Album Review: Nekad Si Pod Suncem Gorka Ljubav Pesme Koje Ste Rado Slušali 5
Alright, buckle up, folks—let’s talk about this gem from the tail end of the ‘70s. Nekad Si Pod Suncem Gorka Ljubav Pesme Koje Ste Rado Slušali 5 (try saying that five times fast) is a Yugoslavian folk masterpiece released in 1979 on Beograd Disk. It’s like someone bottled the essence of heartbreak, nostalgia, and Balkan grit, then slapped it onto vinyl for us to enjoy decades later.
Now, let me get one thing straight: I’m not here to sugarcoat anything. This album isn’t some polished, overproduced pop juggernaut—it’s raw, emotional, and unapologetically folk. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick.
Let’s dive into two tracks that’ll stay with you longer than your ex’s cryptic Instagram captions.
First up, we’ve got “Nekad Si Pod Suncem”, which kicks things off with a melody so hauntingly beautiful it feels like walking through an old village at sunset. The vocals are dripping with longing—you can practically hear the singer glancing wistfully out a window while clutching a rakija glass. What sticks with me most is how simple yet effective the arrangement is. No frills, no autotune—just pure emotion laid bare. If you’ve ever felt homesick or pined for something you can’t quite name, this track will hit you right in the feels.
Then there’s “Gorka Ljubav”, which translates to “Bitter Love,” because why keep things light and cheerful when you can go full tragic poet mode? This song has a way of sneaking up on you. One moment you’re tapping your foot to its steady rhythm, and the next, you’re sobbing into your coffee mug as existential dread washes over you. The lyrics are sharp enough to cut glass, and the delivery? Pure drama. You know those songs that make you feel all your feelings at once? Yeah, this is one of them.
Kudos to editor Živadin Jovanović and whoever Kosta Mihajlović is (the liner notes just say “Other”—mysterious much?) for piecing together such a cohesive collection of tunes. Each track flows seamlessly into the next, creating an experience that feels more like storytelling around a campfire than listening to separate songs.
But here’s the kicker: despite being nearly half a century old, these tracks still resonate today. Maybe it’s because love and loss never really go out of style, or maybe it’s because sometimes life just feels like a sad Balkan ballad. Either way, this album proves that good music doesn’t need flashy gimmicks—it just needs soul.
Final thought? Listening to Nekad Si Pod Suncem Gorka Ljubav Pesme Koje Ste Rado Slušali 5 feels like finding an old photograph tucked inside a dusty book. It might be faded and worn, but it carries stories worth remembering. So grab your headphones, pour yourself a drink, and prepare to have your heartstrings tugged harder than your grandma pulling pierogi dough.
Oh, and if you don’t shed at least one tear during “Gorka Ljubav,” check your pulse—you might be a robot.
