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Slomljena Stakla

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Slomljena Stakla
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1982 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Headquarters
Belgrade
,
Yugoslavia
ProductsMusic albums, singles

Slomljena Stakla (; translated as Broken Glass) was a Yugoslav pop rock ensemble established in Belgrade in 1982, recognized as a significant act within the 1980s Yugoslav rock scene.

1982-1991

The roots of the group date back to 1980 when vocalist and songwriter Zoran Vasilić created the band Sebastijan.[1] Subsequently, he became a guitarist for Lutka (Doll).[1] By mid-1983, following a lineup change, the band adopted the name Slomljena Stakla, inspired by a lyric from a Lutka track.[1] The original roster comprised Vasilić, guitarist Dragan Zarić "Zare" (formerly of Kvazar), bassist Aleksandar Živanović (previously with Kota 19, Afera, Divlji Anđeli, Desert, Šamar), drummer Mladen Lukač, and keyboardist Milan Stanković.[1] Prior to recording their first album, Dragan Petrović departed and was succeeded by Stanković.[1]

Their inaugural album, Psiho klub (Psycho Club), produced by Srđan Marjanović, was issued in 1983 under the ZKP RTLJ label.[1] The record featured contributions from guest artists Vuk Vujačić on saxophone and Zoran Radetić on keyboards, both of whom had a notable impact on the album's sound.[1] Vocal harmonies were provided by Snežana Stamenković and Marjanović.[1] The album included the popular track "Još jedna votka" ("Another Vodka").[1] Following its release, keyboardist Dragan Petrović (ex-Crni Baron, Pasta ZZ) joined the band.[1]

In the autumn of 1984, after an extensive touring period, they launched Ljubav je kad... (Love Is When...), produced by Saša Habić for Jugoton.[1] This album showcased songs influenced by New Romanticism, penned by Zarić and Vasilić,[1][2] including hits such as "Una," "Monsunski vetrovi" ("Monsoons"), "Leto je, devojko" ("It Is Summer, Girl"), the title track, and the instrumental piece "Senke u noći" ("Shadows in the Night").[1] Shortly thereafter, bassist Vladan Vasiljević and drummer Ivan Ranković became part of the lineup.[1] During this phase, guitarists Branko Jelić and Miloš Pavlović also contributed.[1] Despite the album's favorable reception, the group entered a hiatus around mid-1985.[1]

The 1988 release Samo ljubav može to (Only Love Can Do That) through PGP-RTB marked a stylistic shift toward guitar-centric power pop fused with folk influences.[1] This record was created by Vasilić, Petrović, and newly added keyboardist Milorad Džmerković,[1] featuring session musicians Safet Petrovac "Saja" on guitar, Dejan Škopelja on bass, along with backing vocals from former members of S Vremena Na Vreme, Ljuba Ninković and Asim Sarvan.[1]

In 1991, Vasilić and Petrović teamed up with younger artists to produce Samo za tebe (Only for You), which was released under Jugodisk.[1] This album included a reimagined version of "Još jedna votka," retitled "Još jedna votka, još jedno pivo" ("Another Vodka, Another Beer"), along with popular tracks like "Sledi me" ("Follow Me") and "Ivana," composed by Boris Novković.[1] Produced by Vasilić alongside Duda Bezuha—who also contributed guitar—the album featured vocal performances by Snežana Ristić and keyboard work from Milan Komnenić.[1] After this release, Slomljena Stakla discontinued their activities.[1]

After the split

Dragan Petrović, the band's former keyboard player, moved to Canada in 1992 where he performed in various jazz venues and released the live instrumental album Jazz Café – Jazz After Dark, recorded at Toronto's Galaxy club. He subsequently produced smooth jazz records including Café Nervosa (2004) and The Vibe – New York Jazz (2011). His most recent work is the EP titled Zero Gravity Love, released in January 2025.

Milorad Džmerković, another former keyboardist, died on 26 September 2022.

Studio albums

  • Psiho klub (1983)
  • Ljubav je kad... (1984)
  • Samo ljubav može to (1988)
  • Samo za tebe (1991)

Singles

  • "Monsunski vetrovi" / "Leto je devojko" (1984)

See also

External links

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named janjatović
  2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named đurić51
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