The Bolshoi - Away Ii — (extended Version Video Edit)

: The Bolshoi is frequently categorized as proto-goth or darkwave, sharing a live energy similar to label-mates Bauhaus .

: Later verses describe the pain and pressure of traditional life milestones—marriage in "white and lacy frills" and the pain of childbirth—juxtaposed with the metaphorical "twisting of the knife". The Bolshoi - Away II (Extended Version Video Edit)

: While they are best known for "A Way" and "Sunday Morning," the band remains a cult favorite for fans of 1980s U.K. post-punk. After disbanding in 1988, they recently resurfaced as "The Bolshoi Brothers". : The Bolshoi is frequently categorized as proto-goth

: Originally released in 1987 as a 12-inch single through Beggars Banquet , the track includes a seven-minute Extended Version and a four-and-a-half-minute Edited Version. Lyrical Analysis post-punk

The lyrics, penned by frontman Trevor Tanner, are noted for their pensive and dark quality, often interpreted as a critique of social expectations and the loss of innocence.