When the Trickster Starts a-Poking
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"When the Trickster Starts a-Poking (Bordello Kind of Guy)" is a song by gypsy punk
band Gogol Bordello
, written by frontman Eugene Hütz
. The song was the band's first single, and both tracks appear on their second album Multi Kontra Culti vs. Irony
, released in 2002. The single has remained in print since its release, despite not containing any exclusive tracks.
Gypsy punk
Gypsy punk is the term used to describe a hybrid musical genre that crosses traditional Romani music with punk rock. The origin of the term is unknown, but bands playing Gypsy punk have existed at least since the 1990s. One of the first rock groups to incorporate elements of punk and Eastern...
band Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello is a Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring.Much of the band's sound is inspired by Gypsy music...
, written by frontman Eugene Hütz
Eugene Hütz
Eugene Hütz , September 6, 1972) is a Ukrainian-born singer and composer, most notable as the frontman of the critically acclaimed New York Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello. Hütz is also a DJ and actor.-Early life:...
. The song was the band's first single, and both tracks appear on their second album Multi Kontra Culti vs. Irony
Multi Kontra Culti vs. Irony
Multi Kontra Culti vs. Irony is the second album from Gogol Bordello, released in 2002 by Rubric Records. The songs "Occurrence on the Border " and "Through the Roof 'n Underground" were featured in the soundtrack of the 2006 film, Wristcutters: A Love Story.-Track listing:...
, released in 2002. The single has remained in print since its release, despite not containing any exclusive tracks.
Track listing
- CDs RUB35
- "When the Trickster Starts A-Poking (Bordello Kind of Guy)" (5:06)
- "Occurrence on the Border" (3:26)