Defektno Efektni
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Defunct | 1982 |
| Headquarters | Belgrade , Serbia |
| Products | New wave, punk rock music |
Defektno Efektni (; translated as Defective-Effective) was a Belgrade-based Serbian band known for their new wave and punk rock style, notable for their involvement in the 1981 Artistička Radna Akcija compilation.
History
The group was initiated by Slobodan Nešović "Loka," a 13-year-old guitarist, together with bassist Branko Petrović "Bane" and drummer Dejan Ignjatović. Their repertoire consisted of only four compositions. Two of these, named "A" and "D," were included on the Artistička Radna Akcija album, which highlighted Belgrade’s emerging second wave of punk and new wave artists. The decision to title the songs with letters stemmed from dissatisfaction with alternative names. Nešović later conveyed disappointment regarding the quality of the recordings, attributing it to the band’s lack of studio experience. Additionally, Defektno Efektni made an appearance on the TV program Petkom u 22.
After the release of the compilation, the band dissolved. Subsequently, Nešović created Berliner Strasse alongside former members of Urbana Gerila and became part of Radost Evrope (which evolved into Toni Montano's backing ensemble). Between 1986 and 1987, he briefly led San Vila, a group inspired by Paul Weller’s style, and collaborated with Petar Ilić "Cirilo" in Bourbon B. Beyond performing, Nešović engaged in studio work, hosted shows on B92 from 1989 to 1992, and was the presenter of Videodrom, the pioneering independent music television program on NTV Studio B. He also organized Acid-House events as a DJ in Belgrade. During the Yugoslav conflicts, he emigrated abroad, established Red Luna Records, and upon returning to Belgrade in 1996, founded Automatik Records. Meanwhile, Ignjatović joined Aja Sofia, and Petrović retired from active music performance.
The track "A" was later featured on the Serbian bootleg compilation titled Yugoslavia punk 1977-1991, issued by Cheerokie Sound.
Legacy
The Croatian band Falkofbolan covered "D" on their 1998 album Jedini dokaz, renaming it "Sarajevo."
Discography
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|---|---|
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See also
References
- EX YU ROCK enciklopedija 1960-2006, Janjatović Petar;
- Interview with Slobodan Nešović Loka