LELEE - Mora malo u crveno - LP / LP (red) / CD

Second album by trans-Balkan indie-rock power trio Lelee, one of the key protagonists of the regional indie scene. After various lineup changes, the trio are now entering their mature period. As a band, they are driven by a desire to serve up indie masterpieces based on original songwriting with emotional resonance. ‘Mora malo u crveno' is a gorgeous example of modern indie vitalism. Recorded live in one take, it finely captures the band's stage presence with its organic sound image. Permeated by joie de vivre, the album functions as a remedy to today’s doom and gloom. It is imbued with hope, sincerity and collective enthusiasm. The trio employ a wide range of geographically and historically diverse guitar expressions, striking a fine balance between inventive arrangements and all-out rocking. It is the way in which more vibrant songs segue into the quieter passages that makes it all the more enjoyable.

Their songs channel the timeless songwriting of alt rock heavyweights such as Stone Roses and Dinosaur Jr., occasionally nodding to contemporary acts like MJ Lenderman, Protomartyr and Parquet Courts, always with a Lelee-esque touch, of course. They spice up their jangly chords with propulsive proto-punk riffs when necessary and somehow they also manage to pay homage to Korni Grupa and Leb i sol, two giants of Yugoslav ethno-psychedelia, in the process. Full of verve and drive, Lelee songs are characterized by hooky refrains and melodies that become ingrained in your skull and follow you long after.

On 'Mora malo u crveno', Lelee passionately follow the credo presented in the album title, roughly translated as 'you gotta do stuff to the fullest'. Sometimes it is just necessary to give it your all, "redline" your energy levels, push yourself to the limit and reach the breaking point. To go beyond the limits of what is possible, step out of your comfort zone and climb the self-imposed barricades of your mind.

The visual design of the album was created by Leon Zuodar – Lele.

Limited edition on red vinyl is available in 100 copies. It is available only from Moonlee Records and at Lelee live shows.