Opus (Yugoslav band)


Opus was a Yugoslav progressive rock band from Belgrade.

Band history

The band was formed in Belgrade in 1973 by Miodrag "Mive" Okrugić, Miodrag "Bata" Kostić and Dušan Ćućuz. The band chose their name after the song "Opus No. 1", which was written by Okrugić's during his work with YU Grupa. The song was often performed by YU Grupa, but never recorded. However, soon after it was formed, Opus disbanded. Soon after, Ćućuz formed the symphonic rock band Tako.
In 1975, Okrugić reformed Opus. The new lineup featured Slobodan Orlić, Ljubomir Jerković and Dušan Prelević. This lineup released the album Opus 1. The album, released in luxurious sleeve designed by Dragan S. Stefanović, featured symphonic rock-oriented songs. The album featured "Opus No. 1", renamed to "Opus \ Žena tame", the songs "Dolina bisera" and "Viđenje po Grigu", released on the 7" single, and the song "Memento Mori", which featured Dah member Zlatko Manojlović on vocals. However, the album was not well received, as the critics expected more from the band on the basis of their live performances, and Opus disbanded once again.
In 1977, Okrugić once again reformed Opus. The lineup featured Okrugić, Orlić, Želimir Vasić and Milan Matić. After the reunion, the band released the single "Ne dam da budeš srećna" and went through numerous lineup changes. The last lineup featured Okrugić, Orlić, Vladan Dokić, Zoran Dašić, Vidoja Božinović, and Dragan Baletić. The band finally ended their activity in 1979.
In 2013, Opus 1 was reissued on both CD and vinyl by Austrian record label Atlantide.

Discography

Studio albums