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San koji srećan sanjaš sam

Block Out · 1998

72 min · 14 tracks · grunge

A raw blend of grunge energy and introspective lyrics, capturing the spirit of '90s alternative rock with a distinctly Serbian twist.

Top tracks — play these first

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    San koji srećan sanjaš sam — The title track showcases the band's signature sound with a haunting melody and introspective lyrics, setting the tone for the entire album.
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    Najduži je poslednji sat — This track features an intricate arrangement and evocative storytelling that highlights the band's lyrical prowess and emotional depth.
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    Zorka — With its dynamic shifts between quiet reflection and explosive energy, Zorka encapsulates the essence of Block Out's style and thematic concerns.
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    Koma — Closing the album, Koma stands out for its extended instrumental passages that showcase the band's musicianship while exploring darker lyrical themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album captures grunge energy with introspective lyrics but lacks some cohesion and depth over time.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that features heavy guitar riffs and a driving rhythm, setting a raw tone for the rest of the record.
  • Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet, introspective verses and explosive choruses, typical of grunge aesthetics.
  • Lyrically, the songs often explore themes of isolation and self-reflection, with a notable use of metaphor and imagery in the lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 San koji srećan sanjaš sam 5:01
  • 2 Najduži je poslednji sat 5:39
  • 3 1228 (zečevi beli) 5:12
  • 4 Zvezdane staze 2:49
  • 5 Raskorak 6:38
  • 6 Zorka 7:18
  • 7 Blentostamin 6:11
  • 8 U krtogu 3:33
  • 9 Armatura 5:28
  • 10 Protiv sebe 5:10
  • 11 Beltaine 2:48
  • 12 Sudopera 3:43
  • 13 Finansijska konstrukcija 4:42
  • 14 Koma 8:13

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