Review: Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 is an extraordinary collection from Light in the Attic Records, releasing the diverse musical evolution of Ukraine during pivotal decades. Spanning genres like folk, rock, jazz and electronic, this compilation highlights Ukraine's rich sonic history, from the Soviet era through to independence. With tracks reflecting resilience and cultural preservation, the album provides an insightful lens into the country's underground scenes, including must-hear contributions from artists like Kobza, Vodohrai, and Cukor Bila Smert'. Accompanied by detailed liner notes from Vitalii Bardetskyi, with the CD features bonus material in a deluxe, hard-back book sleeve.
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