Za Sve Ove Godine - Crvena Jabuka (1987) -

Despite the lack of promotion, the album was a massive commercial success as fans used the music to grieve alongside the band. It marked the first time took over lead vocal duties—a role he has maintained for decades since.

The sound shifted from the energetic pop-rock of their debut to a more acoustic, ballad-driven, and melancholic tone, reflecting the band's mourning. ZA SVE OVE GODINE - CRVENA JABUKA (1987)

Grief-stricken, the remaining three members (, Dražen Žerić "Žera" , and Darko Jelčić ) eventually decided to finish the songs they had been working on before the accident. This material became Za sve ove godine (translated as "For All These Years"), released in 1987. Despite the lack of promotion, the album was