Estradinės Melodijos - Senovinis Laikrodis Su Gegute

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Review by Aleksandra Miščević

Album Review: Senovinis Laikrodis Su Gegute by Estradinės Melodijos – A Timeless Jazz-Pop Gem from 1969 USSR Alright, let’s dive into this quirky little time capsule of an album. Senovinis Laikrodis Su Gegute (translation: "The Ancient Clock with a Cuckoo") is one of those records that feels like it was plucked straight out of someone’s nostalgic fever dream. Released in 1969 under the Soviet label Мелодия (Melodiya), it’s got all the charm of a smoky jazz club mixed with the bouncy energy of early pop. And hey, who doesn’t love a good cuckoo clock metaphor? The band, led by Juozas Tiškus—clearly a man who knew how to wear a suit and mean business—delivers something both retro and refreshingly weird. Now, onto the tracks. There are three songs here, but I’ll focus on two because let’s be real, brevity is the soul of wit—or at least my patience. First up, we’ve got “Prie Jūros” (which roughly translates to “By the Sea”). This tune is just begging for you to pour yourself a stiff drink and stare wistfully out of a rain-speckled window. It starts off slow, almost shy, as if the piano player wasn’t entirely sure they’d remembered their sheet music correctly. But then BAM! The saxophone kicks in, smooth as melted butter, and suddenly you’re transported to some Baltic beach where the waves smell faintly of socialism and regret. Honestly, I can’t stop humming this one—it’s got that je ne sais quoi that makes you feel classy even while eating instant noodles. Then there’s “Kodėl Tu Ateini Su Lietumi” (“Why Do You Come With Rain?”). Oh boy, this track hits different. Imagine your ex walking into your life again, except instead of drama, they bring…a drizzly afternoon and a slightly awkward vibe. The melody has this playful tug-of-war between melancholy and mischief, like it knows you’re overthinking everything. The vocals have a raw edge—kinda raspy, kinda sweet—that sticks with you long after the needle lifts off the record. Plus, the title alone deserves applause; who else would think to blame the weather for emotional baggage? As for the titular track, “Senovinis Laikrodis Su Gegute,” well, it ties the whole thing together nicely. It’s jazzy, it’s clever, and yeah, maybe it leans a bit too hard into its own theme—but isn’t that what art’s about? Overcommitting till it works? So why does this album stick with me? Maybe it’s the way it balances elegance and eccentricity, or maybe it’s just the mental image of Juozas Tiškus dramatically gesturing at a cuckoo clock during rehearsals. Whatever it is, this record feels alive in a way modern music often forgets to be. And here’s the kicker: listening to Senovinis Laikrodis Su Gegute feels like eavesdropping on history itself. Like finding a dusty vinyl in your grandma’s attic and realizing she probably had better taste than you ever will. Cheers to Estradinės Melodijos for giving us a piece of Soviet Lithuania that still swings harder than most playlists today. Now excuse me while I go figure out how to pronounce “Tiškus” without sounding like a tourist.

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Artist: Estradinės Melodijos
Album: Senovinis Laikrodis Su Gegute
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Prie Jūros
Kodėl Tu Ateini Su Lietumi
Senovinis Laikrodis Su Gegute

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Catalog Numbers

  • 33Д-00022037, 33Д-00022038
  • Д 00022037-8

Labels

Мелодия

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Mono
  • Repress

Companies

RoleCompany
Pressed ByРижский Завод Грампластинок
Printed ByТипография РЗГ «Мелодия»

Credits

RoleCredit
LeaderJuozas Tiškus

Notes

  • comes in generic sleeve
  • Тип. РЗГ «МЕЛОДИЯ» 1969

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamped Runout): 33Д00022037/2-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamped Runout): 33Д00022038/2-1
  • Other (State Standard): Гост 5289-68
  • Other (Repertoire Group): Третья группа
  • Other (Price On Labels): Цена 70 коп.
  • Other (Price (Of Record Only)): Цена 70 коп.
  • Other (Price Of Set (Sleeve & Record)): Цена комплекта 85 коп.
  • Other (Article): Арт. 11-3

About Estradinės Melodijos

Lithuanian pop ensemble formed in 1966 in Vilnius. Disbanded in 1990.

Name Vars

  • Ensemble \
  • Estradinis Orkestras
  • VIA \
  • Ritmo Grupė
  • VIA Estradinių Melodijų Ritmo Grupė
  • VIA Estradinės Melodijos
  • VIA Estradinės Melodijos
  • Vocal And Instrumental Ensemble \
  • Vokalinis Instrumentinis Ansamblis \
  • Ансамбль \
  • Эстрадные Мелодии

Aliases

  • Juozo Tiškaus Vadovaujamas Ansamblis
  • Estradinis Orkestras, Vadovaujamas J. Tiškaus

Members

  • Nijolė Ščiukaitė
  • Danutė Neimontaitė
  • Juozas Tiškus
  • Rimantas Cininas
  • Ona Karkauskaitė
  • Viktoras Malinauskas
  • Adolfas Jarulis
  • Jurgis Žukauskas
  • Alvydas Jegelevičius
  • Rimantas Dieninis

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Senovinis Laikrodis Su Gegute* by Estradinės Melodijos came out in 1969 in the USSR. It blends jazz and pop, which was pretty bold for its time. The leader, Juozas Tiškus, crafted tracks like *Prie Jūros* and *Kodėl Tu Ateini Su Lietumi*. Fun fact—back then, albums on the Soviet label Мелодия were often pressed on recycled materials. So, your copy might’ve once been something else entirely!