Dobri Isak- Mi plačemo iza tamnih naočara K7
Contained within this post is Dobri Isak’s lone record, released on cassette in 1986. This Serbian darkwave/post-punk band drew heavy inspiration from Joy Division, so this is definitely a must for fans of dark, furious, and somewhat lo-fi post-punk and goth rock.
There seems to be an abundance of information about the band, despite their relative obscurity. The band, whose name translates to “Kind Isaac,” originally formed in 1983. After three years and a handful of lineup shifts, they dropped their first and only release. The cassette (which translates to “We Cry Behind Dark Glasses) was limited to 100 copies, which quickly sold out. The record contains an Arnold Layne song, the band several members were active in alongside Dobri Isak.
Though the record came out in 1986, Dobri Isak remained together until 1996, playing their last gig with Arnold Layne and splitting soon after. In 2009, PMK Records re-released their cassette, tacking on a few extra bonus tracks at the end. However, here’s a rip of the original cassette, as donated by a generous last.fm user. Be sure to purchase the reissue if you dig these tracks!
Dobri Isak- Mi plačemo iza tamnih naočara K7
1. Ona Se Igra Nožem
2. Sinoć Si Sanjao Da Si Pas
3. Mi Plačemo Iza Tamnih Naočara
4. Čekamo Te (Na Istom Mestu)
5. Ja Znam Da Ću Propasti
6. Nepoznata
7. Feniks
8. Plakati Su Ikone
9. Dozvoli Mi Da Ostanem U Tvome Krevetu
10. Mrzim Te
11. Tu U Uglu (Tada Sam Te Poslednji Put Video)
Note: My upload of the cassette seems to have an extra track inserted in the middle, one which does not appear on the official discogs/reissue listing. According to the cassette artwork- “Nepoznata” does not appear on the release, but might very well be a hidden track. Any information welcome!
February 20, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Hi, the track "Nepoznata" (trans. "Unknown track") is NOT a hidden track. The guy who ripped the tape added it to the rip. The song is actually called "Helen Keller" and it appeared as a bonus track on the PMK rerelease.
February 23, 2010 at 7:09 pm
my theory is that the reason why theres so much information about them is simply because its such a great album. possibly one of the five all-time best ever
February 23, 2010 at 8:18 pm
And there is the translation:
Dobri Isak – Good (or Kind) Isaac
Mi plačemo iza tamnih naočara – We cry behind (dark) sunglasses
Ona se igra nožem – she plays with knife
Sinoć si sanjao da si pas – Yesterday you dreamed you are a dog
Čekamo te na istom mestu – We wait for you at same place
Ja znam da ću propasti – I know I shall went bust
Nepoznata – Unknown (female person)
Feniks – phoenix
Plakati su ikone – posters are icons
Dozvoli mi da ostanem u tvom krevetu – Let me stay in your bed
Mrzim te – (I) hate you
Tu u uglu (Tada sam te poslednji put vidio) – Here in a corner (That was the last time I ever saw you)
Strange. I lived in ex-Yu , however this is another band I've never heard of…
March 23, 2010 at 7:14 pm
HI!!
YES I HAVE THIS ''TAPE'' TOO AND IS THE SAME EX-TRA TRACK,I BELIEVE AS WAS TOTATALLY INTENTIONAL,OW A DAY OR THE LAST YEAR APPEAR IN CD X FIRST TIME,I HAVE IT TOO.
THNX A LOT!!
FERNANDO.
March 24, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I UNDERSTAND WHY I HAVE THIS TAPE WITH AN EXTRA TRACK,BECAUSE THE GUY AS SALE ME THE CD REMASTERED INCLUDES THE SONG,CALLED''HELLEN KELLER'' AND IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR I BUY THE CD IN SAME PLACE AS I BUYED THE CASSETTE ALBUM,OOHHH!!,ALL HAVE IT A MYTERY…YESTERDAY I TALK WITH THOSE GUY AND EXPLAIN ME THE REASON…
THE CD FORMAT IT'S INCREDIBLE.
I ADD TO MY BLOG:
http://darkrecords-fernando.blogspot.com
FORGIVE MY ENGLISH,OK?…
THNX A LOT:
FERNANDO.
October 21, 2010 at 6:13 pm
This album is so good! Thank you.
February 26, 2011 at 5:41 am
howdy.any cance of a re up? looks very nice. thanks a lot
August 3, 2011 at 6:31 pm
does someone have an english translation of the lyrics?