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Leb I Sol - Rucni Rad  (RTB LP 55 5372)

After two successfull albums LEB I SOL decided not to repeat the formula but to go into a deeper exploration of jazz.

For the third album they almost abandoned the lyrics and invited a saxophone guest for two tracks. Vocals are present but except "Lenja pesma", an excellent even semi-commercial hit at the time, they were utilized as an instrument. Dimusevski is more active than ever with his electric piano and plethora of synths, Stefanovski's guitar technique is brought to perfect here,while rhythm section of Tavitijan and Arsovski is impeccable as always. Macedonian folk is less present in favour of more "avant-garde" approach in a manner of jazz improvistions, so "Rucni rad" is not very accessible on the first listen.

Production of Josip Bocek is finally top notch for the time, the whole album carries the balanced sound of all instruments, perfectly arranged so you could get a sense of the band playing as a single body. Solos are rare but very effective and functional.

All 7 tracks are perfect but obvious favorites would be "Lenja pesma" (lyrics as always by Goran Stefanovski, Vlatko's brother, who is a renowned Macedonian playright), Arsovski's title track "Rucni rad" with some beautiful fretless bass melody line and Stefanovski's "Kumova slama", one of the most memorable instrumentals of the former Yugo music scene, beautiful melody with emotional guitar solo weeping. However there is present a sort of optimistic, positive feeling in this composition which sometimes reminds me of the similar style found in say "Jessica" by ALLMAN BROTHERS. This is a true gem of ex-Yugo prog and probably the best fusion album of the era just before the coming of New Wave age. 

A1Lenja Pesma4:00

A2Rebus5:20

A3Hogar4:30

A4Ručni Rad 5:03

B1 Kumova Slama5:30

B2Put U Vedro5:20

B3 Verni Pas (Posvećeno Mojoj Mačkici)6:09

The record is in EX condition and the cover is EX too.

GRADING:

Grading is VISUAL; occasional play-grading will be noted.Slight warps that do not affect the sound and factory cut-out hole or corner cut are generally accepted.Please keep that in mind BEFORE buying anything and you agree to respect my terms when you place this order.

M : Mint. As new,looks unplayed or sealed.

NM : Near Mint.

Record = is as good as new and clear. May have some minor paper scuffs or/and tiny hairlines.   

Cover = as new with maybe the slightest signs of wear on corners, edges, spine or surface.

EX : Excellent.

Record =  Still very clear with more hairlines or/and some small scuffs.

Cover = there is a bit wear on corners, edges and surface, slight wrinkle, minor writing on back. 

VG+ : Very Good+.               

Record =  clear but you can see some light scratches and/or some small scuffs across the surface.   

Cover = is still looking good, but there is some wear on corners & edges,slight creasing. There are split in the seams, wear or/and small sticker damage on the surfacewithout any major defects.

VG : Very Good.

Record = you can see many noticeable scratches or scuffs, some may cause distracting surface noise. 

Cover = there is real wear on corners, edges and spine.There are splits in the seams, serious surface-wear,  price sticker damage, small tears or duct tape seam repairs, other not too significant  flaws or damage.

G : Good.

When I put a record on Ebay with this grade then it well be a very rare one. In that case I will describe the imperfections on this record in detail.

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