Their first self-titled album was released in 1981 featuring a fairly straight-forward punk sound with a small dose of post punk aestetics. This LP was also distributed in the rest of Europe via Rough Trade label, managing to get some very good reviews in the British musical magazine NME. During November 1981, Električni Orgazam toured Poland and recordings from the gig in Warsaw were released as EP Warszawa '81 limited to only 2,000 copies. It was a first official bootleg released in Yugoslavia.
On their second, quite experimental and artistic album Lišće prekriva Lisabon 1982 (translated: "Leaves Fall Over Lisbon") they incorporated a wider range of psychedelic influences. It was a post punk record with dark edge in the goth manner of Bauhaus and the likes.
The third LP Les Chansones Populaires consisted only of classic covers from David Bowie, The Doors, T. Rex, The Rolling Stones, Velvet Underground and others. After "Chansones..." Električni orgazam adopted a more mainstream rock sound while their concert performances remained punk-oriented, mainly due to the stage persona of their frontman Gile.
After their third album Kako bubanj kaže 1984 (translated: "As the Drum Says") keyboardist Ljubomir Đukić left the band. With next line-up, claimed by fans and critics as their best one (Srđan Gojković - guitars, vocals, Branislav Petrović - guitars, Zoran "Svaba" Radomirović - bass and Goran "Čavke" Čavajda - drums), Električni orgazam released their most successful mainstream rock albums Distorzija 1986 (translated: "Distortion") and a little bit pop-influenced Letim, Sanjam, Dišem 1988 (translated: "Flying, Dreaming, Breathing"). By the way, the title's acronym of "Letim, Sanjam, Dišem" was supposed to give a small hint to LSD. This album was remembered with anthemic hit-song "Igra rock'n'roll cela Jugoslavija" as the most commercial success and the highest popularity in the band's career.
After the tour for this album, the band went on self-imposed hiatus. Srđan Gojković started work on his solo album and later together with Vlada Divljan (ex member of Idoli) released few albums with rock'n'roll songs specially written for and targeted at children. He also worked and wrote music for soundtracks.
In the early 1990s Električni orgazam emerged from hibernation again, releasing Balkan Horor Rock material in two parts (see discography bellow). This material consisted of live in studio-performed tracks from "Lišće prekriva Lisabon" and their 1st album, and also a few new tracks. In 1994 they released 2LP album Zašto da ne! (translated: "Why Not!") characterized by a sound with a lot of hippie rock and retro 1970s influencies. Soon after this album original drummer Čavke left the band and moved to live in Australia where he died in 1997.
With new drummer, Električni orgazam released two more albums: semi-acoustic rock offering A Um Bum 1999 and Harmonajzer with more basic rock sound with kind of a modern touch in the vein to the likes of Queens of the Stone Age. During the recording process of "Harmonajzer", original member Ljubomir Đukić returned in Električni orgazam.
At the end of 2006 the band started to work on their new album. In meanwhile, appeared officially released Breskve u teškom sirupu vol.1, compilation of the earliest rehearsal recordings and bootlegs of earliest gigs.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
* Električni orgazam (Jugoton 1981)
* Lišće prekriva Lisabon (Jugoton 1982)
* Kako bubanj kaže (Jugoton 1984)
* Distorzija (Jugoton 1986)
* Letim, sanjam, dišem (PGP RTB 1988)
* Zašto da ne! (PGP RTS 1994) 2LP
* A Um Bum (City Records 1999)
* Harmonajzer (PGP RTS 2002)
[edit] Live/unplugged/cover albums/EPs
* Warszawa '81 (Jugoton 1982) - live EP
* Les Chansones Populaires (Jugoton 1983) - cover album
* Braćo i sestre (live, Jugoton 1987) - live album
* Seks, droga, nasilje i strah/Balkan Horror Rock (PGP RTB 1992) - live album + bonus studio tracks
* Balkan Horror Rock II (Master Music 1993) - live album
* Warszawa '81 (Yellow Dog Records 1996) - reissue, integral version
* Živo i akustično (B92 1996) - unplugged album
* Breskve u teškom sirupu vol.1 (Automatik 2006) - previously unpublished live bootlegs from earliest gigs and rehearsals
[edit] Singles
* "Konobar" / "I've Got a Feeling" (Jugoton 1981)
* "Dokolica" / "Dokolica (dub version)" (Jugoton 1982)
* "Odelo" / "Afrika" (Jugoton 1982)
* "Locomotion" / "Metal Guru" (Jugoton 1983)
* "Kako bubanj kaže" / "Tetovirane devojke" (Jugoton 1984)
[edit] Splits
* Paket aranžman (Električni orgazam, Idoli, Šarlo akrobata) (Jugoton 1981)
[edit] Compilations
* Svi marš na ples! (Jugoton 1981)
* Vrući dani i vrele noći (Jugoton 1982)
* Najbolje pesme 1980-1988 (Jugoton 1988)
* Najbolje pesme II (PGP RTS 2002)
[edit] Srdjan Gojkoviċ-Gile (solo)
* Evo sada vidiš da može (PGP RTB 1989)
* Crni bombarder (ZAM 1992) - soundtrack
[edit] Srdjan Gojkoviċ-Gile and Vlada Divljan
* Rokenrol za decu (PGP RTB 1989)
* Rokenrol bukvar (PGP RTB 1990)
* Lutka koja kaže ne (PGP RTB 1991)
Zlatni papagaj
Električni Orgazam Lyrics
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Zlatni papagaj, jer mi smo snobovi
Mi volimo zenske fine, nasminkane, doterane
Uredno smo pocesljani, obuceni, obuveni
Mi nosimo skupo perje, ispeglano, mirisljavo
Gnusamo se GSP-a, kolima se brze stize.
Zlatni papagaj, jer mi smo snobovi
Nase glave prazne jesu, ali ko jos zato mari
Jer lova je najvaznija i drugo nas ne zanima
U Rimu se oblacimo i imamo Dajners karte
Krem drustvo je nasa klasa, svi ostali manje vrede.
Zlatni papagaj, tata placa sve racune
Zlatni papagaj, jer mi smo snobovi
Pankere ne podnosimo, ni smrdljive hipije
Mi sterilni mozda jesmo, ali krivi za to nismo
Jer nase tate, nase mame parama nas zasipaju
I neka za nas drugi misle, mi sposobni za to nismo.
Zlatni papagaj, tata placa sve racune
Zlatni papagaj, jer mi smo snobovi.
The lyrics of Električni Orgazam's song Zlatni papagaj talk about a group of snobbish and materialistic people who are proud to show off their wealth and status, even if it means being empty-headed and shallow. The chorus refers to a "golden parrot" that their father pays for everything they need, highlighting the privilege and lack of accountability that this group enjoys. They describe themselves as liking "fine" women who are well-groomed and wear makeup, and they take pride in their appearance, wearing expensive clothes and smelling good. They also mention their disdain for public transportation (GSP), preferring to drive their own expensive cars around.
The song criticizes this elite class for valuing only money and status and looking down on those who are different, such as punks and hippies. They defend their own sterility by blaming it on their parents' wealth, which has made them unable to understand the struggles and hardships of others. Overall, the song paints a picture of a group of people who are more concerned with appearances and material possessions than with anything else, and who are blind to their own privilege and the inequalities that exist in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Zlatni papagaj, tata placa sve racune
We are wealthy and privileged, relying on our parents to pay for everything we want.
Zlatni papagaj, jer mi smo snobovi
We are materialistic and shallow, valuing expensive possessions and status symbols above all else.
Mi volimo zenske fine, nasminkane, doterane
We are attracted to conventionally attractive women who are heavily made up and polished.
Uredno smo pocesljani, obuceni, obuveni
We take great care to present perfect appearances, meticulously groomed and stylishly dressed from head to toe.
Mi nosimo skupo perje, ispeglano, mirisljavo
We wear expensive, freshly-pressed clothing that exudes luxury and wealth.
Gnusamo se GSP-a, kolima se brze stize.
We disdain public transportation and prefer to use our own cars as a symbol of our wealth and status.
Nase glave prazne jesu, ali ko jos zato mari
We may lack intellectual depth, but we believe that money is the most important thing and that other concerns are irrelevant.
Jer lova je najvaznija i drugo nas ne zanima
Our obsession with wealth and material possessions blinds us to anything else that might be significant or meaningful in life.
U Rimu se oblacimo i imamo Dajners karte
We revel in the luxury of being able to dress up and use high-end credit cards like Diners Club to reinforce our status.
Krem drustvo je nasa klasa, svi ostali manje vrede.
We consider ourselves part of the elite upper class, looking down on those who do not meet our standards of wealth and social status.
Pankere ne podnosimo, ni smrdljive hipije
We harbor disdain and contempt for counterculture groups such as punks and hippies, whom we perceive as inferior and undesirable.
Mi sterilni mozda jesmo, ali krivi za to nismo
We may be emotionally stunted or lacking in authentic personality, but we do not feel responsible for this - we believe our wealth and privilege have shielded us from having to develop deeper character.
Jer nase tate, nase mame parama nas zasipaju
Our parents shower us with money and material luxuries, and we feel entitled to this treatment without recognizing its negative effects on our development and character.
I neka za nas drugi misle, mi sposobni za to nismo.
We do not care what others think of us, but we also lack the capacity for self-reflection or growth beyond our shallow values and lifestyles.
Writer(s): Srdjan Gojkovic Gile
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
robi 2107
Jedna od najboljih stvari iz tog razdoblja.
Lovre Sokolov
@neon -88- ovo je novi val
neon -88-
Dobar stari yu punk,ova pesma mozda je megu prvi od ovaj format.
canis majoris
Muzika koja je nešto vredela mnogi su se opismenili uz nju!
Nena Maric
Kultna pesma i spot...
V Libertine
Prvi put sam čuo ovu stvar u emisiji sfrj za početnike, išla je pre možda 3 godine i jače na B92, odlična priča, mnogo bolje ovo žvuči kad se tako informišete. Skoro sam tražio i mislim da nema na yt te emisije, ali kog zanima može da se potrudi da nadje negde na netu, vredi.
Goran Gajić
Stvarno kultna pesma....
Alen Martinjak
I onda i danas je bilo tzv. Zlatne mladeži, samo danas je muzika puno losija i ima vise čobana.
Slobodan nijebitno
Najjaca pesma
Alex Tomas
pankere ne podnosimo ni smrdljive hipije ... krem drustvo je nasa klasa svi ostali manje vrede !!!