PARAF - A Dan Je Tako Lijepo Počeo 1980

Moving to Ex-Yugoslavia and meet Paraf, together with Pekinška Patka one of my favourite band and this is their debut record on RTV Ljubljana with fourteen sophisticated jewels.

Paraf was a punk rock and later post-punk band from Rijeka, Croatia, known as one of the pioneers of punk rock in the former Yugoslavia. Following the expansion of punk rock in Europe, teenagers Valter Kocijancic (guitar, vocals), Zdravko Cabrijan (bass) and Dušan Ladavac "Pjer" (drums) formed Paraf in 1976. They played their first gig at Belvedere in Rijeka on December 31, 1976. The band's early live appearances were at Rijeka high-school parties along with the bands of similar musical orientation, Termiti, Protest and Lom. During the late 1978, the band started performing frequently, even outside Rijeka. They played in Ljubljana, Belgrade, Zagreb. The band also performed at the Novi Sad BOOM festival, as well as an opening act for The Ruts concert in Zagreb. In 1979, they released their debut single "Rijeka", a cover version of the Ramones song "Chinese Rocks", but Kocijancic signed as the song author in order to test the Yugoslav critics of the time. Despite the intention, it was the Dzuboks magazine journalist Petar Lukovic who recognized that the song was a cover version. The band also appeared on the various artists compilation album Novi punk Val 78-80, released by ZKP RTLJ in 1980, with the song "Narodna Pjesma" ("Folk Song").

After several delays, the band debut album A Dan Je Tako Lijepo Poceo... (And The Day Started Out So Nicely...) was released by ZKP RTLJ in the Spring of 1980. Due to provocative lyrics, the album was classified as kitsch product, and thus liable to additional taxation, despite subsequent changes to some of the lyrics as well as the selection of a different album cover. In line with the punk rock ideology, the band addressed several topics which were at the time new to the Yugoslav rock: the songs featured ironic usages of communist slogans, mocked, at the time, one of the most popular bands, Bijelo Dugme, in the song "Pritanga I Vaza", insulting the police in the censored version of "Narodna pjesma", and dealt with social themes typical for a port city. The album was produced by the band's close associate Goran Lisica "Fox", assisted by Igor Vidmar. (source: parafrijeka.blogspot)

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Yugoslavia 1997

After renewing some Bloodstains posts I add another gem of this series, this time with massive hits from Ex-Yugoslavia, we stay also on the Mediterranean Sea, the place I love and now would to be. Today it gets very frosty again and I hate winter but maybe this hot compilation helps with twenty two glowing stars to get my engine started, who knows? Fact is, today is Friday, soon is weekend, I drink a delicious caramel coffee and I'm amazingly fit. To the slab not much: the créme de la créme of early Yugo-bands are here together and the song selection is quite superb and by using the search function you'll find plenty records of the bands (sure not online anymore, ask for a re-upp). The bike remains in the closet, subway preferred. Wish everyone a nice weekend!!

1.Bolje Da Nosim Kratku Kosu - PEKINŠKA PATKA 

2.Ori Ori - PEKINŠKA PATKA 

3.Lepi In Prazni - PANKRTI 

4.Moj Život Je Novi Val - PARAF 

5.Majka - PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE 

6.Grad Izobilja - PROBLEMI 

7.Vremenska Prognoza - TERMITI 

8.Smej Sei - KUZLE 

9.Ostan Idiot! - KUZLE 

10.Vahid - KUZLE 

11.Vkoto Sveta - BULDOGI 

12.100 Db - INDUST BAG 

13.TV (Ecerna Revolucija) - LUBLANSKA - PSI 

14.Bila Je Tako Lijepa - PEKINŠKA PATKA 

15.Visokotiražni Mir - PARAF 

16.T Kao Krava - PARAF 

17.Kruha In Iger - PANKRTI 

18.Jest Sem Na Liniji - PANKRTI 

19.Sedemnajst - PANKRTI 

20.Ja Sam Mladić U Najboljim Godinama - PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE 

21.Kratkovidi Magarac - PEKINŠKA PATKA 

22.Kontracepcija - PEKINŠKA PATKA

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PARAF - Izleti 1981

Second record by Paraf from Rijeka and the first with new singer Vim Cola, released via ZKP RTVL, better known as Slivovitz Records, and musicians were: Vim (vocals), Ritchie (guitars/synth), Zdravko (bass), Dušan (drums) and I don't know how firm you in Yugo Punk, but Paraf are one of the first and best bands of the Balkans and for all those who are not familiar with it, I fixed all the previous posts in this blog. Compared to the debut, the sound is more wavie and melodic and some songs exceed the five minute mark. I can say, different in style but great goodies (on this rainy morning I was humming their melodies softly in the subway, so even the mutants didn't bother me anymore). I think, the presence of the new female member had a major influence on the rough, wild shell of the early phase & the band celebrates, sometimes a little wistful, intense emotions and transform them professional in eleven power/wonderful examples, their bites are definitely worth listening. Enough for today, the days off are imminent, enjoy them as much as you can and I'll be back tomorrow.

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PARAF - Fini Dečko 7'' 1981

After the debut album A Dan Je Tako Lijepo Počeo Paraf changed their singer and I would say the new female voice of Vim Cola has their music well done (not the old one was bad). I think her influence gives the sound a bit more wave and melancholy and this 7Inch is a good example. Side a is a solid driving punk cracker while the flip is a six minute melodramatic, with keyboard shifted, piece of cream. Translated, the songs called 'Sad Ears' and seems to float around the room. Pretty unusual for a punk band or.... but some bands mastering a style change without being boring and Paraf show it here impressively.

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V/A - YU Punk 1978-1982 Vol.1

Another superb re-post from my old Blog and can't say much about this release, because it's a self-made compilation or something like that, but who cares. The fact is many of the songs appeared already on the Bloodstains Across Yugoslavia and the terrific Novi Punk Val compilation album from 1981. The creme de la creme of the yugoslavian punk rock scene is represented here, some songs probably only here but that I don't know exactly. In any case, this is a damn horny compilation and a big fat thanks to the makers who searched for all that stuff and shared with us. Yugoslavian punkrock kicks strong ass.

1.Vjeran Pas - TERMITI
2.Mali Covek - ŠARLO AKROBATA
3.Smej Se - KUZLE
4.Bolje Da Nosim Kratku Kosu - PEKINŠKA PATKA
5.Pula - GOLA JAJA
6.Totalna Revolucija - PANKRTI
7.Narodna Pjesma - PARAF
8.Slobodna Devojka - KONTRARITAM
9.Nebo - ELEKTRICNI ORGAZAM
10.Lublana Je Bulana - PANKRTI
11.Dosada - RADNICKA KONTROLA
12.Biti Ruzan, Pametan I Mlad - PEKINŠKA PATKA
13.Himna Rada - GOLA JAJA
14.Po Cestah Mesta - BERLINSKI ZID
15.Sranje - PROBLEMI
16.Kruha In Iger - PANKRTI
17.Morao Sam Ici - PARAF
18.100 dB - INDUST BAG
19.V Kotu Sveta - BULDOGI
20.Anarhist - PANKRTI
21.Niko Kao Ja - ŠARLO AKROBATA
22.Momak Ti Si Lud - PROBLEMI
23.Sretne Noge - KONTRARITAM
24.Za Zelezno Zaveso - PANKRTI
25.Zlatni Papagaj - ELEKTRICNI ORGAZAM
26.Bela Šljiva - PEKINŠKA PATKA
27.Mama, S Razlogom Se Brineš - TERMITI
28.Rijeka - PARAF
29.Kozaci - PETAR I ZLI VUCI
30.Stop, Stop - PEKINŠKA PATKA
31.Pada Noc - TV MORONI
32.Ja Ne Zelim Ništa (Komercijalna Ljubav) - TERMITI

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PARAF - Prekinuti Koitus: 1978-1979

I love Yugo punkrock and Paraf are one of my favourite combo and first I need you to download their first album A Dan Je Tako Lijepo Počeo and read more about the band there. This nice compilation comes out via the Swedish label Ne! Records which focuse on ex-Yugoslavian punk rock music and on this record are, when I understand the inserts right, rare demo versions, live cuts and sampler goodies, the reason why I must estimate is simple: the artwork is excellent, gatefold sleeve, a lot of pics but all in Yugoslavian language, I don't really understand this and whether that brings for the rest of the world I don't think so, well, who gives a shit. Fact is: a successful record and every damn penny worth - So have a good start into the weekend and I'll be back tomorrow, Hallelujah!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Killed By Death #69 1997

Hui, I'm in a small beer inebriation and my body screams for food. OK, here's musical food with another superb bootleg compilation from the Killed By Death series. "Hey you proud punkrock scum, what we offer you is international punkrock cause it's better.", so starts the liner notes on the back cover and Yeah, this writer's not wrong. This record contains both sides of rare original 7inches from the early wild days and kicks your fuckin' brain out, pressed in 500 copies. The makers have once again ensured that the KBD series are one of the best of all time, as well as a football World Cup. No failure, only hits, no complaints. This record is one of the rarest KBD albums and disappeared very quickly, good luck to find a copy.

1.Plastic - MOLLESTERS
2.I Am - MOLLESTERS
3.Rijeka - PARAF
4.Moj Zivot Je Novi Val - PARAF
5.Punk Rock Stars - THE ART ATTACKS
6.Rat City - THE ART ATTACKS
7.Antimatter - INNOCENT VICARS
8.She's Here - INNOCENT VICARS
9.(You Didn't Have To) Be So Funny - THE GENRAL FOODZ
10.Love Potion #9 - THE GENRAL FOODZ
11.City Scenes - THE FEATURES
12.Do You Wanna Know A Secret? - THE FEATURES
13.Police Wheels - THE FEATURES
14.Das Jazz - MASSMEDIA
15.Jag Vill Ingenting - MASSMEDIA
16.Come On - PACK
17.Nobody Can Tell Us - PACK

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V/A - A Small Retrosperspective (Live!) 2019

Ein neues Produkt aus dem Hause WDM Records und da April ausschließlich Live Postis gewidmet ist wuchs die Idee einer superben compilation mit solchen Aufnahmen die ich hier und da fand oder auf meiner Festplatte schlummerten. Bevorzugt mit Bands die ich teilweise erlebt habe und ich besonders gern auflege. Ich glaube das Ergebnis kann sich hören und sehen lassen und besonders das Artwork alter Eintrittskarten schwirrte mir seit langem im Kopf herum, das hat eine Menge fantastischer Erinnerungen hervor gerufen, schön war's! Ich wünsche Euch jetzt abwechslungsreichen Hörgenuß mit diesem kleinen Rückblick.

    A new product from WDM Records and because April is dedicated to Live posts grew the idea of a superb compilation with recordings that I found here and there or slumbered on my hard disk. Preferably with bands that I have partially experienced and I often put on my turntable. I think the result can be heard and seen, and especially the artwork of old tickets has been buzzing in my mind for a long time, it has brought back a lot of fantastic memories, it was nice! I wish you a varied listening pleasure with this small retrosperspective.

1.Burn The Kings Road - WARFARE

2.Dig Up Her Bones - THE MISFITS

3.Vita - DECLINO

4.Geschwisterliebe - DIE ÄRZTE

5.Fuck The USA - THE EXPLOITED

6.Ja Se Ne Vraćam - PARTIBREJKERS

7.Paris Maquis - MÉTAL URBAIN

8.My Wall - THE KELPIES

9.Greeks - PANX ROMANA

10.Demon - SEPTIC DEATH

11.Etsin Ja Tuhoan - VANDAALIT

12.Johnny Coge El Subfusil - COMMANDO 9MM

13.Tomorrow Started - TALK TALK

14.Belsen - SID VICIOUS

15.What Gives? - RADIO BIRDMAN

16.Riot - DEAD KENNEDYS

17.Heart On Fire - WIPERS

18.Police Oppression - ANGELIC UPSTARTS

19.Golden Girl - DESERTED

20.Freedom Of Choice - KLOTZS

21.Restos De Nada - RESTOS DE NADA

22.Buried Alive - VENOM

23.Otok Goli - PARAF

24.Szara Rzeczywistość - DEZERTER

25.Jump For Joy - WARRIOR SOUL

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PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE - Moj Je Otac Bio U Ratu 7'' 1979 + Crno Bijeli Svijet 7'' 1980

Next post brings us to Yugoslavia and I give you some wikipedia info:

Prljavo Kazalište (meaning in Croatian language: Dirty Theatre) is a rock band from Zagreb, Croatia. Since its formation in 1977, the group changed several music styles and line ups but remained one of the top acts of both the Croatian and the former Yugoslav rock scenes. Founding members included: Jasenko Houra (rhythm guitar), Zoran Cvetkovic a.k.a. Zok (lead guitar), Nino Hrastek (bass) and Tihomir Fileš (drums). Its first vocalist became Davorin Bogovic, although they were thinking about taking Davor Gobac (later of Psihomodo pop) instead. All of them, except Houra, previously played in another band called Ciferšlus (Zipper), but after he joined them to form a new group, they opted for the name Prljavo Kazalište after an episode of the satirical Italian comic book Alan Ford, which was very popular in the former Yugoslavia. In its early beginnings, Prljavo Kazalište's was a Punk band, although they initially wanted to sound like The Rolling Stones for whom they maintained a great admiration. The group performed live for a first time in 1978 at a gig organized by the magazine Polet where they were noted for their furious punk image and stage performance. In the same year, Prljavo Kazalište released its first single, the punk rock sounding Televizori for the major record label Jugoton.

In 1979, Suzy Records released their 2nd single 'Moj Je Otac Bio U Ratu'. That song was included in the great Novi Punk Val compilation which was compiled by Igor Vidmar, along with Pankrti, Paraf and other prominent artists of the former Yugoslav Punk scene. In 1979, they released their first eponymous album, produced by Piko Stancic, for Suzy Records. It was promoted when the group performed as a support act of the Yugoslav band Bijelo dugme at a concert held at the JNA Stadium. During the recording sessions, Zoran Cvetkovic left the band and was replaced by Marijan Brkic. The album soon came to prominence all over the former Yugoslav federation for its social commentary and provoked the then-ruling one-party system, additionally because it also featured probably the first gay-themed song in Yugoslavia titled 'Neki Djecaci (Some Boys)' (followed later by "Retko Te Vidam Sa Devojkama" by Idoli). The authorities valuated the album as "šund" ("Kitsch") and hence they imposed higher taxes on its sale price, while the records considered "truly artistic" enjoyed a reduced tax rate.

Both 7inches are quite cool and I recommend a listen to their albums.

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V/A - All Quiet On The Eastern Front? 1998

I hope you were all decent at home on this sunny weather and listen to lots of music and enjoy cold beers. If not, do it now with this selfmade compilation from Get Baque Records, #029 illuminates the east of Europe and even there first-class material were recorded by famous bands, which can be found in large numbers on wdthtc, and we beam back to the years 1978-1986 and enjoy twenty rare goodies. Excellent selection and interesting for all who would like to discover something new. I now open another beer and enjoy my evening, take care!

1.Lepi In Prazni - PANKRTI

2.Lublana Je Bulana - PANKRTI

3.Majka - PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE

4.Moj Život Je Novi Val - PARAF

5.Biti Ruzan, Pametan I Mlad - PEKINŠKA PATKA

6.Moj Je Otac Bio U Ratu - PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE

7.Noć - PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE

8.Ori Ori - PEKINŠKA PATKA

9.Namesto Tebe - PANKRTI

10.The Real One - BRYGADA KRYZYS

11.Kicsinál Szódát - BIKINI

12.Spytaj Milicjanta - DEZERTER

13.Nasza Edukacja - ŚMIERC KLINICZNA

14.Association - WYX

15.Lie Lie Lie - WYX

16.Jestem Ziarnkiem Piasku - ŚMIERC KLINICZNA

17.Każdy Się Boi Swojej Paranoi - TILT

18.Dzieci Z Brudnej Ulicy - TZN XENNA

19.Ciemny Pokój - TZN XENNA

20.Jest Bezpiecznie - SIEKIERA

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V/A - Kick Your Mama's Ass 1996

OK Leute, now we meet a fantastic bootleg which is peppered with eighteen raw and furious punk nuggets from around the world and a label called Reverendo Moon Records from Italy, certainly another synonym for an KBD maniac, pressed this compilation in an edition of 500 copies to the surface. Excellent mix of songs which mark the punk sound between 1977-1981 and you can say what you want: The music was at that time simply better and I wish I had been part of it. Well, no matter. All infos written on the back cover, superb record, let the drugs flow into your brain!

1.R.A.F. - SODS

2.The Hell - THE MAD

3.Poliisi Ramputataas - EPPU NORMAALI

4.I Don't Care - THE KIDS

5.Punk Man - PREDATOR

6.Intoxication - RANCID X

7.Star In The Street - F.U.2

8.Wall Of Berlin - WIDOWS

9.No Solution - HITLER SS

10.Devil - SEXY ANGELS

11.Johnny, Johnny - JOHNNY CONCRETE

12.Iluinen Rakkaus - RATSIA

13.Low Down Kids - RAZORS

14.Tumor Boy - MENTALLY ILL

15.Amputee - ROTTERS

16.Marodna Pjesma - PARAF

17.Television Viewer - THE VACANTS

18.NRP - BUGS

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ELEKTRIČNI ORGAZAM - s/t LP 1981

You can say what you want a lot of good bands came from former Yugoslavia and the following belongs irrevocably to that. Električni Orgazam (Electric Orgasm) is a Serbian punkrock band from Belgrade, formed 1980 by Srđan 'Gile' Gojković (vox + guitars), Ljubomir 'Jovec' Jovanović (guitars), Marina Vulić (bass) and Ljubomir Đukić (keys + organs). Originally starting as a combination of new wave, punk and post-punk, the band later slowly changed their style, becoming a mainstream rock act. They were one of the most notable acts of the former Yugoslav rock scene. This is their debut album, released in 1981 by the renowned Jugoton label, featuring eleven songs of fairly straight-forward punk sound with a small dose of post punk aesthetics. The album had positive reactions by both the audience and the critics, including a review of the album by the NME journalist Kris Bohn, who stated that the band was one of the most exciting non-British acts. Together with Paraf and Pekinška Patka they are among my favorite bands from the Balkans. Catchy songs, great music and properly at all times.

 - Special Thx to Fredrik -

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