In Gorbachev We Trust


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.

Track listing

  1. Synergy
  2. Sweet [Young Thing]
  3. Raspberry Infundibulum
  4. War Prayer
  5. Adam Strange
  6. Jesus Loves Amerika
  7. Transcendental
  8. Misinformation
  9. Raptyouare
  10. In Gorbachev We Trust
  11. Yellow Cellophane Day
  12. 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".