- Audio CD (13 Jan 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Enhanced
- Label: Polydor Group
- ASIN: B00007MAZP
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 23,086 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Not Gonna Get Us |
| 2. All The Things She Said |
| 3. Show Me Love |
| 4. 30 Minutes |
| 5. How Soon Is Now? |
| 6. Clowns (Can You See Me Now?) |
| 7. Malchik Gay |
| 8. Stars |
| 9. Ya Shola S Uma |
| 10. Nas Ne Dagoniat |
| 11. Show Me Love |
| 12. 30 Minutes |
| 13. Malchik Gay |
| 14. All The Things She Said |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Two comely teenage lesbian lovers from Russia who happen to sing? That seems more like a marketing masterstroke than pop music likelihood, so it's fair to question the authenticity of t.A.T.u.'s English language debut 200 Km/h in the Wrong Lane. It's impossible to know where t.A.T.u.'s talent begins and ends and just how much influence their various handlers and producer Trevor Horn had over the record but it's probably a moot point to the intended demographic. Horn's background working with electro-pop dandies Pet Shop Boys and Frankie Goes to Hollywood is evident in the crisp, driving synth cushioning singers Lena Katina and Julia Volkova's gossamer vocals.
Wink-nudge lyrical references to girls loving girls--presented in serviceable if phonetic English--are in evidence, though they're more coy than graphic. "All the Things She Said", a sparkly, chorus-driven rave-up, seems to make the case for sexual equality, while "Show Me Love" (which appears in regular and extended versions) is a dancefloor missive aimed straight at the clubs. Best, though is an unintentionally ironic cover of the Smiths' "How Soon Is Now". The song, a benchmark of loneliness and hopelessness, is utterly transformed into a chirpy duet which, all things considered, may be the best gimmick of all. -Kim Hughes
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!,
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This review is from: 200 km/h In The Wrong Lane (Audio CD)
It's a long time since a new song has had the kind of impact on me as 'All The Things She Said' did when I first heard it - even more remarkable when the song retains its impact on the 50th time of hearing. Yet arguably that is not the best track on this quite superb album. The songs on here are all pure class. The album kicks off with the driven 'Not Gonna Get Us', perfectly encompassing the feelings of isolation and anger felt by the young protagonists, as we are led to believe. 'All The Things She Said' should be played loud every time, and is followed by 'Show Me Love' which oscillates between the calm and thoughtful to the frantic - this song will be huge. '30 Minutes' slows things down, and the cover of the Smiths' 'How Soon Is Now' is certianly interesting, but very well executed. 'Clowns' makes good use of an acoustic guitar to drive the verses, and 'Malchik Gay' contrasts yet again. Finally 'Stars' seems to hit another level, a conclusion to all the emotional turmoil expressed in the previous tracks. The remaining songs are Russian versions of 'All The Things She Said' and 'Not Gonna Get Us' which lose nothing in the transition back to their original form, and remixes of 'Show Me Love' and '30 Minutes'.Though short (only 8 stand-alone tracks) this is a great collection. The vocals hit the spot, expressing the wonder, confusion and desperation of the alledged situation of the girls perfectly, and lent another dimention by the accents of Julia and Lena. The production is slick but not overdone, and after one listen you are left with a sense that Tatu already have a sound that is distictly 'theirs'. Highly recommended.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tatu.....the best ever,
By Steven (Dallas,TX, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 200 km/h In The Wrong Lane (Audio CD)
'200 KM/H In The Wrong Lane'the debut English language album from Russian Techno-pop Duet t.A.T.u. (Comprised of Julia Volkova And Lena Katina) has to be, by far, the best album of this yearit's comprised mostly of hard guitar influenced dance tracks that will leave you begging for more, it leads into its slower moments with ballads ("30 Minutes", "Stars", and the oh-so-creepy "Clowns") that will pull at your heart strings more than any pop ballad you've ever heard, after those are the Russian versions of "All the things she said" (Ya Soshla S Uma) and "Not Gonna Get Us" (Nas Ne Dogoniat) ..even if you dont speak the language (i personally dont) you cant help but realise the strength of there voices and the harsh-ness of the original language Beautiful voices... theres old pop...and then theres t.A.T.u.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sheer genius,
This review is from: 200 km/h In The Wrong Lane (Audio CD)
This is undoubtedly one of the best albums in recent years, let down by the fact that there is only eight original tracks, with two songs also presented in the Russian version, and two remixes. The music is unique and fantastic. It is catchy and captivating music at its best. It is true (unfortunately) that if it wasnt for the contraversial lesbian antics and furore it caused, we may never have heard of t.A.T.u., but their music talent is surely not without question on this album. The Russian version of the songs are a nice touch, and there is more emotion and power in them, but I prefer the English versions. Great album - just need the sequel ;-)
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