Fildžan viška
Zabranjeno Pušenje · 1997
55 min · 12 tracks · garage rock
Garage rock energy fuses with sardonic storytelling, reflecting the cultural landscape of post-war Yugoslavia in vibrant, raw tones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fildžan viška — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its catchy melody and poignant lyrics that explore nostalgia and loss in a transformed society.
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Oprosti mi pape — This track stands out for its blend of humor and pathos as it reflects on generational disconnect and familial relationships amid societal upheaval.
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Pubertet — With its energetic rhythm and relatable themes of adolescence, this song captures the spirit of youth while addressing broader social issues.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic garage rock with sharp storytelling, reflecting its cultural context effectively.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a lively pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature spoken-word sections interspersed with music, creating a narrative quality that engages the listener.
- The instrumentation often includes raw guitar riffs and driving rhythms, characteristic of garage rock, while lyrics reflect sardonic humor and social commentary.
- 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
- sardonic storytelling with raw energy
- short tracks for quick bursts
- vibrant reflections on culture
- for late-night hangouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, studio production
- want lengthy, introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Fildžan viška marks Zabranjeno Pušenje's fifth studio album and comes after a significant lineup change that saw the departure of founding member Davorin Bogović. By this time, the band had established themselves as prominent figures in the regional rock scene, blending humor with social commentary reflective of their turbulent environment.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Stooges· The Dead Boys· MC5
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Halid mjesto Halida 5:24
- 2 Pubertet 4:25
- 3 Mile hašišar 3:55
- 4 Možeš imat' moje tijelo 4:51
- 5 Fildžan viška 4:25
- 6 Pismo Elvisu 5:55
- 7 Oprosti mi pape 6:21
- 8 Test za dženet 4:03
- 9 Haile Selasije 3:56
- 10 Balada o Gigi Bosniću 4:58
- 11 Kada dernek utihne 4:10
- 12 Otpor, stoko 3:29
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