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• Audio CD
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• ASIN: B000BWLP4M
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #545,702 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Language Lessons with TATY, December 22, 2005

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B. Holtzapple (Harrisburg, PA) - See all my reviews
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I'm willing to bet there aren't many rabid TATU fans in the United States. Sure, there was the whole "are they, aren't they" lesbian school-girl promotional controversy upon the release of their debut record, "200 K/H in the Wrong Lane". It garnered a lot of press and helped to launch the single "All the Things She Said" into a modest MTV hit (the naughty little video didn't hurt either). The hype also served to overshadow the real vocal talents of Lena and Yulia. And after the story played itself out, interest in TATU just seemed to fade away, like so many other flash-in-the-pan pop stars. Part of it was the gross over-exposure of that marketing gimmick. Then the girls took some time off between records to resume quasi-normal lives (including childbirth).

American attention spans are notoriously short and TATU's hiatus contributed to a barely noticed release of their sophmore effort, "Dangerous and Moving." The first video from the record, "All About Us" contained some controversial scenes of date rape and homicide, which pretty much resulted in its ban from MTV. So much for state-side promotion. Besides that, the single's lyrics frankly come off as overly-simplistic and self-obsessed (even for a pop song). If you accept the implied sarcasm - a song in defense of their musical credibility in the face of myopic tabloid journalism - it still rings hollow, considering the group was a producer's creation in the first place and the schoolgirl innuendo WAS their only marketing strategy. Besides having a memorable melody and hook, the single has nothing to offer.

All that said, the full album is well worth a listen. As with "200 KM/H," the singles on "Dangerous and Moving/Lyudi Invalidy" are obvious, well-crafted pop confections, memorable and infectious. But the other tracks offer some really great euro-trash disco delights. And just like their debut, it was released in two versions, English and Russian, with each version containing a different set of songs. This time around, the Russian version was released second. Based on the drastically different sound between the English and Russian versions of "200 KM/H", I anticipated the same variety of production on "Lyudi Invalidy." Sadly, the tracks are pretty consistent in form and production as those appearing on the English version, even the tracks that were translated to English on "Dangerous and Moving." This is in stark contrast to the Russian release of their debut, "Dvesti Po Vstrechnoi" (Russian version of "200 KM/H") which had a more raw, techno sound compared to the later English release.

To it's benefit, "Lyudi Invalidi" also contains some wonderful songs unavailable on the domestic release. And for my dollar, I find the Russian-language tracks much more satisfying... if you can't understand the words of a dance-pop song, you won't feel insulted by their banality. My suggestion is to buy both versions of the album and build your own mix. Recommended tracks drawn from both versions (English version only marked by *, Songs appearing on both marked by +):

1) Lyudi Invalidy (Intro)+
2) All About Us +
3) Friend or Foe *
4) We Shout *
5) Perfect Enemy *
6) Obizienka Nol +
7) Kosmos
8) Ty Soglasna (You Agreed)
9) Vsya Moya Lyubov (All My Love)
10) Chto Ne Khvataet (What You're Missing) //this track alone is worth the 4 star rating
11) Lyudi Invalidy

Also recommended: try to find the "bonus tracks" from these releases, including a demo version of "Chto Ne Khvateat" (it's brilliant) and "Divine." And don't forget to pick up the wonderful Russian version of their debut.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars There's something about the Russian language...., June 12, 2006

A Kid's Review

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....that makes t.A.T.u shine and showcase their true talents and abilites, rather than sounding uncertain and somewhat weak on their English-album counterparts. Of course, Russian being the girls' native tongue answers my silly comment, but after listening to their Russian album, one is able to subconsiously understand their lyrics better. Maybe its got something to do with them singing from their heart with emotion that can be tacitly understood by a non-Russian listener.


The music has matured being deeper, darker and meaningful. While their excellent debut, "200 Po Vstrechnoi" was mainly style, "Lyudi Invalidy" is style and substance. Lyrics too, have become more insightful, except for "Ty Soglasna", where the lyrics of the first verse play around with their sexual orientation.

I love all the songs on the album, and I may be biased, but after being thoroughly impressed by D&M, "Lyudi Invalidy" is an album which is way beyond what one would expect. Non-Russian listeners might be awed at the pronunciations and enunciations of the language.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What t.A.T.u. are made of!, December 31, 2005

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TreIsCool32 "Amanda" - See all my reviews

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I was very satisfied with this russian release
It's a non stop amazing comeback for the girls
Beautiful music can listen for hours at a time

Lyudi-Invalidy (Intro):
I think using a Intro is pretty cool

Novaya Model':
I think this would be a brilliant single
In the chorus "No ostanus' ya, ya - novaya model'"
("But I will remain - I'm a new model")
You can tell it has alot of power to it
New Model as in a new form, They will remain
99/5

Obez'yanka-Nol':
Not too big on the lyrics, But love the vocals
4/5

Loves Me Not:
*Note: This isn't like D&M's version*
3/5

Kosmos:
3/5

Ty Soglasna:
2/5

Nich'ya:
5/5

Vsya Moya Lyubov':
This song is absolutely perfect
Title in english is "All My Love"
The lyrics have a beautiful sound
And as the beat, Just soft enough
10000000.9/5

All About Us:
4/5

Chto Ne Hvatayet:
2/5

Lyudi-Invalidy
5/5

You'll love this even if you're not a fan
Buy it. I'm sure you'll enjoy every minute
As did I, Must have - A long time favorite