Umaturman - В Городе N

Review by Luis Guzman

Album Review: В Городе N by Umaturman – A Witty Dive into Pop-Rock Eccentricity Alright, buckle up, folks. We’re diving into В Городе N, the 2004 Russian-Ukrainian gem from Umaturman that’s equal parts poetry, soft rock, and a dash of "what did I just listen to?" chaos. With genres spanning Pop, Non-Music (yep, you read that right), and Rock, this album is like your quirky uncle who insists on telling bad jokes at family dinners—it’s weird but oddly lovable. First off, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: “Ума Турман.” Oh boy. This track comes in three versions—Original, Tarantino Version, and another Tarantino Version (because why not?). It's catchy as heck, with Vladimir Kристовский’s vocals riding smoothly over some killer guitar riffs courtesy of Sergey Kристовский. The song feels like Quentin Tarantino decided to make an indie film about Russian nightlife—chaotic yet stylish. You’ll find yourself humming it while stuck in traffic or trying to figure out if Uma Thurman inspired the title. Spoiler alert: she probably did. Then there’s “Реклама,” which might be my favorite guilty pleasure on the album. It’s got this cheeky vibe, like someone took all their frustrations with late-night infomercials and turned them into a pop-rock anthem. The lyrics are clever without being pretentious, poking fun at consumer culture with lines sharp enough to cut through a Tide commercial (pun intended because they also have a song literally called “Tide”). Honestly, it’s the kind of track that makes you want to grab a beer, sit back, and laugh at life for a bit. Now, let’s not forget the crew behind this madness. Sergey Kристовский isn’t just playing guitar—he’s doing backing vocals, programming, arranging, and probably fetching coffee too. Props to him for wearing so many hats he could open his own millinery shop. And shoutout to producer Alyona Mikhailova and Liana Meladze for keeping things together when it sounds like they could’ve easily spiraled into musical anarchy. What strikes me most about В Городе N is how unapologetically chaotic it is. Tracks like “А Не Поесть Ли” feel like random thoughts scribbled on napkins during a caffeine-fueled brainstorming session. Meanwhile, songs like “Мой Друг Лучше Всех Играет Блюз” bring a laid-back charm that reminds me of those nights where you end up talking nonsense with friends until sunrise. But here’s the kicker—the whole thing works. Somehow, this patchwork quilt of styles and moods creates something uniquely memorable. Maybe it’s the mix of humor, introspection, and sheer audacity. Or maybe it’s just the fact that no one else would dare put out an album with two versions of the same song AND a poem thrown in for good measure. So, if you’re looking for something different—something that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers solid tunes—give В Городе N a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start craving borscht and existential crises afterward. Who knew listening to an album could feel like hanging out with a bunch of sarcastic poets?

Artist: Umaturman
Album: В Городе N

2004

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Фотогалерея
Эй, Толстый
Опять Про Женщин	0:34
Проститься	4:59
Ночной Дозор (Film Version)	3:52
В Пролесье
Прасковья (Radio Mix)	2:59
Ума Турман
Объясни Мне	3:45
Про Женщин	0:20
Зачем
Прасковья	2:56
О, Жизнь	1:20
Ума Турман (Original Version)	4:15
Tide	4:07
Здравствуй, Дорогая	2:55
Мой Друг Лучше Всех Играет Блюз
Прасковья (Latrack Mix)	2:25
Ума Турман (Tarantino Version)	4:09
Стрела	3:28
Ночной Дозор	3:46
Тайд	4:07
А Не Поесть Ли	0:21
Может Быть, Получится
Ты Далеко
Стихотворение
Ты Ушла	3:33
Раненный В Висок	5:00
Просковья (Radio Mix)
В Столовке	0:49
Волна	0:44
Ни Кола, Ни Дачки	3:45
Раненый В Висок
Ничё	1:30
Рис И Борщик	0:13
Кто-то В Городе
Ума Турман (Тарантино Version)	4:09
Директор	0:34
Муха	0:13
Дай	4:02
О Ней	0:29
Реклама	1:06
Ад	4:30

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UMA2RMAH - Ума Турман

UMA2RMAN - Прасковья (Официальный клип. Май 2003)

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Catalog Numbers

Labels

JRC, Moon Records
Velvet Music
JRC, Містерія Звука Україна, Moon Records
Sound Plus
Not On Label (Umaturman)

Listen online

ascolta in linea
lyssna på nätet
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
escuchar en línea
online luisteren
lytte på nettet

Formats

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CD
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DVD-Video
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Companies

Role	Company
Distributed By	Moon Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)	ТОВ Алегро (JRC)
Copyright (c)	М/Арт Music
Manufactured By	ЗАО "СБС-Рекордз"
Recorded At	Тонмейстер
Pressed By	ООО "Минэлла"

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Алёна Михайлова, Лиана Меладзе
Backing Vocals	Сергей Кристовский
Guitar	Сергей Кристовский
Keyboards	Сергей Кристовский
Arranged By	Сергей Кристовский
Programmed By	Сергей Кристовский
Bass	Геннадий Ульянов
Design	Oboz Design Studio
Music By	Владимир Кристовский
Lyrics By	Владимир Кристовский
Photography By	Василий Кудрявцев
Recorded By	Максим Сазонов
Mastered By	Евгений Курицын
Remix	Евгений Курицын
Vocals	Владимир Кристовский

Notes

Для розповсюдження тільки на території України
For distribution on the territory of Ukraine only
The tracks are consecutively numbered
(p) 2004 Первое музыкальное издательство.
CD comes with a 4-page booklet in a standard jewel case
Лицензия МПТР России ВАФ № 77-7
Super jewel-box or standard jewel-box with 12-page booklet and slipcase.
Music clips, photo gallery on DVD.
Прокатное удостоверение № 867413585 от 29.01.2005.

Barcodes

Other (State Standard): ДСТУ 3060-95
Mould SID Code: IFPI1L04
Matrix / Runout: VT 003-2 UMATURMAN В городе N
Barcode (Text): 4 607089 120030
Barcode (String): 4607089120030
Mould SID Code: IFPI UAC01
Matrix / Runout: JRC 04137-2 J.R.C. Joint Recording Company
Barcode (As Printed): 4 607089 140038
Other (State Standard): ГОСТ 20492-87
Other (Noise Reduction): Dolby HX Pro
Barcode: 4 60980-06754 5
Mould SID Code (CD): IFPI ZR03
Mould SID Code (DVD): IFPI ZR22
Barcode: 4607089190033
Barcode: 4612451955823
Matrix / Runout: 4612457855138 лиц. МПТР России ВАФ № А-2-442 Ума Турман "В городе N"
Mastering SID Code: IFPI UN 38

About Umaturman

Umaturman, or Uma2rмаН, is a band that consists of the brothers Kristovskiy. Both brothers were born in Нижний Новгород (Nizhny Novgorod). Сергей Евгеньевич Кристовский (Sergey Evgenievich Kristovskiy) was born on July 31. 1970, and Владимир Евгеньевич Кристовский (Vladimir Evgenievich Kristovskiy) on December 19. 1975. The band name is actually derived from the famous actress Uma Thurman. Uma is the favourite actress of the brothers and one song is actually called Uma Thurman, which can be labelled as a tribute to Uma.n

Real Name

Владимир & Сергей Кристовский (Vladimir & Sergey Kristovskiy)

Name Vars

UMA2RMAH
Uma2Rmah
Uma2Rman
Uma2man
Uma2rmaH
Uma2rmah
Uma2rman
Uma2rmaН
Uma2rmaн
Uma2rmаn
Uma2urman
Umat2rman
Гр. Uma2rman
Группа \
Гурт «Uma2rmaН»
Не Нашего Мира
Ума Турман
УмаТурман
Уматурман

Members

Владимир Кристовский
Сергей Кристовский

Interesting fact about Album

Here's an interesting fact about the album *В Городе N* by Umaturman: The album is like a one-man show, with Сергей Кристовский wearing multiple hats. He handled backing vocals, guitar, keyboards, arrangements, and programming. It’s rare to see one person contribute so much to a project, but he made it work. The result? A mix of poetry, pop rock, and soft rock that feels personal yet universal. Another fun detail: the track "Ума Турман" has three versions—Original, Tarantino, and Тарантино Version. Quentin Tarantino would probably appreciate the nod, even if he never heard it!