Uprostřed Slov by Uz Jsme Doma - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Recorded immediately after the Velvet Revolution that drove the Communists out of Czechoslovakia, Uprostred Slov (In the Middle of Words) is Uz Jsme Doma's first album. The group had already been active in the underground for five years. Needless to say, the band was already ultra-tight and eager to record. The LP opens with "Ámen," a hymn to liberation. Its lyrics translate to: "Not just body/But spirit too/Not just fate/But hope too." Calm and solemn, this introductory moment stands as the great deceiver. It is soon trampled by the group's unstoppable rock roller coaster, the remainder of the album being filled with raw punk energy and challenging rock-in-opposition structures. The rhythmic foundations laid by the two Pavels (drummer Pavlicek and bassist Kerka) point definitely to punk, but the dual saxophone lines and singer Miroslav Wanek's occasional forays into a falsetto register (as in the memorable "Soubor Opatrení") bring a quirkiness that would eventually become a trademark not only for the group but also for the whole Czech alternative/avant-rock scene. Not as impressive on a compositional level as Nemilovany Svet or Pohádky ze Zapotrebí, Uprostred Slov makes nonetheless a stunning debut and is inhabited by a stronger sense of urgency. Highlights include the moving melody on "Julecek," the nine-minute title track (a condensed epic by itself), and "Sopot." The album was first released as an LP by Globus in 1990. Indies reissued it on CD in 1996 (and again in 2001), adding three bonus tracks from the same studio sessions and translated lyrics in the booklet.

1. Ámen

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Tomas Stanek; Composer
Author: Tomáš Staněk; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

2. Juleček

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

3. Telefón

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

4. Uprostřed Slov

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

5. Dítě

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

6. Fíkus

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

7. Sousedská

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

8. Sopot

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

9. Soubor Opatření

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

10. Mek Medů

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

11. Šantrůček

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

12. Krešlak

by Uz Jsme Doma

Primary Artist: Uz Jsme Doma; Main Performer
Composer: Už Jsme Doma; Composer
Lyricist: Miroslav Wanek; Composer
Author: Miroslav Wanek; Production
Music Publisher: Indies Mg; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 43 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Indie Rock, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Indie

Label

Indies MG

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

France

Language

Czech

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 5, 1990

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

3615931346171