It so happened that I discovered Vasya Oblomov only this year. I mean, I knew the song “I’m Going to Magadan”—it was impossible to miss it back in the day unless you were completely tone-deaf. But I never remembered who performed it and never showed any interest in Vasya Oblomov’s work.
Then, this summer, I listened to a few of his songs and completely fell for them. I understand that his music isn’t for everyone, but in my case, it hit just the right spot. Most of his songs feel like they’re about things you encounter every single day.
Among them, there’s one that stands out for its sheer energy in performance, thanks largely to the incredible Garik Sukachyov. The song is “Bloody Shame.” I’ve heard it performed by Vasya Oblomov himself—it’s good, but Garik is Garik!
Watch how he lets loose in the music video for this song. Vasya Oblomov plays the humble musician in the background.
