Released 40 years ago
Bezdan
Đorđe Balašević · 1986
38 min · 9 tracks · folk music
A melodic blend of folk rock and pop, weaving narratives of everyday life with a warm, nostalgic tone.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sve je otišlo u Honduras — This track opens the album with a lively rhythm and clever lyrics about disillusionment, setting the thematic tone for the rest of the record.
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Ne volim januar — With its poignant exploration of seasonal melancholy, this song captures Balašević's unique ability to evoke deep emotions through personal reflections.
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Bezdan — The title track encapsulates the overarching themes of longing and introspection present throughout the album, showcasing Balašević's lyrical depth.
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Ne lomite mi bagrenje — This song stands out for its vivid imagery and cultural references, reflecting on community and identity while resonating deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Bezdan showcases strong storytelling through its melodies and lyrics, reflecting its cultural significance in Yugoslav music.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instruments, with guitar and piano driving the melodies across most tracks.
- Lyrically, the songs often tell stories or paint vivid pictures of everyday life, creating a narrative thread throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of folk music.
- The pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a lively tempo while others slow down to emphasize lyrical content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant storytelling immersion
- steady narrative flow
- reflective late-night listening
- melodic emotional exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Bezdan marks Đorđe Balašević's fourth studio album, solidifying his status as a prominent voice in Yugoslav music. This album came after his successful record, Rani Mraz, and showcases his evolving lyrical prowess and musical complexity. By this time, Balašević had begun to cultivate a dedicated fan base, blending personal storytelling with broader social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bajaga i Instruktori· Oliver Dragojević· Goran Bregović
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sve je otišlo u Honduras 3:57
- 2 Virovitica 3:28
- 3 Ne volim januar 4:07
- 4 Nema više benda kao "Neoplanti" 3:18
- 5 Bezdan 4:29
- 6 Narodnjaci 4:53
- 7 Ne lomite mi bagrenje 5:37
- 8 Slow motion 5:55
- 9 Stari orkestar 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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