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Azra

Azra · 1980

39 min · 12 tracks · pop music

Energetic pop melodies fuse with rebellious lyrics, creating a sound that captures the spirit of a post-Yugoslav cultural awakening.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Jablan — The opening track sets a defiant tone with its catchy hook and vivid imagery, establishing Azra's unique blend of pop and punk influences.
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    Krvava Meri — This track combines upbeat rhythms with pointed lyrics about social issues, exemplifying the band's ability to tackle serious themes while remaining accessible.
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    Žena drugog sistema — A standout for its critique of societal norms, this song showcases Azra's willingness to challenge authority through sharp commentary wrapped in infectious melodies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic melodies with politically charged lyrics, marking a significant moment in Yugoslav rock history.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature prominent guitar riffs and driving rhythms, characteristic of the new wave sound emerging in the region.
  • Lyrically, the songs often address social and political themes, reflecting the band's rebellious spirit against the backdrop of their time.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Jablan 2:34
  • 2 Uradi nešto 3:19
  • 3 Teško vrijeme 3:49
  • 4 Tople usne žene 3:03
  • 5 Vrijeme odluke 3:31
  • 6 Gracija 2:44
  • 7 Krvava Meri 3:04
  • 8 Marina 3:03
  • 9 Ne mogu pomoći nikome od nas 3:51
  • 10 Iggy Pop 3:50
  • 11 Žena drugog sistema 2:51
  • 12 Obrati pažnju na posljednju stvar 3:33

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