If the idea of an eight piece Gypsy-punk band from New York City is slightly confusing, you only need to give Gogol Bordello a few minutes to solve any musical genre crisis. A majority of the band is composed of immigrants from Eastern Europe including lead-man Eugene Hütz, who fled Ukraine after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The band’s 2007 release “Super Taranta!” marks a progression to a mesmerizing mix of musical genres such as punk, cabaret or nightclub entertainment, Gypsy and other native European music. Gogol Bordello is able to capture a raw, energetic feel within the tracks of “Super Taranta!” which makes it feel like a live album but still is a quality studio production.

The most recent release incorporates the fast pace of traditional punk music with accordion, violin, jiving beats, the rough English vocals of Hütz and swarming, happy gang vocals. If you picture a group of eccentrically dressed musicians who tend to lean towards their theatrical, humorous side performing at multiple traditional weddings of the world and various house parties, you will have basic knowledge of Gogol Bordello’s album. The entire effort is an enjoyable ride through the many cultures and musical influences that permeate the larger American music scenes. Members of Gogol Bordello and the album’s artwork seem to show a bright and slightly silly yet talented bunch of friends. Pick up “Super Taranta!” if the prospect of a seamless, quality blending of genres and world music is appealing.