Ljubav
Ekatarina Velika · 1987
73 min · 16 tracks · art rock
A haunting blend of atmospheric rock and poignant lyrics that encapsulate the turbulent spirit of late-1980s Yugoslavia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ljubav — This title track stands out for its emotional intensity and lyrical exploration of love's complexities, embodying the album's thematic core.
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Zemlja — Opening with a powerful instrumental arrangement, this track establishes the album's atmosphere while addressing themes of identity and belonging.
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Voda — With its evocative lyrics and dynamic shifts in melody, Voda encapsulates the band's art rock sensibilities while exploring deeper philosophical questions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ljubav combines atmospheric rock with poignant lyrics, reflecting its era while maintaining a unique sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric instrumentation, creating a layered sound that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album's lyrical themes often explore love and existentialism, with a notable shift in tone from introspective to more urgent in the latter tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Zemlja 3:57
- 2 Pored mene 5:25
- 3 Ljubav 3:33
- 4 7 dana 6:28
- 5 Voda 4:40
- 6 Prvi i poslednji dan 3:37
- 7 Ljudi iz gradova 3:25
- 8 Zid 4:01
- 9 Tonemo 4:10
- 10 Zemlja (live) 4:17
- 11 7 dana (live) 7:02
- 12 Tonemo (live) 4:13
- 13 Voda (live) 5:58
- 14 Ljudi iz gradova (live) 3:41
- 15 Pored mene (live) 5:25
- 16 Ljubav (live) 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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