The Top 10 Best t.A.T.u. Songs
t.A.T.u. officially called it quits in March of this year, though both Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova are embarking on solo projects. Herewith is a retrospective of some of their most influential work since "All the Things She Said" catapulted them onto the international stage in 2003.
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10. Not Gonna Get Us
The second single from 2003's 200 Km/h in the Wrong Lane, Not Gonna Get Us combines Ivan Shapovalov's slick production with some of the girls' most introspective songwriting.
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9. All About Us
All About Us, the centerpiece of t.A.T.u.'s sophomore effort, Dangerous Moving, is a moving, thoughtful exploration of the alternate pressures and frustrations of international notoriety paired with a driving, urgent hook that propels the song into the stratosphere.
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8. Gomenesai
Gomenesai finds t.A.T.u venturing into ballad territory - with staggering results. Lena Katina's delicate vocals provide a striking counterpoint to the less polished, raw performance of her bandmate.
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7. 30 Minutes
30 Minutes finds t.A.T.u. back in their milieu - a haunting, expressive melody expertly layered over a lush, orchestral backing track as the girls give full reign to their dueling vocals. The video also features the members of t.A.T.u. making out with each other.
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6. White Robe
White Robe, from t.A.T.u.'s third record, "Waste Management," uses an intricate, house-inflected dance beat to emphasize Yulia Volkova's moving lyrical disquisition on the fragility of life. The video features the members of the band wandering around in their underwear.
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5. Dangerous And Moving
At once anthemic and textured, Dangerous and Moving finds t.A.T.u. doing what they do best: Rocking out. The song's title is particularly apt in this case.
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4. All My Love
t.A.T.u.'s gift for the anthem has been well documented, but All My Love is perhaps the most affecting of their work with the form.
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3. Sparks
Sparks shows a lighter side of the normally serious duo. In addition to showcasing Lena Katina's considerable vocal range, Sparks is a landmark example of Yulia Volkova's impressive abilities as a lyricist in her own right. The video features both members of the band in their lingerie.
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2. Friend Or Foe
A wry nod in the direction of American hitmakers like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, Friend or Foe demonstrates that t.A.T.u. are perfectly capable of writing a chart-friendly hook without sacrificing their integrity as a band.
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1. All The Things She Said
What can you say about All The Things She Said that hasn't already been said a hundred times? Arguably t.A.T.u.'s most accessible track, ATTS is a perfect showcase for the band's unique marriage of textured dance beats and powerful New Wave-influenced melodic hooks. The video features the members of the band making out with each other in the rain.
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