Gypsy Punks Underdog World Strike [PA] [Digipak] by Gogol Bordello (CD, Aug-2005, Side One Dummy)

It's a great album, I already had a burned copy but it was missing the final 2 tracks and I knew I'd want those extra songs. If you like Mr. Bungle or Primus, or any band you can immediately recognize the minute a song starts, then you'll love Gogol Bordello, and Underdog World Strike is the best introduction for anyone interested in exposure to a new band.

I recently went and saw them in concert with Cake. I didn’t know what to think when they first came out, but all reservations were put to side when they started playing. They put on an amazing show with great energy. I went straight out and bought this CD and it’s awesome.

Does for drunken Russians (Ukranians) what the Pouges did for drunken Irishmen. Now start wearing purple.

The title says it all...this is Gypsy punk at it's finest. Admittedly, it took me a couple listens to appreciate this one as much as their other albums. I don't know why it had to grow on me but once it did it became my favorite Gogol Bordello CD. Loud, raw, quirky, and tons of fun. 5 Stars.

I found out that the first time you may hear this you may not be ready to take it in. It is a loud, rowdy, rockin' sound that still sounds very beautiful. That is a hard thing to do when you are in any genre of punk rock. These guys pull it off with flying colors. Buy this cd if you like Flogging Molly or any traditional sounding folk like the Pogues, or even if you are just a fan of political punk rock. Trust me it will rub off on you. One of the best bands I have heard since I first heard punk rock! A++++ Oh, get the newer album too, you will not be disappointed!