| Opus 1 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1975 |
| Recorded | August 1975 |
| Studio | PGP-RTB Studio V, Belgrade |
| Genre | |
| Length | 38:39 |
| Label | Diskos |
| Producer | Aleksandar Pilipenko |
Opus 1 is the debut and only studio album by Yugoslav progressive rock band Opus, released in 1975.
The band Opus, formed and led by organist Miodrag Okrugić, from its formation in 1973 until the final breakup in 1979 went through two breakups and reformations and numerous lineup changes. [1] Opus 1 was recorded after the band's first reformation, in 1975, in the lineup which, beside Okrugić, featured Slobodan Orlić (a former Siluete members, bass guitar), Ljubomir Jerković (drums), and Dušan Prelević (a former Korni Grupa member, vocals). [1] The album was recorded during August 1975, in PGP-RTB's Studio V. [2] The album, released in luxurious sleeve designed by Dragan S. Stefanović, featured symphonic rock-oriented sound. [1]
The song "Opus / Žena tame", was previously, under the name "Opus No.1", performed by Okrugić's former band YU Grupa, but never recorded. [1] The song "Memento Mori" featured Dah frontman Zlatko Manojlović as guest vocalist. [1]
All songs written by Miodrag Okrugić, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Magija \ Zveri u nama" ("Magic \ The Beasts in Us") | 4:57 | ||
| 2. | "Čudno je u magli" ("It's Strange in the Fog") | 4:25 | ||
| 3. | "Viđenje po Grigu" ("Seeing by Grieg") | 5:40 | ||
| 4. | "Opus \ Žena tame" ("Opus \ Woman of Darkness") | M. Okrugić, S. Orlić | M. Okrugić | 4:30 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dolina bisera" ("Valley of Pearls") | 5:13 |
| 2. | "Skupljač zvona" ("Collector of Bells") | 5:13 |
| 3. | "Frida \ Žena oblaka" ("Frida \ Woman of Clouds") | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Memento Mori" | 3:54 |
The album was not well received by the critics, who expected more from the band on the basis of their live performances. [1] The same year Opus 1 was released, Opus disbanded (reforming in 1977). [1]
In 2013, Opus 1 was reissued on both CD and vinyl by Austrian record label Atlantide. [3]
In 2015, Opus 1 album cover, designed by Dragan S. Stefanović, was ranked 22nd on the list of 100 Greatest Album Covers of Yugoslav Rock published by web magazine Balkanrock. [4]
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