In Gorbachev We Trust
1989 studio album by The Shamen
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In Gorbachev We Trust is the second album by the Scottish band The Shamen, released in 1989. It is an important landmark in The Shamen's transition from the psychedelic rock of Drop to the electronic dance music that would bring them chart success. The "Gorbachev" of the album's title is Mikhail Gorbachev, the leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991.
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| Released | 30 January 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988–1989 | |||
| Genre | Dance-rock[1] | |||
| Length | 45:37 | |||
| Label | Moksha Records Demon Music Group | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| The Great Rock Discography | 7/10[4] |
| Melody Maker | favourable[5] |
| NME | 9/10[6] |
| Record Mirror | 4/5[7] |
Track listing
- Synergy
- Sweet Young Thing
- Raspberry Infundibulum
- War Prayer
- Adam Strange
- Jesus Loves Amerika (Fundamental)
- Transcendental
- Misinformation
- Raptyouare
- In Gorbachev We Trust
- Yellow Cellophane Day
- Mayhew Speaks Out
1999 reissue
In Gorbachev We Trust was reissued in 1999 on the Sequel label, with three extra tracks: "Long Gone", "Fire Engine", and "Knature Of A Girl".
