NEO 60s AND GARAGE PUNK FROM EX YUGOSLAV COUNTRIES

In late 70s and early 80s punk had really big influence on yu rock. Bands like Pankrti, Prljavo Kazaliste, Paraf, Elektricni Orgazam and others brought completely new sound. It was real revolution and all yugoslav youth culture was changed over night. Anyway, in 1983 punk revolution was over. Many bands disappeared before they did something serious, some of them, like Prljavo Kazaliste became very poppy and changed their punk attitude for fist full of fucking money. Some other bands like Paraf, after big personal changes, changed their style too, following new underground movements. Maybe only Pankrti were faithful to "good old" punk rock. Hard core punk was little bit extreme for many teenagers who were hungry for simple and primitive r'n'r. So, in 1983 first bands appear who search for traditional rock forms. Maybe the best example is Elektricni Orgazam - band from first punk generation. The same year they recorded all-cover lp "Les Chansones Populaires". Maybe accidentally, but all covers were famous 60s songs. At the same time Partibrejkers (formed on ruins of Radnicka Kontrola, not very known punk band) play their strange mix of punk and rhythm & blues (like from early Stones records). In that time no one new that only few years later garage punk will be the most popular underground style.

Partibrejkers, Majke and many other bands found specific garage punk sound which is difficult to compare with any foreign band. It's punky r&b which sometimes sounds pretty metallic (not heavy metal!!) like strange mix of Pistols, late 60s/early 70s Stones sound with some MC5 and Stooges influences. Of course there are some bands - The Spoons are the most known - who play pure 60s punk.

It's really difficult to describe music with words, so you have to hear it. If you're interested - I'm always open for trade. So don't be shy, just ask me. Garage punk, 60s punk, 77 style punk, surf, psychobilly are some of the styles I like the most. I'll tape you anything you want. Maybe I can find you some records/cd's/tapes. You can also tape or send me some good & unknown r'n'r bands. I really like to hear good r'n'r from all over the world.

I hope you'll enjoy my web site. If you have some suggestions or questions, or simply if you just want to speak about music - send me e-amil.

last updated 14-10-2000
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