The Ukrainians. Istoriya. The best of... (History)

We once again propose to your attention the album of the group “The Ukrainians”. Frankly speaking, we propose this album to you with great pleasure and satisfaction. Thus, geographically, this group is British, and you have nothing to do but to feel sorry that there is a certain shortage of groups in Ukraine, which might perform the music of that level. As well as to hope that this shortage will be done away with. As the proverb goes, quantity should grow into quality. At that, let’s go back to the group. “The Ukrainians” is a brisk and turbulent, but still harmonious energy. This is the music with open hands. When it sees a person, it does not waste time for greetings, but goes straight forward, embraces your shoulders and leads you ahead. Where to? May be, to the vast steppe, may be to the river bottom, may be to the tavern, and may be to the church. No matter which direction it goes to, this music is a very good company, which even gets upset in somewhat cheerful manner. Thus, there is practically no shamanism, no dusky glance here, but this music captivates, winds an inner spring in such a way that you feel capable to embrace the whole world – and to understand it, and to take it, and to burst into the starry sky. Without destroying it, without destroying yourself – which is very important. It is important, because with its energy this music inspires life – and is not that wonderful?

Anton Jozhik Lejba (Hedgehog)