The true testament of an iconic band is the ability to record an album that a consumer can play and listen to in its entirety repeatedly. This is completely plausible when it comes to indulging oneself in the up-beat, foot-tapping, head-bobbing, ecstatically exploding audio of the musical phenomenon known as The Types. The Types, a Russian rock band, is the epitome of rock ‘n’ roll.

For American music connoisseurs, The Types’ superlative sound could be described as a fusion of The Offspring, Blink 182, Weezer, and Elvis. This blend of musical deliciousness along with the harsh vibrato of Dimitry Astakhov, the lead singer and keen keyboardist, compliments the lyrics of The Types exponentially. Accompanying Astakhov in the group are the skillfully intense guitarist and back up vocalist Alexander Troshin, the mastermind of the bass guitar Leo Maloletnev, and the dynamic drummer Constantine Ignatenko.

According to The Types’ MySpace profile, they were the opening performance for the popular American band The Offspring when they visited Moscow on December 3, 2008, at the Olympiysky Stadium.  

The Types may be a Russian band, but their most popular songs “C’Mon” and “Radio,” as well as their entire album, The Types, is played exclusively in English. This cross-cultural blend of a Russian band performing in English adds a critical piece to the complex puzzle in reconnecting Russian and American relations with just the press of a button – play. The splendid music of The Types has the capability to unite two countries whose relationship is at a point of reset. By pushing play, our countries move forward toward a common goal of unity through the universal love of music. The Types are an exquisite connection between Russia and America in a union of musical glory – simply brilliant.  

For more information on The Types, please go to www.thetypes.ru or visit www.myspace.com/thetypesru.