Svetlana Surganova and her band may not cover the same musical ground as a traditional symphony orchestra, but they certainly pack as much of a sonic punch. Starting with a solid rock foundation and layering on piano, strings and horns, Surganova & Orkestr's sound is expansive and emotional and filled with raw power and propulsive rhythms. The group's diverse inspirations can be gleaned via their slap-happy basslines and deeply literary lyrics—both contribute to a larger-than-life sound that remains blissfully cerebral.