DEN ZA DEN — Den Za Den (review)

DEN ZA DEN — Den Za Den album cover Album · 1980 · Fusion Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
seyo
This is a very good fusion album, the only DEN ZA DEN ever recorded.

Due to total neglect by the public they soon disbanded after its release. Music style and instrumental line up of this album are quite similar to that of LEB I SOL's early career. "Den za den" almost sounds like a "lost" fourth LEB I SOL album. In 1980 LEB I SOL dropped keyboardist and continued as standard rock trio. If they recorded another pure fusion album after the acclaimed "Rucni rad" from 1979, it may have sounded like "Den za den".

Speculations aside, this is a worthy album of furious tempo. None of the tracks is longer than 5 minutes and they are all instrumental. Arian Dema's guitar work is powerful, fast and competent. Still, sometimes seems to have too excessive solo technique at the cost of melodies. He seems to be influenced by John McLaughlin. The SF-like "crucifixion" cover design is one of the more memorable ones in ex-YU.

Although "Den za den" more than often sounds like a LEB I SOL copycat, it is quite a rewarding listen and if you are a fusion fan you should not miss it.
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