Ρένα Βλαχοπούλου - Αθήνα Ομόνοια Πλαζ

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Review by Alex Garnett

Album Review: Αθήνα Ομόνοια Πλαζ by Ρένα Βλαχοπούλου – A Raw Greek Folk Punch Alright, let’s get into this. Αθήνα Ομόνοια Πλαζ ain’t your typical polished, overproduced crap you hear today. Nope. This 1954 gem from Greece hits like a shot of ouzo—sharp, unfiltered, and straight to the soul. Released on Odeon Records, it’s got that raw folk vibe mixed with world and country flavors that scream “I’m alive!” And trust me, once you dive in, there’s no turning back. First up, the title track Αθήνα. Holy smokes, does this one slap! It’s like walking through old-school Athens at dawn—gritty streets, people hustling, life buzzing all around ya. The melody sticks to your brain like gum under a table. You can almost smell the souvlaki stands while listening. What makes it unforgettable? Probably how Ρένα belts out those lyrics like she owns the damn city. Her voice is raspy but full of fire, like she’s telling you her life story without needing words. You feel every note punch you right in the chest. No frills here—just pure emotion dripping off every second. Then there’s Ομόνοια Πλαζ. Now THIS track feels like a love letter to chaos itself. If you’ve ever been to Omonia Square (or even seen pictures), you know it’s not exactly…uh, peaceful. But somehow, Ρένα turns that mess into music gold. There’s this weird mix of melancholy and joy running through it—it’s kinda like when you’re broke but still manage to laugh about it with friends. The rhythm grabs hold of you, forcing your feet to tap along whether you want ‘em to or not. By the time the song ends, you’ll either be dancing or crying—or both. Don’t ask me why; just roll with it. Now here’s the kicker: Why does an album from freakin’ 1954 still matter? Maybe because it doesn’t try too hard. No flashy gimmicks, no autotune nonsense—just honest tunes sung by someone who clearly lived what they were singing about. In a world obsessed with perfection, Αθήνα Ομόνοια Πλαζ reminds us that real art comes from grit, guts, and maybe a little bit of stubbornness. And honestly? Listening to this feels like finding an old photograph tucked inside a book—you didn’t expect it, but now you can’t stop staring. Who knew dusty old records could hit so damn hard? Final thought: Screw Spotify playlists for a sec. Grab this album if you wanna hear something real. Or don’t. Your loss.

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Artist: Ρένα Βλαχοπούλου
Album: Αθήνα Ομόνοια Πλαζ

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Filename: .zip
  • MP3 size: 7.2 mb
  • FLAC size: 74.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Αθήνα
Ομόνοια Πλαζ

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Catalog Numbers

G. A. 7798

Labels

Odeon

Listen online

  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören
  • ascolta in linea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • lytte på nettet
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • écouter en ligne

Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Notes

  • All writing on this release appears in Greek polytonic.
  • Main artist appears in genitive as Ρένας Βλαχοπούλου.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (A Side label): Go 5018
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side label): Go 5019
  • Rights Society: BIEM

About Ρένα Βλαχοπούλου

Irene Vlahopoulou (born February 20, 1923, Corfu, Greece  died July 29, 2004, Athens, Greece) known as Rena Vlahopoulou, was a Greek actress and singer.

Real Name

    • Ειρήνη Βλαχοπούλου

Name Vars

  • Rena Vlachopoulou
  • Rena Vlahopoulou
  • Βλαχοπούλου
  • Ρ. Βλαχοπούλου

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1954, Greek singer Ρένα Βλαχοπούλου released an album called *Αθήνα Ομόνοια Πλαζ*. It’s a Folk, World, & Country gem from Greece, released under the Odeon label. The album features just two tracks—*Αθήνα* and *Ομόνοια Πλαζ*. Funny enough, those track titles feel like a little love letter to Athens, capturing the vibe of the city’s famous square and its lively atmosphere. Not bad for a record over 70 years old!