Paraf - Izleti

Paraf – Izleti
Formed in Rijeka (then part of Yugoslavia) in 1976, Paraf emerged as one of the pioneering forces of the regional punk rock movement. Their debut album, A Dan Je Tako Lijepo Počeo, captured the raw immediacy and confrontational energy characteristic of early punk. However, by the release of Izleti, the band had begun to expand its creative scope, evolving toward a more post-punk and new-wave sensibility.

On Izleti, Paraf depart from the abrasive minimalism of their debut to explore a more textured and atmospheric sound. The guitars retain their sharp edge but are balanced by a newfound sense of space, rhythm, and melodic nuance. Darker tonalities and mood-driven arrangements replace the urgency of their earlier work, reflecting a deeper, more experimental approach to songwriting and production.

As a transitional statement, Izleti marks a significant evolution in Paraf’s artistic trajectory. It stands as a pivotal document in the development of Yugoslav post-punk—bridging raw punk aggression with emerging sonic sophistication—and remains an essential reference point for collectors and historians tracing the genre’s transformation in the early 1980s.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Pobuna Bubuljica
2. Kao Rane Trešnje
3. Javna Kupatila
4. Ružan San
5. Nestašni Đački Izleti
6. Federiko U Bačvi

Side B
1. Želim Biti Vojnik
2. Ti Još Nisi
3. Mila Majko Viđu Pčela
4. Tužne Uši
5. Frka