Disco de t.A.T.u.: “200 Po Vstrechnoj”

While t.A.T.u has become one of the world's popular popstars with their English debut, '200 km/h in the wrong lane', their native Russian album 'Dvesti Po Vstrechnoi' should not be overlooked.

Although amazon.com describes this as a 'Russian version' of the English album, it's not just in Russian. In addition, there are several tracks that did not make into the English debut.

Tracks such as 'Doschito Do Sta', 'Ya Tvoi Vrag' and 'Robot' are all examples of Russian originals that did not get translated into English.

The whole album itself is a decent album with electronica sounds just like the English version. However, this album I would have to admit is little dance poppy which might repel some of the more 'harder, rock' fans of t.A.T.u. For example, 'Malchik Gay' while an acoustic dance piece on the English version, actually sounds like a dance track on this album. Although not in English, 'Robot' is a awesome techno piece that deserves to be a single. Most people will enjoy it and it does make t.A.T.u's techno side show a bit more.

The well-known singles 'All The Things She Said' and 'Not Gonna Get Us' are available on this album in the RUSSIAN version. However, the recordings are a bit different than the Russian versions you find on the English version. It sounds different, not necessarily bad, but different. In fact, 'Ya Shosla S Uma' on this album sounds more dance pop than the harder rock piece available on the English album.

Overall, I would recommend this to people who enjoy t.A.T.u very much and would like to listen to more Russian tracks. However, if you're a casual fan, than the English version should suffice. If you're wondering whether you should get this album or the English one. Try the English one first because that one is easily available in most places, while the Russian versions are a bit harder to come by. If you enjoy that very much, then by all means, buy the Russian version.

This is the corrected track listing for this version of the disk

01 Зачем Я (what for)

02 Я Сошла С Умa (all the things she said)

03 Нас Не Догонят (not gonna get us)

04 Досчитай До Ста (count to 100)

05 30 Минут (30 Minutes)

06 Я Твой Враг (I'm your enemy)

07 Я Твоя Не Первая (I'm not your first)

08 Робот (The Robot)

09 Мальчик-Гей (My gay boy)

10 Нас Не Догонят (Hardrum Remix) (Not Gonna Get Us Remix)

11 Тридцать Минут (Hardrum Remix) (30 Minutes remix)

Two years ago my Ukraine GF gave me a copy of the "200 KPH" CD in Russian. I wore it out. All that was left on the market to buy was the watered-down English version. At last the Russian version is available. Don't speak Russian? So what? How much of the last Nellie CD did you understand? And that was supposed to be in English. The power of the Russian language will push you to learn what you can and just feel the rest. I saw them in concert, the first night in Germany. They sang two songs in English, the reception was mild. They sang the rest in Russian and the crowd went wild. Buy this CD. IMHO "200 KPH" is the most perfectly mixed pop album ever.

I currently ordered this disc and OMG!!!!this cd rocks.

it has 12 great russian songs, 3 amazing videos, and over 500 really cool (and very revealing) pictures. I own many tatu cd's and singles and by far this is the best one. This cd is worth the money, and wait. you wont be sorry.

As a BIG fan of tatu, in any language, I gotta say that this album is 200 TIMES BETTER than the English version. The girls really shine on this collection in a special way. If only all these songs and mixes had made it onto their USA release in all their untranslated Russian glory - especially the last few bonus tracks - I think Americans would have a better appreciation of how GOOD tatu really is. Some of these songs are really innovative and intense (ex: 16, 17). "30 Minut" is my favorite. All-in-all, I can't understand a word of it but I still gotta say it's some of my FAVORITE music to date. Byt' vlyublennym!