Jugosloveni
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Zoran Paunović |
| Defunct | 1989 (initial period) |
| Headquarters | Belgrade , Yugoslavia |
| Products | Studio albums, compilation albums |
Jugosloveni (; translated as Yugoslavs) was a rock group originating from Belgrade in 1986, during the era of Yugoslavia.
Fronted by singer Zoran Paunović, Jugosloveni produced three studio albums throughout their initial period, gaining widespread recognition with their popular track "Jugosloveni" before disbanding in 1989. After a seventeen-year hiatus, Paunović revisited and re-recorded several of the band's songs, releasing a new album under the Jugosloveni name. The Jugosloveni title was again used in 2013 when Paunović collaborated with younger musicians to issue another album.
1986–1989
Zoran Paunović, formerly the drummer and songwriter for Magično Oko, established Jugosloveni in 1986.[1] Their debut album, Došlo mi je da se napijem (I Feel like Getting Drunk), featured Paunović on vocals alongside Nenad Maričić (guitar), Dragan Latinčić (bass), and Goran Milanović (drums). Guest appearances included Kornelije Kovač and Vlada Negovanović.[1] The record showcased a classic rock style paired with socially conscious lyrics enriched by Belgrade colloquialisms, culminating in their signature hit "Jugosloveni," a satirical commentary on Yugoslav identity.[1]
Prior to recording their sophomore album, Paunović replaced the original members with Dragan Deletić on guitar, Dejan Jeremić on drums, and Tomo Babović handling keyboards.[2] Nonetheless, for Vruće osvežavajuće (Hotly Refreshing), he utilized session musicians such as Vlada Negovanović (guitar) and Dragoljub Đuričić (drums).[2]
By the time of their third release, Krici i šaputanja (Screams and Whispers, 1989), the lineup included Paunović, Jeremić, Duško Maslać (guitar), Nenad Novaković (bass), and Đorđe Nejković (keyboards), supplemented once more by studio players.[2] Following this album’s release, Jugosloveni discontinued their activities.[2]
Post breakup, Paunović's new works
Following the band's dissolution, Paunović withdrew from the music industry.[2] Meanwhile, bassist Nenad Novaković joined Dejan Cukić's Spori Ritam Band until late 1990,[3] later transitioning to guitar craftsmanship and relocating to Germany.[3] In Germany, he performed as part of Mladen Vojičić "Tifa"'s supporting ensemble.[3] He died in 1995 due to complications related to diabetes.[3]
Paunović made a comeback in 1998 by writing and producing Aleksandra Radić's album Ljubav bez pokrića (Love Without Coverage).[2] In 2006, he revisited Jugosloveni’s repertoire with a pop-folk reinterpretation on the album Igralište (Playground).[2][4] The Jugosloveni name was revived again in 2013 with the release of Tvoje ime je ljubav (Your Name Is Love), featuring collaborations with Goran Vranić (guitar), Dejan Maksimović (drums), and Predrag Gostović (bass).[2][5] In 2020, Paunović recorded the single "Balkan" alongside Zabranjeno Pušenje.[2]
Studio Albums
- Došlo mi je da se napijem (1986)
- Vruće osvežavajuće (1987)
- Krici i šaputanja (1988)
- Igralište (2006)
- Tvoje ime je ljubav (2013)
Compilation Albums
- Došlo mi je da se napijem (1997)
External links
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