SINGL PLOčE (1976-1980)

The second singles compilation LP issued together with the previous one is far less interesting, mainly because it contains fewer singles-only tracks. This time only four out of 12 songs are not taken from any studio album.

"Milovan" and "Goodbye, Amerika" are taken from the 1976 single credited to "Zeljko Bebek and Bijelo Dugme". It was recorded in New York RCA studios just for the sake of indulgence because Jugoton had enough money to pay them for a US visit. The former is a silly honky-tonkish pop hit containing funny nonsense lyrics, while the latter is a funk-inspired strong heavy prog with homesick theme.

"Pristao sam biću sve sto hoće" (I Consent to Become Whatever They Want) and "Sta je tu je" (Take It As Is) come from the 1979 single and both songs appeared as soundtrack for the largely unnoticed film "Lične stvari" (Personal Affairs). They are both very good rock songs, and this version of the former (with female back vocals) is far better than the one included in "Dozivjeti stotu" album.

The remainder of this compilation consists of the tracks taken from previous studio albums. The mentioned 4 tracks are not really enough to justify purchase of this collection, unless you are a DUGME completist.

PERSONAL RATING: 3/5

P.A. RATING: 2/5