The band's earlier works have an alternative rock sound with a strong influence of punk.

The band's songs are inspired by diverse controversial events and issues which take place inside and outside Russia, as well as personal struggles.

Rustem Bulatov (vocals), Igor Mamaev (guitar) and Denis Shakhanov (drums) had been jamming together with different bass players.

During this period, the band did not have a constant name and was playing cover versions of Grazhdanskaya Oborona and Kino songs, as well as writing their first original material.

The band released their debut album called Без консервантов ("No Preservatives Added") which contains 18 songs, including their breakthrough single "Sid & Nancy".