С Джеппаров - Голагел Билен Бармы

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Review by Patrick Kyte

Album Review: Голагел Билен Бармы by С. Джеппаров – A Timeless Folk Journey Let me just say this upfront—listening to Голагел Билен Бармы feels like stepping into a dusty, sunlit village somewhere in the heart of 1969 USSR. It’s raw, it’s real, and man, does it hit different. This folk masterpiece from С. Джеппаров isn’t trying to be anything fancy; it just is. And that’s exactly why it works. The album kicks off with “Билен Бармы,” and holy smokes, this track sticks to your soul like honey on bread. You’ve got С. Джеппаров’s voice—warm but kinda weathered, like he’s lived a life full of stories he’s dying to tell you. The dutar (which he also plays!) adds this hypnotic rhythm that makes you wanna close your eyes and sway. There’s no flashy production here, no overblown arrangements—just pure emotion dripping out of every note. By the time the song ends, you’re left feeling both heavy and light, like you’ve been let in on some ancient secret you can’t quite explain. Then there’s “Голагел,” which hits harder than I expected. If “Билен Бармы” is a warm hug, this one’s more like a punch to the gut—but in a good way? It starts slow, almost hesitant, as if the music itself is searching for something lost. But when those vocals kick in, oh boy, they pull you right in. It’s haunting, really. Like hearing an old man sing about love, loss, or maybe even regret under a starless sky. I found myself replaying this track three times in a row because it didn’t feel done yet—it wasn’t ready to let go of me, and honestly, I wasn’t ready to leave it either. What makes this album so special is how unpolished it feels. Back then, in the USSR, stuff like this wasn’t made for charts or clout—it was art straight from the heart. Мелодия, the label behind it, clearly knew what they were doing by letting these songs breathe without choking them with studio tricks. Even though the ensemble is credited as "Unknown Artist," their presence is felt everywhere, blending seamlessly with С. Джеппаров’s voice and dutar magic. Here’s the thing: albums like Голагел Билен Бармы remind us that music doesn’t need to scream to be heard. Sometimes, all it needs is honesty. Listening to these tracks made me think about how much we take for granted today—the endless playlists, the auto-tuned voices, the polished-to-death productions. Maybe we don’t need all that noise after all. And now for the unexpected part: halfway through writing this review, my cat jumped onto my desk and knocked over my coffee cup. As I cleaned up the mess, I realized something—life’s messy too, just like this album. Beautifully imperfect. So here’s to С. Джеппаров, whoever you are, wherever you are. Thanks for reminding me that sometimes, the simplest things stay with us longest.

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Artist: С Джеппаров
Album: Голагел Билен Бармы
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Голагел
Билен Бармы

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Catalog Numbers

Д-00024147, Д-00024148

Labels

Мелодия

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Mono

Companies

RoleCompany
Pressed ByТашкентский Завод Грампластинок им. М. Т. Ташмухамедова

Credits

RoleCredit
EnsembleUnknown Artist
VocalsС. Джеппаров
DutarС. Джеппаров

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: 33Д00024147 / 1-2
  • Matrix / Runout: 33Д00024148 / 1-1
  • Other (State Standard): ГOCT 5289-68

About С Джеппаров

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  • С. Джеппаров

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1969, in the USSR, an artist named С. Джеппаров released a folk album called *Голагел Билен Бармы*. It was pure roots music, recorded under the Soviet label Мелодия. What’s wild is that he not only sang but also played the dutar, a traditional two-stringed instrument. The album had just two tracks, *Билен Бармы* and *Голагел*, but it carried the soul of a whole culture. Even the ensemble backing him went uncredited—just a group of unknown talents adding their magic to the sound. Feels like a little time capsule from another era, doesn’t it?