BERNAYS PROPAGANDA - Vtora mladost, treta svetska vojna

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BERNAYS PROPAGANDA - Vtora mladost, treta svetska vojna

€0.00 - €12.00

GNGR076 // released September 4, 2019

The unstoppable Macedonian dance-punk powerhouse Bernays Propaganda, a long-time underground favorite known for its community-minded stance, presents its 5th full-length album with the well-timed title 'Vtora mladost, treta svetska vojna' (2nd Youth, 3rd World War).

Following the aesthetic path set on 'Politika' (Moonlee Records, 2016), the new LP brings forth a collection of groovy, radio-friendly, dancefloor-ready and socially conscious jams. As a collective, which has always felt strong about thought-provoking political observations on issues such as civil disobedience and human rights, they proved time and again that theirs is a political dance. Defined by catchy pop songwriting and stripped-down production (Vasko Atanasoski), the album inventively blends influences of the late 70s and early 80s post-punk, new wave, alternative rock, Detroit electro, and Balkan folk music. Skeletal dance-punk and electro grooves are combined with minimalist bass riffs, pulsating synth lines, and Kristina Gorovska’s spellbinding voice and lyrics, resulting in a hip-shaking mixture of dancefloor and protest anthems. Some songs are characterized by traditional brass stabs and percussive interplays often found in Emir Kusturica’s films, others are more ‘driving down the highway, sunshine in your eyes’ kind of tracks, while a few are simply early morning feel-good jams. There are even two electro-tinged tracks that could easily be played in a techno club. Stylistically diverse but sonically condensed, this collection of songs is pop done just right.

But despite its mostly upbeat tone, the album is not all roses. Lyrically, it is a social commentary, offering an insightful perspective into Macedonian politics and everyday life as well as into the internal struggles arising from society’s crushing expectations that poison our personal relationships. Bernays Propaganda has always been a public-spirited band, but here they succeed in bringing together the themes of political and domestic violence as two faces of the same coin. The world is polluted with damaging beliefs and sick ideologies, yet there are still some rare flowers growing. Despite the gloomy prospects, it is all about having a winning attitude.

After performing as a trio for some time, Bernays Propaganda is now again a full-fledged band comprised of Kristina Gorovska, Vasko Atanasoski, Deni Krstev, Rade Jordanovski, and Kristijan Lafazanovski. The album includes guest appearances from esteemed Macedonian jazz guitarist Toni Kitanovski and legendary American bassist Mike Watt ("Ništo nema da nè razdeli"), rapper Volk Makedonski ("NATO vleguva vo Skopje"), electronic producer Stojche ("Zloben fank") and Aleksandar Niniќ; Vilijam Barakoski as the brass section ("Retki bilki", "Dojde život").

Bernays Propaganda on this album are:
Kristina Gorovska: vocals
Vasko Atanasoski: rhythm guitar, bass, vocals, percussion, rhythms
Deni Krstev: solo guitar, bass, keyboards, programming
Rade Jordanovski: solo bass
Kristijan Lafazanovski: drums & tarabuka
Aleksandar Niniќ: trombone & tube on 1 & 2
Vilijam Barakoski: trumphet on 1 & 2
Mike Watt: bass on 8
Toni Kitanovski: quitar on 8
Borče Markovski: vocal on 6
Stojče Cvetanovski: programming on 9
Music & arrangement 1, 2, 4-8: Vasko Atanasoski
Lyrics 1-5: Kristina Gorovska
Lyrics 8 & 9: Vasko Atanasoski
Music 3: Vasko Atanasoski & Deni Krstev
Music & arrangement 9: Stojče Cvetanovski
Lyrics 6: Vasko Atanasoski & Borče Markovski
Lyrics 7: Kosta Racin
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Deni Krstev @ Studio 1060, Skopje, Makedonija (June 2018 – July 2019)
Produced by: Vasko Atanasoski
Cover design: www.radnja.hr
Photography: Zdenko Petrovski

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Moonlee Records (HMRL049) www.moonleerecords.com
Geenger Records (GNGR076) www.geengerrecords.com
Ill in the Head (ILL034) www.illinthehead.com
Pop Depresija (PD025) www.popdepresija.com
Balkan Veliki (BV094) balkanveliki.bandcamp.com

Bernays Propaganda на оваа плоча се:
Кристина Горовска: вокал
Васко Атанасоски: гитара, бас, вокал, перкусии, ритмови
Дени Крстев: гитара, бас, клавијатури и програмирање
Раде Јордановски: бас
Кристијан Лафазановски: тапани и тарабука
Александар Ниниќ: тромбон и туба на 1 и 2
Вилијам Баракоски: труба на 1 и 2
Mike Watt: бас на 8
Тони Китановски: гитара на 8
Борче Марковски: вокал на 6
Стојче Цветановски: програмирање на 9
Музика и аранжман на 1, 2, 4-8: Васко Атанасоски
Текст на 1-5: Кристина Горовска
Текст на 8 и 9: Васко Атанасоски
Музика на 3: Васко Атанасоски и Дени Крстев
Музика и аранжман на 9: Стојче Цветановски
Текст на 6: Васко Атанасоски и Борче Марковски
Текст на 7: Коста Рацин
Снимано, миксано и мастерирано од Дени Крстев во Студио 1060, Скопје, Македонија (Јуни 2018 – Јули 2019)
Продукција: Васко Атанасоски
Дизајн на омот: www.radnja.hr
Фотографија: Зденко Петровски

Track Listing

1. Retki bilki
2. Dojde život
3. Ne sme fini eden so drug
4. Mojata Marija
5. Vežbaat država
6. NATO vleguva vo Skopje
7. Ḱerka na gladot
8. Ništo nema da nè razdeli
9. Zloben fank

Pressing Information

500 x LP - Black Vinyl
500 x CD