Želva cover

Želva

Olympic · 1968

34 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A fusion of melodic rock and poetic lyricism capturing the spirit of 1960s Czechoslovakia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with varied pacing
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • poetic lyrics for reflective moments
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of long epics
  • prefer straightforward single hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Želva is Olympic's debut album, released in 1968, marking their emergence in the vibrant Czech rock scene. At this time, the band was beginning to define their unique sound, which would influence Czech music for years. This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent success and experimentation within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Death from Above 1979· The Bronx· Royal Blood

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Želva 3:39
  • 2 Vzpomínka plíživá 2:50
  • 3 Línej skaut 2:15
  • 4 Dám zejtra zas flám 2:30
  • 5 Modravé mámení 2:22
  • 6 Nikdo neotvírá 2:10
  • 7 Nebezpečná postava 1:47
  • 8 Snad jsem to zavinil já 3:06
  • 9 Dědečkův duch 2:22
  • 10 Jen Bůh ví 3:39
  • 11 Telefon 1:51
  • 12 Psychiatrický prášek 6:23

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata