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Ćiribiribela

Bijelo Dugme · 1988

40 min · 9 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant fusion of hard rock and Balkan folk elements that captures the spirit of late '80s Yugoslavia.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • vibrant energy for social gatherings
  • emotional peaks throughout the journey
  • reflective moments between upbeat tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek purely background music

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Final studio album showcasing the band's peak commercial success and cultural impact.
Themes
Balkan folk revival· Yugoslav nostalgia· danceable rebellion
Career context
Released as Bijelo Dugme's final studio album, Ćiribiribela marked a significant moment as the band was at the pinnacle of their commercial success. Following their previous album, 1986's 'Uspavanka za Radmilu M', this record showcased their evolution into a more polished sound while still retaining their roots in hard rock and folk.
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Ima neka tajna veza — Continues the vibrant fusion with a more mature sound and deeper themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Buvlja pijaca by Riblja čorba — Shares a similar blend of rock and Balkan folk, infused with social commentary and nostalgia.
Das ist Walter by Zabranjeno Pušenje — Combines rock elements with Balkan themes, focusing on cultural identity and humor in a rebellious tone.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Ćiribiribela".

  • 1 Ćiribiribela Start here 4:17
  • 2 Đurđevdan je a ja nisam s onom koju volim 3:53
  • 3 Lijepa naša 3:21
  • 4 Neću to na brzaka 4:43
  • 5 Napile se ulice 2:52
  • 6 Ako ima boga 5:14
  • 7 Nakon svih ovih godina 4:42
  • 8 Evo zakleću se 5:38
  • 9 Šta ima novo 5:27

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Bijelo Dugme's catalog. Final studio album showcasing the band's peak commercial success and cultural impact.

Ima neka tajna veza
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Ima neka tajna veza

1994

Continues the vibrant fusion with a more mature sound and deeper themes.
Pljuni i zapjevaj moja Jugoslavijo
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Pljuni i zapjevaj moja Jugoslavijo

1986

Sets the stage with a similar energy and style, leading into Ćiribiribela.
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