Opus 1 (album)


Opus 1 is the debut and only studio album by Yugoslav progressive rock band Opus, released in 1975.

Recording and release

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. Opus 1 was recorded after the band's first reformation, in 1975, in the lineup which, beside Okrugić, featured Slobodan Orlić, Ljubomir Jerković, and Dušan Prelević. The album was recorded during August 1975, in PGP-RTB's Studio V. The album, released in luxurious sleeve designed by Dragan S. Stefanović, featured symphonic rock-oriented sound.
The song "Opus / Žena tame", was previously, under the name "Opus No.1", performed by Okrugić's former band YU Grupa, but never recorded. The song "Memento Mori" featured Dah leader Zlatko Manojlović on vocals.

Track listing

All songs written by Miodrag Okrugić, except where noted.

Personnel

The album was not well received by the critics, who expected more from the band on the basis of their live performances. The same year Opus 1 was released, Opus disbanded.

Reissue

In 2013, Opus 1 was reissued on both CD and vinyl by Austrian record label Atlantide.