Sob vrnej – CD

This CD contains kwors eleventh studio album, Sob vrnej, released as the band celebrates 25 years on the scene. Prepared over the previous two years in the groups own studio, the album features a significant contribution from guitarist Jan Chudan, who helped give the recording a contemporary rock sound. It follows the platinum album Tve smutnejch hrdin and was previewed by the singles and videos for Sob vrnej and Pkaz znl jasn. The title track has become part of kwors concert repertoire and was the most-played song on Czech rock radio during the summer. Alongside its driving rock songs and distinctive melodies, the album includes slower tracks such as Svt iluz and Zapomenut hchy. The 14 tracks feature music mainly written by Tom Kmec and Jan Chudan, with lyrics by Petr Hrdlika and Jan Chudan. Special guests include DJ Flux, who adds scratching to several recordings, and cellist Marek Novk. The visual design comes from musician, filmmaker and artist Michal Skoepa. The Czech-language album combines a compelling rock tempo, strong melodic lines, persuasive lyrics and the vocals of frontman Petr Hrdlika.