Album Review: Попытки время обогнать by Maio
Alright, let’s talk about Попытки время обогнать (translation: Attempts to Outrun Time) by Maio. This emo-rock gem from 2009 came out of Russia and hits hard in all the right ways. It’s raw, unpolished, and dripping with emotion—exactly what you’d want from an album that blends punk energy with emo soul-searching. Released under Not On Label, it feels like this record was made for the fans who just get it, ya know? No big-label gloss here, just straight-up heart.
The album has some repeated tracks (like “Оставляя следы” and “Разрушая свои мечты”), but honestly, I don’t mind. If anything, it adds to the chaotic vibe of the whole thing. Like life itself, sometimes things feel redundant, but you still find meaning in them anyway.
Now, onto my faves. First up is “Доживи До Завтра” (translation: Live Until Tomorrow). Man, this track slaps. The opening riff grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. There’s something about the urgency in the vocals—it’s like the singer is pleading with you to hold on, even when everything feels hopeless. And isn’t that what emo music is all about? Feeling your feelings so hard you can’t breathe, but somehow finding comfort in knowing someone else gets it too. Plus, the lyrics hit different when you’re lying awake at 3 AM wondering if tomorrow will actually be better.
Then there’s “Слепая Вера” (translation: Blind Faith). This one stuck with me because it’s got this mix of anger and sadness that feels super relatable. The guitar work is tight, but not overdone—you can tell they weren’t trying to show off, just trying to make you feel. By the time the chorus kicks in, you’re ready to scream along, even if you don’t speak Russian. Something about the way the melody builds makes it impossible not to connect with. It’s like punching a wall, but also crying while you do it. Weirdly cathartic.
One thing I gotta mention—the production quality is… well, let’s call it DIY. But honestly, that works for this album. It’s not supposed to sound perfect; it’s supposed to sound real. You can hear every ounce of passion bleeding through the cracks, which makes it way more impactful than some polished pop-rock nonsense.
Looking back, Попытки время обогнать reminds me of those late-night drives where you blast music so loud you forget your own name. It’s messy, emotional, and kinda beautiful in its imperfection. Honestly, I think Maio knew exactly what they were doing—even if it seems like they didn’t.
Final thought: Listening to this album feels like flipping through an old journal you wrote as a teenager. Painful, nostalgic, and kinda embarrassing—but also kinda awesome. Oh, and fun fact—I listened to “Один Лишь Пепел” three times in a row before realizing it was the same song twice. Oops. Guess that says something about how replayable this album is!
