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Initially, the band was [[punk blues]]-oriented. As the band's songs featured [[English language]] lyrics, and as their first releases were released through [[independent record label]]s, the band initially did not manage to break through mainstream media. They released their debut [[audio cassette]] entitled ''There no Centuries'' in 1988 through Mr Montenegro Records. In 1993 they released their second album ''Everclassic'' through Music User, and in 1995 ''Oh, Evolution'' through the same record label. After these three releases the band gained a cult status in Novi Sad. During the spring of 1996 the band released the album ''Donau'' (through Music User) which featured almost all songs from the previous two albums. At the same time the album ''Total Rickvertzzo'', which featured demo recordings made during the 1987-1991 period, was released. The various artists live album ''Četiri godine na Golom otoku'' (trans. ''Four Years at [[Goli otok]]'') featured recordings of their songs "Kamikaze" and "There's Something in the Dark", recorded at the concert in Klub Studenata Tehnike on December 9, 1995. At the beginning of May 1996 the band, alongside [[Goblini]], [[Svarog (band)|Svarog]] and [[Ništa Ali Logopedi]], performed in [[Slovenia]] as a part of the action entitled Srpski rock 'n' roll udarac (''Serbian Rock 'n' Roll Strike''). On June 29 the band performed as the opening band on [[Partibrejkers]] comeback concert held at [[Tašmajdan Sports Centre|Tašmajdan Stadium]]. |
Initially, the band was [[punk blues]]-oriented. As the band's songs featured [[English language]] lyrics, and as their first releases were released through [[independent record label]]s, the band initially did not manage to break through mainstream media. They released their debut [[audio cassette]] entitled ''There no Centuries'' in 1988 through Mr Montenegro Records. In 1993 they released their second album ''Everclassic'' through Music User, and in 1995 ''Oh, Evolution'' through the same record label. After these three releases the band gained a cult status in Novi Sad. During the spring of 1996 the band released the album ''Donau'' (through Music User) which featured almost all songs from the previous two albums. At the same time the album ''Total Rickvertzzo'', which featured demo recordings made during the 1987-1991 period, was released. The various artists live album ''Četiri godine na Golom otoku'' (trans. ''Four Years at [[Goli otok]]'') featured recordings of their songs "Kamikaze" and "There's Something in the Dark", recorded at the concert in Klub Studenata Tehnike on December 9, 1995. At the beginning of May 1996 the band, alongside [[Goblini]], [[Svarog (band)|Svarog]] and [[Ništa Ali Logopedi]], performed in [[Slovenia]] as a part of the action entitled Srpski rock 'n' roll udarac (''Serbian Rock 'n' Roll Strike''). On June 29 the band performed as the opening band on [[Partibrejkers]] comeback concert held at [[Tašmajdan Sports Centre|Tašmajdan Stadium]]. |
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On September 21, 1996 the band held a concert in [[Belgrade]]'s [[Studentski Kulturni Centar]]. Thirteen songs recorded on this concert and on a concert held in [[Zrenjanin]] were released on the live album ''Out Of Tune'', released through [[Komuna Belgrade]] at the end of 1996. During the April 1997, in [[Netherlands]], the band recorded the album ''Azimuth'', released by Komuna Belgrade during the same year. The album featured rerecorded track "Goodbye Love" |
On September 21, 1996 the band held a concert in [[Belgrade]]'s [[Studentski Kulturni Centar]]. Thirteen songs recorded on this concert and on a concert held in [[Zrenjanin]] were released on the live album ''Out Of Tune'', released through [[Komuna Belgrade]] at the end of 1996. During the April 1997, in [[Netherlands]], the band recorded the album ''Azimuth'', released by Komuna Belgrade during the same year. The album featured rerecorded track "Goodbye Love". During the 1997, the band members, Sloba Misailović, [[Lajko Felix]], [[Boris Kovač]], Saša Januzović, as well as several other guests wrothe the music for ''Waver'', the multimedia performance of the artist [[Szombathy Balint]]. ''Waver'' was performed by Mumin and Szombathy in [[Germany]], [[Sweden]], [[Japan]], [[Ireland]], [[France]], [[Italy]], [[Russia]], [[Hungary]], [[Slovakia]] and Serbia. In 1999 they released the live album ''Unplugged'', which was recorded on their [[unplugged]] concert in [[Novi Sad]]'s [[Studio M]] (which was the last concert of the ''NS Plus Unplugged'' series). The concert featured Dušan Šević of [[Simić Quartet]] on [[piano]] and [[Hammond organ]] as guest musician. |
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In 2000 the band released the album ''Harley Krishna''. The album featured different sound than the band's previous releases, as the songs featured [[Brass instrument|brass]] and [[acoustic instrument|acoustic]] [[string instrument]]s. The album fatured numerous musicians, including [[Saša Lokner]] on [[musical keyboard|keyboards]] and Zoran Maletić on guitar. The song "On The Broom" featured lyrics from [[William Shakespeare]]'s poem. The album featured a cover of [[The Doors]]' song "[[Break on Through (To the Other Side)]]". During that summer, the band held a series of concerts across Italy. In 2002 the band released the album ''One Hunt'' through [[City Records]]. The album featured covers of songs by [[ABBA]], [[Spandau Ballet]], [[Tom Waits]] and other artists. Several music videos were recorded and directed by Mumin himself in France and [[Ireland]]. |
In 2000 the band released the album ''Harley Krishna''. The album featured different sound than the band's previous releases, as the songs featured [[Brass instrument|brass]] and [[acoustic instrument|acoustic]] [[string instrument]]s. The album fatured numerous musicians, including [[Saša Lokner]] on [[musical keyboard|keyboards]] and Zoran Maletić on guitar. The song "On The Broom" featured lyrics from [[William Shakespeare]]'s poem. The album featured a cover of [[The Doors]]' song "[[Break on Through (To the Other Side)]]". During that summer, the band held a series of concerts across Italy. In 2002 the band released the album ''One Hunt'' through [[City Records]]. The album featured covers of songs by [[ABBA]], [[Spandau Ballet]], [[Tom Waits]] and other artists. Several music videos were recorded and directed by Mumin himself in France and [[Ireland]]. |
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Love Hunters was a Serbian hard rock band from Novi Sad.
History
The band was formed in 1987 by Milan Mumin (vocals) and Aleksandar Medan (guitar). The first lineup of the band also featured Lazar Malešević (guitar) and Siniša Lučić (drums). In the beginning the band had several lineup changes, before the first consistent lineup emerged. It featured Mumin, Medan, Vladimir Jovanov (also known as Menadner Protector, a former Necrophobic member, bass guitar), Mario Kalin (guitar), and Robert Radić (a former Kontraritam La Strada and Obojeni Program member, drums).
Initially, the band was punk blues-oriented. As the band's songs featured English language lyrics, and as their first releases were released through independent record labels, the band initially did not manage to break through mainstream media. They released their debut audio cassette entitled There no Centuries in 1988 through Mr Montenegro Records. In 1993 they released their second album Everclassic through Music User, and in 1995 Oh, Evolution through the same record label. After these three releases the band gained a cult status in Novi Sad. During the spring of 1996 the band released the album Donau (through Music User) which featured almost all songs from the previous two albums. At the same time the album Total Rickvertzzo, which featured demo recordings made during the 1987-1991 period, was released. The various artists live album Četiri godine na Golom otoku (trans. Four Years at Goli otok) featured recordings of their songs "Kamikaze" and "There's Something in the Dark", recorded at the concert in Klub Studenata Tehnike on December 9, 1995. At the beginning of May 1996 the band, alongside Goblini, Svarog and Ništa Ali Logopedi, performed in Slovenia as a part of the action entitled Srpski rock 'n' roll udarac (Serbian Rock 'n' Roll Strike). On June 29 the band performed as the opening band on Partibrejkers comeback concert held at Tašmajdan Stadium.
On September 21, 1996 the band held a concert in Belgrade's Studentski Kulturni Centar. Thirteen songs recorded on this concert and on a concert held in Zrenjanin were released on the live album Out Of Tune, released through Komuna Belgrade at the end of 1996. During the April 1997, in Netherlands, the band recorded the album Azimuth, released by Komuna Belgrade during the same year. The album featured rerecorded track "Goodbye Love". During the 1997, the band members, Sloba Misailović, Lajko Felix, Boris Kovač, Saša Januzović, as well as several other guests wrothe the music for Waver, the multimedia performance of the artist Szombathy Balint. Waver was performed by Mumin and Szombathy in Germany, Sweden, Japan, Ireland, France, Italy, Russia, Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia. In 1999 they released the live album Unplugged, which was recorded on their unplugged concert in Novi Sad's Studio M (which was the last concert of the NS Plus Unplugged series). The concert featured Dušan Šević of Simić Quartet on piano and Hammond organ as guest musician.
In 2000 the band released the album Harley Krishna. The album featured different sound than the band's previous releases, as the songs featured brass and acoustic string instruments. The album fatured numerous musicians, including Saša Lokner on keyboards and Zoran Maletić on guitar. The song "On The Broom" featured lyrics from William Shakespeare's poem. The album featured a cover of The Doors' song "Break on Through (To the Other Side)". During that summer, the band held a series of concerts across Italy. In 2002 the band released the album One Hunt through City Records. The album featured covers of songs by ABBA, Spandau Ballet, Tom Waits and other artists. Several music videos were recorded and directed by Mumin himself in France and Ireland.
In 2003 the band went on hiatus, as Mumin went to New York. After his return in 2004, the band released the live album Live in Bistro, which fatured a recording of their performance in café Bistro in Novi Sad. In 2004 the band held their last concert in Sremski Karlovci on the October 11, 2004, during the wine festival Grozđenbal.
Milan Mumin's side projects
Milan Mumin wrote soundtracks for two theater plays: August Strindberg's Miss Julie and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream performed in Novi Sad. He also wrote a book of poems The not - no songs.
Milan Mumin played a series of concerts during 2008 (including 2008 EXIT festival) with his new music project Moomin where he has played new songs as well old Love Hunters songs. In 2009 he participated in the Serbian version of Big Brother VIP, where he was voted out after two weeks. In March 2009 he published his solo album Asthma Sky on City Records label under Milan Mumin and the Undercover Maniacs moniker.
Discography
Studio albums
- There No Centuries (1988)
- Everclassic (1994)
- Oh Evolution (1995)
- Donau (1996)
- Total Rickverzzo (1996)
- Azimuth (1997)
- Harley Krishna (2001)
- One Hunt (2002)
Live albums
- Out of Tune (1996)
- Unplugged (1999)
- Live in Bistro (2004)
Videography
- Live in Bistro (2004)
References
- EX YU ROCK enciklopedija 1960-2006, Janjatović Petar; ISBN 978-86-905317-1-4
- NS rockopedija, novosadska rock scena 1963-2003, Mijatović Bogomir; Publisher: SWITCH, 2005
- Interview with Mumin
- Love Hunters at Discogs