Various - Novi Val

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Review by Dhavid Gunawan

Novi Val: A Time Capsule of Yugoslav Rock Magic Let’s get one thing straight—Novi Val isn’t just an album; it’s a vibe, a snapshot of Yugoslavia in the early '80s when rock wasn’t just music but a cultural pulse. Released in 1981 under labels like Suzy and Hit Records, this compilation is a smorgasbord of styles—New Wave, Soft Rock, Pop Rock, even a dash of Punk. It doesn’t try to fit neatly into any box, and honestly? That’s what makes it so damn special. The tracklist reads like a love letter to youthful rebellion and raw emotion. You’ve got songs like Nove Cipele (New Shoes) that feel like a sarcastic wink at materialism, wrapped up in catchy guitar riffs and vocals that sound like they’re coming straight from some dimly lit Zagreb club. Then there’s A Šta Da Radim (And What Should I Do), which hits different. It’s angsty, sure, but also deeply relatable. The lyrics are simple, almost conversational, yet they stick with you long after the song ends. Like, yeah, dude, same. Life feels messy sometimes. Why do these tracks stand out? Maybe it’s because Nove Cipele has this unapologetic swagger that screams “I don’t care what you think,” while A Šta Da Radim taps into that universal feeling of being stuck between who you are and who you want to be. Both songs remind me why people connected with this album back then—it wasn’t polished or perfect, but it was real. And isn’t that what great music should do? Make you feel less alone? Now let’s talk about the credits for a sec. Hats off to M. Ilić for the design and Dražen Kalenić for the photography because, man, the visuals match the mood perfectly. Gritty, edgy, timeless. Even Goran Obadić’s redesign adds a fresh layer without losing the original charm. Shoutout to Ivanka Butković and Branko Paić for keeping things together behind the scenes—ya’ll deserve flowers. But here’s the kicker: listening to Novi Val now feels like eavesdropping on a conversation from another era. These songs weren’t made for playlists or TikTok trends—they were made for living rooms filled with cigarette smoke and debates about politics and art. Listening today, you can almost hear the echoes of those nights in Croatia and across Yugoslavia. And maybe that’s why Novi Val still matters. Sure, it’s not flawless, but neither were the times it came from. In fact, its imperfections are kinda beautiful. So if you stumble upon this gem, crank up the volume and let it take you somewhere else—even if just for 40 minutes. After all, how many albums can make you nostalgic for a world you never lived in?

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: various-novi-val.zip
  • MP3 size: 66 mb
  • FLAC size: 375.1 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Sretno Dijete
Zajedno
Vruće Igre
7.6.
Nove Cipele
M.S.P.
Kad Si Mlad
Čovjek Za Sutra
A Šta Da Radim
Balkan
Ulične Tuče

Video

7.6. - PARLAMENT (1980)
M.S.P. - PARLAMENT (1980)

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Catalog Numbers

  • LP 347
  • MC 680154
  • CD 680147
  • KS 4-374

Labels

  • Suzy
  • Suzy, Hit Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Compilation
  • Cassette
  • Remastered
  • CD

Companies

RoleCompany
Pressed ByJugoton
Manufactured ByZOM OOUR PGP Suzy

Credits

RoleCredit
DesignM. Ilić
Photography ByD. Kalenić
EditorIvanka Butković
Editor In ChiefBranko Paić, Marko Škrnjug
PhotographyDražen Kalenić
RedesignGoran Obadić

Notes

First time released in 1980.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (A): ULS 801-A 14581 SB
  • Matrix / Runout (B): ULS 801-B 14581 SB
  • Rights Society: SOKOJ
  • Rights Society: HDS/BIEM
  • Barcode: 3859890680154
  • Barcode: 3 859890 680147

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The 1981 album *Novi Val* (New Wave) is like a time capsule of Yugoslavia's vibrant music scene. It blends genres like New Wave, Punk, and Soft Rock, capturing the energy of bands from Croatia and beyond. What makes it even cooler? The album's design was handled by M. Ilić, with iconic photos by D. Kalenić, giving it that edgy 80s vibe. Tracks like "Sretno Dijete" and "Balkan" became anthems of the era, showcasing raw emotion and social commentary. It wasn’t just music—it was a movement.

Comments

kinoandomani
kinoandomani
2025-03-16
ovo je nešto najbolje što se tada pojavilo. I ja sad ne mogu da pronađem album koji sam tada kupio . . . u ovo vreme je ovako zvučao samo Police . . .Zna li neko šta je danas sa ovim ljudima,... sviraju li ? Pozdrav iz Srbije