Album Review: Posle Svađe Sve Je Lepše by Duet Stevanović
If you’re a fan of raw, heartfelt folk music that feels like it’s been plucked straight outta some cozy Yugoslav village in the early ‘80s, then Posle Svađe Sve Je Lepše is worth your time. Released in 1981 on the Diskos label, this album by Duet Stevanović hits all the right notes for anyone who digs that earthy, soul-soothing vibe. With arrangements by T. Miljić and backing from Ansambl Tomice Miljića, the record has this warm, lived-in feel—like an old sweater your grandma knitted but smells kinda nice.
Let me cut to the chase and talk about two tracks that really stuck with me. First up, there’s “Posle Svađe Sve Je Lepše.” It’s one of those songs where the title says it all. After a fight, everything does seem sweeter, doesn’t it? The melody is simple yet haunting, and the harmonies between the duo are so genuine they almost make you wanna call up an ex just to argue again (don’t do it though, trust me). There’s something comforting about how they sing—it’s not perfect, but that’s what makes it real. Like, yeah, life gets messy, but hey, beauty’s still lurking around the corner if you look hard enough.
Then there’s “Hej, Momče, Momče,” which is just plain fun. I mean, who can resist a tune that sounds like it was made for clinking glasses at a wedding or spinning tales over rakija? This track has this infectious energy that pulls you in, even if you don’t speak the language. You find yourself humming along anyway because, let’s be honest, sometimes feelings don’t need translation. Plus, the instrumentation here is killer—the strings and percussion give it this playful bounce that makes you wanna grab someone and dance, no matter where you are.
What’s cool about this album is how unpretentious it feels. These aren’t fancy studio tricks or auto-tuned vocals; it’s just people pouring their hearts into every note. And while Yugoslavia might feel like another world now, listening to these songs reminds you that emotions—love, longing, joy—they’re universal.
Here’s the thing: albums like Posle Svađe Sve Je Lepše aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel. They’re more like snapshots of a moment in time, frozen forever in vinyl grooves. Listening to it feels like stepping into someone else’s memories, except somehow, you end up finding pieces of yourself in there too.
Oh, and random thought—I bet this album would sound amazing blasting out of an old gramophone in a cabin somewhere. Just saying.
