The Hollies – Russian Roulette (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1980

Russian Roulette is an LP by The Hollies from 1980 released on the Polydor, Summit Concorde label.

About this album

Russian Roulette shows The Hollies refining their mid-70s sound into polished, melody-led pop rock. Issued in 1976, the album sits comfortably between the band’s harmony-rich British Invasion roots and the smoother soft rock production that defined much of the decade. The material balances upbeat hooks with reflective ballads, with songs such as “Russian Roulette” and “Lady Of The Night” highlighting the group’s knack for memorable choruses and clean arrangements. As a late-period Hollies album, it captures a veteran band adapting its signature vocal blend to contemporary pop-rock tastes without losing its melodic identity.

Genre: Pop & Rock