Beginning in September 2023, Nula recorded material for a new album, after 30 years. In the same location, in the basement studio “Konoba” in Šibenik, with the same members as during the recording of “Pobjedimo laž” in 1993.
Before recording, a lot of unexpected and unusual situations had to be written down, but the result is all the sweeter because they now have a recording for the first time in their lives where everything sounds as it should.
The release bears the symbolic name “Album“, as it looks back 40 years. It features one remix, and two covers, but the majority of the songs are old new, never-before-recorded and unreleased songs. Half of them were created in the mid-90s, and the other half in the past couple of years. In total, there are 11 songs, spanning just under 40 minutes, characteristic of Nula’s recognizable “straight-in-the-face” hardcore punk style, with lyrics addressing social issues, tackled by Frua’s and Mitre’s vocals.
‘Album‘ was announced with the single “Krvoproliće“, a song that was also the first one they made after about 20 years of authorial hiatus, and it was followed by the single “Sidi doli“, which also got a music video, band’s first ever. The campaign was concluded with the “Jebi se… ne možeš nam ništa” single.
In a very pleasant and effective collaboration, Ivan Jakić / Kut sobe is responsible for recording, mixing, and production. The mastering of the album was handled by Petar Dundov / Neumatik studio.
Along with the vinyl, as a special edition, the “Album” also includes a companion booklet, or 28-page A4 booklet, featuring illustrations, texts, explanations, and translations. The cover illustration, as well as the illustration for one of the tracks from the “Album“, was created by our well-known tattoo artist Ninoslav Zelenović – Zele. Additionally, the band members, along with some special guests, including some of their collaborators from the early days and first releases, have signed illustrations: Marko Balaban – Balki, Ruška Miljak – Rule, Marin Urbanc – Buncek, and Marko Vojnić Gin.
For the design of the front and back cover, Darko Kujundžić, a long-time friend and renowned designer in the Croatian discography, is responsible.
For the “Album” (PDV077), it’s still possible to contribute to the crowdfunding campaign in several different perks, including various bundle packages, in combination with different types of t-shirts (https://www.pdv.com.hr/hr/news/null-started-crowdfunding-for-the-release-of-the-new-album), while waiting for the vinyl to arrive in a few days. Until then, you can listen to “Album” on all streaming platforms. –> https://orcd.co/pdv077