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Strah od monotonije

Pekinška Patka · 1981

32 min · 8 tracks · punk rock

Raw, driving punk energy collides with biting social commentary and a sense of urban decay.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Strah — The opening track sets an aggressive tone with its fast-paced rhythm and confrontational lyrics that embody the album's themes of fear and societal discontent.
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    Monotonija — This track delves deep into feelings of existential dread and monotony, using extended instrumentation to reflect the lyrical content while showcasing the band's musical range.
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    Apatija — Closing the album, this lengthy piece encapsulates themes of apathy and disillusionment, blending haunting melodies with a powerful punk ethos that leaves a lasting impact.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album's raw energy and political themes create a distinctive sound that resonates within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a raw, aggressive tone, maintaining high energy through the first half.
  • Tracks 4 and 5 feature a two-part structure that explores similar themes but shifts in intensity and instrumentation.
  • The final track slows down significantly, creating a stark contrast to the preceding songs and leaving a lingering sense of disillusionment.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Strah 2:43
  • 2 Krug 3:48
  • 3 Lica (The Watcher) 5:27
  • 4 Sive eminencije I 3:56
  • 5 Sive eminencije II 1:06
  • 6 Monotonija 5:59
  • 7 Neko 1:54
  • 8 Apatija 7:53

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