Top tracks — play these first
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Moj Ivane — This track encapsulates the essence of personal devotion through its heartfelt lyrics and melodic structure, showcasing Thompson's ability to merge emotional depth with musical craftsmanship.
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Bojna Čavoglave — As one of Thompson's most recognized songs, it combines military motifs with a rousing melody, symbolizing the resilience and pride of the Croatian people.
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E, moj narode — This anthem-like song serves as a rallying cry for national unity and pride, reflecting the socio-political context of early 2000s Croatia.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines traditional and modern elements but lacks strong cohesion due to its compilation nature.
What we noticed
- The album features anthemic choruses that often repeat, creating a sense of community and celebration.
- Traditional instrumentation, such as tamburica and accordion, is blended with electric guitars, giving a modern twist to folk melodies.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the participatory feel of the music.
- The running time is lengthy at 18 tracks, with some songs extending beyond five minutes, allowing for expansive arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. 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 Ivane Pavle II 4:29
- 2 Radost s visina 4:59
- 3 Lijepa li si 4:19
- 4 Prijatelji 3:56
- 5 E, moj narode 4:57
- 6 Reci, brate moj 4:26
- 7 Neću izdat ja 4:08
- 8 Rosa 3:02
- 9 Ljutu travu na ljutu ranu 4:18
- 10 Ne varaj me 4:16
- 11 Geni kameni 6:03
- 12 Iza devet sela 4:01
- 13 Moj Ivane 3:33
- 14 Zaustavi se vjetre 4:20
- 15 Pukni puško 3:37
- 16 Bojna Čavoglave 3:23
- 17 Anica - Kninska kraljica 3:52
- 18 Stari se 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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