the Peel Sessions: for some reason The Wedding Present decided to play some really exceptional Ukrainian folk. Go figure. It totally rocks.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: glwtta on 01 Jun 2007, 08:02: Quote from: music fop on 22 May 2007, 11:25
Thanks, guys.

Start Wearing Purple is a great song, but I've always prefered "Illumination" from Gypsy Punks more myself.

It's probably my favorite, too; that and God-like. But then most of their stuff is ridiculously good.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: pilsner on 06 Jun 2007, 22:45: Incidentally, for fans in NYC, they've got a show July 20. And their shows are apparently glorious.
Title: Re: Gogol Bordello Fans?
Post by: glwtta on 07 Jun 2007, 14:50: I just found out they are going to be at Bonnaroo this year - like I needed more reasons to wish I could go!