Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 13 - Osjan

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Osian (sometimes Ossian) is most fascinating band I ever heard. This project was established in early seventies by Jacek Ostaszewski and Marek Jackowski, members of polish band Anawa. Osjan's music is mixture of ethnic music and free jazz. Improvised sounds played on acoustic, ethnic instruments from around the world. Truly unique band.
This is concert was recorded in 1980. line-up: Jacek Ostaszewski, Wojciech Waglewski, Radosław Nowakowski, Milo Kurtis.

Osjan "Osjan" [1980]
01. Osian part I (Ossian Waltz, Tuana Part One, Pink Song) [20:34]
02. Osian part II (Men Ho, Green Dance, Blue Dance, Coda) [21:18]
total [41:52]

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Gift for naughty children

A gift for you on winter solstice. Great Current 93 concert from 16 may 1991. I think this band don't need introduction.
On that night Current 93 was supported by Sol Invictus and Death in June. Three neofolk originators on one stage. Truly magic night.
You can find Sol Invictus set here.

Personnel:
David Tibet - vocals
Douglas P. - vocals and quitar
Michael Cashmore - guitar
Joolie Wood - vocals, violin and recorder
James Mannox - drums

Merry Christmas, Happy Yule or just be happy and have fun.

Current 93 16.05.1991 London

01. Summer of Love [03:02]
02. Death of the Corn [05:00]
03. A Song For Douglas [05:47]
04. Be [00:51]
05. Black Sun Bloody Moon [01:43]
06. In the Heart of the Wood [02:49]
07. Horsey [10:25]
08. Oh Coal Black Smith [03:02]
09. Happy Birthday [03:47]
10. The Returned to Their Earth [06:10]
11. A Sadness Song [04:36]
total [47:12]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 12 - Behemoth

Behemoth is well known death/black metal band from Gdańsk, Poland. Band was established in 1991 as black metal act. Since that day band slowly evolved. Now they play death metal with black influences.
Those tracks were recorded in Toulouse, France in 1999 when Behemoth was promoting their third album "Pandemonic Incantations". On that tour they supported Deicide.
Most of the songs are from "Pandemonic Incantations", only one "From the Pagan Wastelands" is from debut "Sventevith - Storming Near the Baltic".
Those song were released in 2002 on EP "Live in Toulouse". This release wasn't authorized by the band and is considered as bootleg.

Behemoth's official site
Behemoth's MySpace

Behemoth 27.02.1999 Toulouse

01. Diableria (The Great Introduction) [00:29]
02. The Thousand Plagues I Witness [05:23]
03. Satan's Sword (I Have Become) [04:35]
04. From The Pagan Vastlands [03:40]
05. Driven By The Five-Winged Star [05:09]
total [19:16]

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Death is this communion

High on Fire is three piece band, formed in 1998 by Matt Pike - ex-gutairist of Sleep. Their music could be described as mixture of Black Sabbath and Motorhead. But even heavier and aggressive. They have all the power of Sleep and raw power of Lemmy's band.
This concert from tour promoting"Death is This Communion" album. Pure sweat and adrenaline. They didn't take prisoners.

High on Fire live at Buffalo 16.10.2007

01. Intro [01:02]
02. Fury Whip [06:26]
03. Waste of Tiamat [06:50]
04. Eyes and Teeth [05:03]
05. Cometh Down Hessian [05:07]
06. Death is This Communion [09:27]
07. Speedwolf [04:49]
08. Rumors of War [07:00]
09. The Face of Oblivion [07:28]
10. Turk [05:33]
11. Cyclopean Scape [05:40]
12. Baghdad [05:33]
13. Devilution [04:47]
total [01:14:45]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 11 - Apteka

I'm lazy bastard, but today i have something special.
Apteka is excellent polish band from Gdynia. They plays very energetic psychedelic punk. Lyrics are mostly obscene and cynical with very special sense of humour.
Band was formed in 1982. Or 1983. Or 1986. Kodym - band's leader don't remember such things.
"Menda" is their best album. Still psychedelic but with heavier sound and great riffs. Highly recommended.

1990 Big Noise
1992 Narkotyki
1993 Live '92
1993 Urojonecałemiasta
1995 Menda
1996 Spirala
2003 Psychedelic Underground (reedition of "Urojonecałemiasta" with some songs from "Narkotyki")
2007 Apteka

Apteka's MySpace
Apteka in Wikipedia
Gdynia nocą / Gdynia by Night video
Chłopcy i dziewczyny / Boys and Girls video

Apteka "Menda" [1995]

01. Mewy / Seagulls [00:42]
02. Diabły / Devils [03:26]
03. Kosmos / Space [03:53]
04. Przypowieść / A Tale [03:12]
05. Menda / Louse [03:39]
06. Gdynia nocą / Gdynia by Night [04:00]
07. Miłe złego początki / Nice Beginning of Bad Things [02:15]
08. Generation [04:46]
09. Psychodeliczny kowboj / Psychedelic Cowboy [02:56]
10. Niezależni / Independent [03:07]
11. System [00:59]
12. Jestem / I Am [02:08]
13. Synteza / Synthesis [03:40]
14. Chłopcy i dziewczyny / Boys and Girls [02:37]
15. Chłopcy i dziewczyny (a capella) / Boys and Girls (a capella) [01:34]
16. Open Mind [01:41]
total [45:11]

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Touch Me I'm Sick

Mudhoney need no introduction. They started in 1988 on the ruins of Green River as dirty, punky rock and roll band. Got some attention due to grunge boom in early nineties but later nearly forgotten. Hopefully they returned in 2002 with "Since We've Become Translucent".
Now after nearly twenty years they evolved into space/garage/stoner rock and still play very well. New album should be released early in 2008.
This is Seattle concert from 2004. It was Melvins 20th anniversary gig. Sound is good but suffers from occasionally dropouts.

Mudhoney 07.03.2004 Seattle

01. Mudride [06:28]
02. In and Out of Grace [05:43]
03. This is the Life [03:17]
04. Where the Flavour Is [03:26]
05. I Have to Laugh [04:37]
06. Sweet Young Thing [04:09]
07. Flat Out Fucked [02:56]
08. Our Time is Now [04:14]
09. Suck You Dry [02:26]
10. Get Into Yours [03:48]
11. Hard On for War [04:31]
12. Sonic Infusion [06:55]
total [52:30]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 10 - Nyia

Nyia is a polish band formed in 1999 by ex-members of Kobong, Prophecy and Vader. As they say it's Avant Garde Grindcore Fusion. Name of the band is taken from Polish pagan goddess of death.
Their debut album "Head Held High" was released in 2004. This music is truly devastating. Ultra heavy and very technical. Each song is like a bullet from AK-47. Only one aim - Crush, kill, destroy!
Nyia's new album "More Than You Expect" wil be released soon by FETO Records - label of Shane Embury (Napalm Death/ Brujeria/ Lock up/ Venomous Concept) and Mick Kenney (Anaal Nathrakh/ Exploder/ Mistress/ Frost).
You better don't download this album. It will ruin your house and rip your head off.

Nyia's Site
Nyia's MySpace
Nyia on Encyclopaedia Metallum
Head Held High videotrailer
"Everything Is A Dream" video

Nyia "Head Held High" [2004]

01. Behind the God [01:08]
02. Over the Ceaseless Dying [01:29]
03. Pails of Blood [02:05]
04. Everything is a Dream [02:42]
05. Foul Adder [01:21]
06. The World's Throat [01:31]
07. Heads of the Insane [01:59]
08. Only What Mine's True [01:14]
09. Bad Daddy [02:10]
10. Wherever You'll Be [02:15]
11. Head Held High [02:03]
12. Nothing Can Stop Procreation [04:43]
total [24:41]

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The Death of the West

Sol Invictus is Tony Wakeford's neofolk band. Wakeford previously played in Crisis, Death in June and got short lived project Above the Ruins. He established Sol Invictus in 1987. Among the Current 93 and Death in June it was band that started neofolk movement.
This is nice quality gig from 1991. That night they played with DIJ and C93.

Sol Invictus, London 16.05.91.

01. Intro [03:09]
02. Angels Fall [02:34]
03. English Murder [04:55]
04. Fields [03:58]
05. The Death of the West [02:49]
06. The Sawney Bean [02:57]
07. Tooth & Claw [04:22]
08. Media [02:16]
09. Bushes & Briars/Abattoirs of Love [05:21]
10. Trees in Winter [03:03]
11. Kneel to the Cross [02:48]
12. Black Easter [03:10]
13. Rex Talionis [02:59]
total [44:21]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 9 - Krzysztof Komeda

Krzysztof Komeda was polish composer and jazz pianist. Outside Poland he is most recognised as composer for Polanski's movies: "Rosemary's Baby", "Fearless Vampire Killers" and other. He died tragically in 1969.
Music for "Rosemary's Baby" is true classic. Both beautiful and haunting. The main theme lullaby is prettiest (and scariest) thing I ever heard. Great music for long november evenings.

Wikipedia
Official site

Krzysztof Komeda "Rosemary's Baby" [1968]
01. Main Title [02:31]
02. Moving In [01:01]
03. The Coven I [00:21]
04. Dream [04:04]
05. Romantic Source [02:10]
06. Good News [01:02]
07. Rosemary's Party [02:00]
08. Western Source [01:28]
09. Pain [00:32]
10. Nursery [01:14]
11. Steak/Pierced Ears [0:46]
12. Waiting for Hutch [01:06]
13. The Coven II [00:34]
14. Anagram [01:59]
15. Through the Closet II [01:38]
16. End Title [01:09]
17. Liver [00:34]
18. What have you done to its Eyes? [01:26]
19. Through the Closet I [01:53]
20. Bad News [00:32]
21. Main Title [02:25]
total [30:25]

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Fuck This and Fuck That, Fuck it all and Fuck the Fucking Brat

Someone deleted Shellac's "Sex Pistols" Halloween gig. I re posted it. Here it is:

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The Ghastly Ones - A-Haunting We Will Go-Go

Halloween is near so...
The Ghastly Ones invite you to be horrified to the point of sheer panic as they transport you to the darkest part of bone chilling night. Don't be surprised if you find yourself changing from the gentle soul you are to the werewolf, evil space robot or some other monster. Instead just relax and enjoy experience.
The Ghastly Ones is great surf/psychobilly band from Van Nuys, California. Name of the band is inspired by horror movie from sixties. Band's image is definitely spooky although their songs are mostly instrumental.
"A Haunting We Will Go-Go" is their debut. Released in 1998 by Zombie A Go-Go Records - short lived Rob Zombie's label. Sadly this album is now out of print.

The Ghastly Ones official site
The Ghastly Ones on MySpace

The Ghastly Ones "A-Haunting We Will Go-Go" [1998]

01. An Invitation... [00:31]
02. Ghastly Stomp [02:27]
03. Hangman Hangten [02:29]
04. Thunderhead [02:14]
05. Pacific Ghost Highway... [00:47]
06. Haulin' Hearse [02:22]
07. Lonesome Undertaker [02:36]
08. Mysterion [03:20]
09. The Boys Go Creeping... [00:50]
10. Diabolo's Theme [02:07]
11. Action Squad [01:51]
12. Deadbeat [03:04]
13. Spookmaster [02:31]
14. Doctor Diabolo Speaks... [00:56]
15. Attack Of Robot Atomico [03:03]
16. Los Campiones Del Justicio [03:42]
17. Hollywood Nocturne [03:15]
18. Surfin' Spooks [01:33]
19. A Final Warning... [00:24]
20. (Everybody's Doin') The Ghastly Stomp [02:39]
total [42:41]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 8 - Tomasz Budzyński

Tomasz Budzyński is vocalist and leader of Armia. His first band was legendary punk act Siekiera. In 1985 He formed (with Robert Brylewski) punk band Armia. Armia evolved into mixture of punk, metal and progressive rock.

In 2002 Budzyński recorded first solo album "Taniec szkieletów" (Dance of the skeletons) with music influenced by Dead Can Dance. Now He performs with Armia, 2Tm2,3 and as solo artist.

Tomasz Budzyński is also painter. This post is illustrated by some of his paintings (and two photos from that concert).

Budzyński's lyrics are very personal, filled with very unusual metaphors. Most of them are inspired by his memories.

You can check his music. It's solo performance from 2006. Nice audience recording. Setlist includes Budzyński's solo songs and also covers of Armia and Siekiera.

Tomasz Budzyński 30.09.2006 Białołęcki Ośrodek Kultura (Bialoleka Culture Center)

01. Wyludniacz / Depopulator [05:25]
02. Radio Rivendell [05:46]
03. Anielo, Mój Aniele / Angela My Angel [05:30]
04. Cuda / Wonders [04:58]
05. Biedny, chudy i zły / Poor, skinny and bad [04:48]
06. Di end (Iluzjon Karo) [05:44]
07. Echo [05:07]
08. Kazimierz przez Nałęczów / Kazimierz Through Naleczow [04:45]
09. Tygrysy śpią / Tigers Sleep [03:58]
10. Stacja Dęblin / Station Deblin [06:32]
11. Kfinto [05:32]
12. Jesień / Autumn [05:53]
13. Medley:Misiowie puszyści+Ultima Thule+Wyludniacz / Teddy Bears+Ultima Thule+Depopulator [11:15]
total [01:15:18]

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Anarchy in the USA

On the 1998 Halloween gig at Chicago, Shellac did a little prank. They invited Jesus Lizard's vocalist David Yow and performed as Sex Pistols cover band! What a surprise. Here it is. Hear and weep!

David Yow as Johnny Rotten /voc/
Bob Weston as Sid Vicious /bs/
Steve Albini as Steve Jones /gtr/
Todd Trainer as Paul Cook /dr/

Shellac with David Yow - Sex Pistols Halloween gig 31.10.1998
01. Holidays in the Sun [04:14]
02. Bodies [03:37]
03. Pretty Vacant [05:09]
04. Seventeen [02:49]
05. Submission [06:11]
06. New York [05:33]
07. Anarchy in the UK [04:58]
08. God Save the Queen [03:35]
total [36:06]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 7 - Acid Drinkers

Acid Drinkers is metal band from Poland, established in 1986. They play tongue-in-cheek mixture of thrash and heavy metal.
"High Proof Cosmic Milk" is rather different from rest of their work. Harder and darker than usually. Music is very sludgy, influenced by Kyuss. That was last Acid Drinkers album with original guitarist Litza.
"Proud Mary" is of course Creedence Clearwater Revival cover but with riff from Sepultura's "Roots".

High Proof Cosmic Milk video
Proud Mary video
Acid Drinkers on MySpace
Acid Drinkers - Encyclopaedia Metallum

Acid Drinkers "High Proof Cosmic Milk" [1998]

01. Rattlesnake Blues [04:07]
02. Human Bazooka [04:34]
03. High Proof Cosmic Milk [05:10]
04. What's Happenin' in the Heart of a Pacifist [03:53]
05. More Life [04:29]
06. Be My Godzilla [03:37]
07. Dementia Blvd [05:59]
08. Blind Leadin' the Blind [04:01]
09. Gain on Shit [03:57]
10. Proud Mary [05:03]
total [44:50]

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We Will Fall

Tribute to the godfather of punk, kamikaze of rock, one and only - Iggy Pop. Re lased by Royalty Records in 1997 - year of Iggy's 50th birthday.
Usually tributes have very varied quality but this is worth of listening. Most of songs are at least good.
Adolph's Dog is moniker for Blondie used due to the sue from ex-band members.

We Will Fall: The Iggy Pop Tribute [1997]
01. Joey Ramone - 1969 [03:37]
02. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Search and Destroy [03:35]
03. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - Real Wild Child [01:34]
04. Adolph's Dog - Ordinary Bummer [02:39]
05. Misfits - I Got a Right [02:56]
06. Monster Magnet - Gimme Danger [03:51]
07. NY Loose - Lust for Life [03:43]
08. Pansy Division - Loose [03:33]
09. Lunachicks - The Passenger [02:31]
10. Superdrag - 1970 [04:10]
11. Nada Surf - I'm Sick of You [05:05]
12. Blanks 77 - Funtime [02:40]
13. D-Generation - I Got Nothing [03:28]
14. Jayne County - Down on the Street/Little Girl [04:49]
15. Sugar Ray - Cold Metal [03:13]
16. Extra Fancy - Sell Your Love [03:53]
17. 7 Year Bitch - Shake Appeal [03:15]
18. Bush Tetras - Sister Midnight [04:09]
19. Holy Bulls - TV Eye [03:01]
20. Lenny Kaye - We Will Fall [07:02]
total [01:12:44]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 6 - Spear

Rainer Maria Rilke "For beauty is nothing but the beginning of terror"
I don't know much about Spear but it's great musick. This album was released in 1998 by legendary Polish label Obuh records. Spear's songs are hypnotic and beautiful, on the edge between dream and reality. I would call this music esoteric trip hop.
Spear is sharp but will not hurt you, only tease your neurons.

http://serpent.pl/obuh/spear_eng.html

Spear "Dark Waters of Light" 1998

01. Ancient Town Broken Bridges [06:24]
02. Pure [05:30]
03. Millennium Light [05:11]
04. Silver Drops [04:46]
05. Child [06:53]
06. Cipher [04:07]
07. Sun is High [05:44]
08. Burning [05:04]
09. Why Do You Sleep [06:40]
10. Anthem [03:30]
11. Rayed [04:51]
total [58:40]

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The Firstborn Is Dead

Concert from "The Firstborn is Dead" era. Funny thing - due to the complications this album was released after the tour. Because Blixa Bargeld was recording "Halber Mensch" at this time, Rowland S. Howard replaced him for few gigs. Howard was recruited just one day before the tour! Cover of "Wild World" is almost The Birthday Party reunion.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds 16.04.1985, Edinburgh
01. Tupelo [06:00]
02. Black Crow King [05:56]
03. Blind Lemon Jefferson [05:56]
04. Train Long Suffering [05:09]
05. Well of Misery [06:18]
06. Wanted Man [04:36]
07. Knockin'On Joe [08:25]
08. Avalanche [04:50]
09. Saint Huck [06:39]
10. Wild World [04:57]
total [58:46]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 5 - Brygada Kryzys

Brygada Kryzys was founded in 1981 by Robert Brylewski (previously Kryzys, later Izrael, Armia, Falarek and hundreds of other bands and projects) and Tomasz Lipiński (previously Tilt, later Tilt). First album "Brygada Kryzys" was recorded in 1982. Due to the problems with censorship and authorities band was dissolved in the same year. Brylewski and Lipiński reunited in 1991 and recorded "Cosmopolis" album in 1992. In 1994 Brygada Kryzys break up. Reactivated once more in 2003.
Brygada Kryzys is not only one of first (and best) polish punk bands but also the biggest legend of polish underground. Their blend of punk, psychedelia and reggae is truly unique.
"Live in Remont" concert was recorded 13 December 1993. It was anniversary of Martial Law in Poland.

Brygada Kryzys Wikipedia Page (in English)
Brygada Kryzys Myspace (in English)
"To co czujesz" / "Things That You Feel" live performance (YouTube)
"Wojna" / "War" live performance (YouTube)

Brygada Kryzys "Live in Remont 13.12.93"

01. Subway Train [04:45]
02. Nie daj się / Don't Give Up [04:56]
03. Nie ma nic / There is Nothing [04:19]
04. To co czujesz / Things That You Feel [05:26]
05. Ganja [06:26]
06. Take My Hand [06:22]
07. Cosmopolis [05:18]
total [37:32]

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This is music to march to

- Wenn ist das Nunstruck git und lotermeyer?
- Ja! Beiherhund das Oder
- die Flipperwaldt gersput!

Very powerful joke, isn't it? Almost as powerful as Killing Joke's music. Trance and heavy post punk. Tribal-like rhythms with hypnotic guitar riffs on top. Killing Joke's music was always imitated but never replicated. Only permanent members in this band are Jaz Coleman and Geordie Walker.
Coleman is classically trained musician and occultist. He has composed not only rock songs but also orchestral pieces, Very weird man. In 1982 he moved to Iceland to escape Apocalypse! And in October 2006 Coleman became composer in residence for the European Union. Not very usual.
This concert was recorded 20.05.1989 in Lyon, France, shortly after band's reactivation. One year before they released great album "Extremities, Dirt & Various Repressed Emotions". Line-up is:
Jaz Coleman - vocals
Geordie Walker - guitars
John Bechdel - keyboards
Paul Raven - bass
Martin Atkins - drums

And now is something for people that doesn't know german:
Der ver zwei peanuts, valking down der strasse, and von vas... assaulted! Peanut!

Killing Joke 20.05.1989 Lyon, France

01. The Fall Of Because [04:40]
02. Extremities [05:50]
03. The Fanatic [04:13]
04. Wardance [04:01]
05. Song & Dance [05:12]
06. Intravenous [06:41]
07. Beautiful Dead [05:58]
08. Change [04:09]
09. Frenzy [05:40]
10. Requiem [03:40]
11. Nightime [05:08]
12. Age of Greed [12:03]
13. The Wait [03:56]
14. Eighties [03:58]
15. Kings & Queens [04:21]
total [01:19:30]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 4 - Kazik Staszewski

Kazik Staszewski is one of most famous polish alternative songwriters. Since 1979 he played in such bands as: Poland, Kult, Kazik na Żywo, El Dupa, Buldog and also as solo artist. With various projects he recorded more than 30 albums. In 2003 "Piosenki Toma Waitsa"/ "Songs of Tom Waits" was released - Staszewski's tribute to great songwriter Tom Waits. Lyrics for all songs were translated to Polish by Roman Kołakowski.

Kazik Staszewski's Wikipedia page [in English]

"Bourbon mnie wypełnia / Jockey Full of Bourbon" video
"Singapur / Singapoure" video
"Rozpacz płynie rzeką poprzez świat / Misery in River of the World" video

Kazik Staszewski "Piosenki Toma Waitsa" / "Songs of Tom Waits" 2003

01. Czekając na wczoraj / Yesterday is Here [03:04]
02. Cmentarna Polka / Cementary Polka [02:35]
03. No, klaszcz! / Clap Hands! [03:38]
04. Deszczowe Psy I / Rain Dogs [01:42]
05. Deszczowe Psy II / Rain Dogs [02:53]
06. Bóg wyjechał w interesach / God's Away On Business [03:08]
07. Odejdę, gdy zapieje kur / I'll Be Gone [03:04]
08. Tuż za oknem mym / In the Neighborhood [08:18]
09. Underground / Underground [03:12]
10. W brzuchu wieloryba / Starving the Bell of Whale [03:58]
11. Część, której masz dość / Part You Throw Away [04:41]
12. Rybi puzon / Swordfishtrombone [04:15]
13. Bourbon mnie wypełnia / Jockey Full of Bourbon [04:35]
14. W głębokim dole / Way Down in the Hole [04:55]
15. Niewinna, kiedy śpi / Innocent When You Dream [03:05]
16. W koloseum świata / In the Colosseum [04:48]
17. Telefon z Istambułu / Telephone Call From Istambul [04:59]
18. Singapur / Singapoure [03:33]
19. Rozpacz płynie rzeką poprzez świat / Misery in River of the World [05:15]
total [01:15:38]

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Devil Songs

Today's post is doomy and gloomy. "Devil Songs" - Danzig's bootleg from his best days. 07.07.89 at The Palace Theater; Hollywood, CA. Mostly stuff from debut album and The Misfits/Samhain covers. Whole hour with Evil Elvis. Definitely not for weaklings.

01. Intro/Am I Demon [06:09]
02. Twist Of Cain [03:32]
03. Mother [02:56]
04. Soul On Fire [04:19]
05. She Rides [04:52]
06. All Hell/London Dungeon [03:50]
07. End Of Time [05:01]
08. 777 [05:00]
09. Mother Of Mercy [02:44]
10. To Walk The Night [02:28]
11. Horror Biz [02:23]
12. The Hunter [03:03]
13. Evil Thing [02:49]
14. Not Of This World [03:38]
15. When Death Had No Name [05:08]
16. Trouble [03:05]
total [01:00:57]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 3 - Starzy Singers

Great band from Poland. They play dirty, garage version of punk with with weird, dadaist and full of humor lyrics. Starzy Singers play extremely energetic music - catchy riffs hidden behind dirt and distortion. If you enjoy Pixies or Mudhoney you should check it out.
They released 5 records:
1996 Ombreola
1999 Rock-a-bubu
1999 Starzy Singers/19 Wiosen - split LP
2001 Starzy Sida (released under name Starzy Sida) - colaboration with Patyczak from Brudne Dzieci Sida
2005 Takiej jest c'est la vie

Starzy Singers MySpace [in English]

Starzy Singers "Ombreola" 1996

01. Expandor [01:58]
02. Stop [04:18]
03. Kręci się [02:31]
04. Karlove Vary [04:40]
05. Wszystkiego najlepszego [04:02]
06. Nie ma dzidzi [02:48]
07. Hola hombre [05:50]
08. Defowe karzełki [01:19]
09. W brąksie [03:18]
10. Sonia Braga [03:27]
11. Fakszirak [03:08]
12. Z Grzesia wzięta [03:35]
13. Odczep się [01:18]
14. Ajliajowja [02:55]
15. O' losie [06:10]
16. Ambiszon [03:14]
17. Kolorowe Jarmarki [03:14]
total: [1:13:15]

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Battle of Warsaw 1920

15 august is anniversary of Battle of Warsaw - decisive battle of the Polish-Soviet War. The Poles were defending independence, regained after 123 years. Bolsheviks wanted to spread communism. Luckily for rest of Europe, Poles won although everyone expected Poland to collapse. Red Army was defeated and flood of communism stopped for awhile. Edgar Vincent D'Aberon called it "the eighteenth decisive battle of the world".
Today I entered Wikipedia's main page and checked "On this day..." section. Not a word about this one! Frankish army was defeated in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, foundation stone of the Cologne Cathedral was laid, The Panama Canal opened to traffic and other things happened that day, but you won't find information about Battle of Warsaw. Is really founding of Cathedral more important than one of the most decisive battles in history? What's wrong with you people?

If you want to know more:
Battle of Warsaw in Wikipedia [in English]
Article about Battle of Warsaw [in English]

Music for Stoners

Stoner Rock compilation "Burn One Up! Music for Stoners". Released in 1997 by Roadrunner Records. Now it's out of print and of course hard to find.
What can I say more about this? 15 tracks, over 60 minutes of music. Enjoy!

01. Queens of the Stone Age - 18 A.D. [03:18]
02. Karma to Burn - Ma Petit Mort [04:10]
03. Fu Manchu - Asphalt 'Risin [03:10]
04. The Heads - GNU [04:19]
05. Spiritual Beggars - Monster Astronauts [04:07]
06. Floodgate - Feel You Burn [05:12]
07. Slaprocket - Holy Mother Sunshine [04:39]
08. Leadfoot - Soul Full of Lies [02:59]
09. Celestial Season - Wallaroo [03:36]
10. Cathedral - You Know [04:45]
11. Acrimony - Bud Song [04:58]
12. Blind Dog - Lose [04:44]
13. Sleep - Aquarian [05:26]
14. Hideous Sun Demons - Icarus Dream [04:30]
15. Beaver - Green [05:06]
total [01:04:59]

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It's Doomsday!

Suicide consist of only two members: Martin Rev and Alan Vega. With no drums and no guitars It was archetypal electronic duo. Suicide's poppy but noisy music could be considered both pre-punk and post-punk. They played cyberpunk music years before cyberpunk was invented.
Just like Lo Teks from William Gibson's "Johnny Mnemonic", Suicide used only basic technology. No fancy and expensive gadgets. First album was recorded in 4 hours with old Farfisa organs, drum machine (bought by Rev for 30$) and Vega's outrageous shrieks.
And now you can listen to not one, not two, not even three but four, yes four Suicide concerts from 1978.
Suicide's fan site

01. New York 25/05/78 (Mr. Ray/Las Vegas Man/Four Horsemen/Keep Your Dreams/I Remember) [23:12]
02. Brussels 16/06/78 (Ghost Rider/Rocket USA/Cheree/Dance/Frankie Teardrop) [22:56]
03. Hamburg 28/06/78 (Rocket USA/Cheree/Harlem/96 Tears) [21:26]
04. Berlin 30/06/78 (Ghost Rider/Rocket USA/Cheree/Harlem/96 Tears) [22:05]
total: [01:29:39]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 2 - Moskwa

Moskwa is one of the most famous polish punk bands, alongside Dezerter, Brygada Kryzys and Siekiera. They played fast and very aggressive music with apocalyptic lyrics.
Band was formed in September 1983. In the summer of 1984 they were winners of Jarocin Rock Festival (along the legend of polish punk - Siekiera and some other bands). Due to the problems with censorship first album titled "Moskwa" was recorded in 1987 but released in 1989.
This concert is from 15.05.1984. Give it a try if you likes Discharge, The Exploited or GBH. Sound isn't perfect but it's punk rock!
Moskwa's official site (in polish)
Moskwa's MySpace (in english)


01. Światło Atomowe / Nuclear Blast [01:35]
02. Piekło Na Ziemi / Hell on Earth [01:40]
03. Bez Nadziei / No Hope [01:49]
04. Oj, Oj, Oj / Oi, Oi, Oi [01:02]
05. Egzekucja / Execution [02:06]
06. Powietrza / Give Some Air! [02:15]
07. Egzystencja / Existence [01:22]
08. Propaganda / Propaganda [01:39]
09. Administracja / Administration [01:45]
10. Masturbacja / Masturbation [02:08]
11. Śmierć Na Starcie / Death at Start [02:32]
12. 15 Sekund / 15 Seconds [00:20]
13. Na Wasz Kolorowy... / On Yours Beautiful... [01:25]
14. Miasto Dzieci / City of Children [01:36]
total: [23:14]

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Burning Spear in Gdynia

Few days ago Burning Spear played in Gdynia, at Globaltica Festival. Very energetic gig. Below you can find link to nice recording of Burning Spear's performance. Single mp3, 118MB.

No track list. Sorry!
Total: [01:07:50]

Burning Spear live at Globaltica 29/07/2007, Gdynia, Poland

Eaters of the Dead

It's the unused score for adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel. Music was composed by Graeme Revell and Lisa Gerrard (from Dead Can Dance). Production of the movie began in August 1997 with John McTiernan as director. However after poor performance at test audiences, producers hire Michael Crichton as new director to make re shoots. In the same time Jerry Goldsmith was hired to compose new music. Score made by Revell and Gerrard was rejected by producers before they even heard it! Eventually movie was completed under title "The 13th Warrior" and wasn't successful.
This score was never officially released. Now you have chance to hear it. Enjoy!

Graeme Revell and Lisa Gerrard "Eaters of the Dead"
Track list:
01. Old Bagdad [01:31]
02. Bandit Attack [04:04]
03. The Burial [01:31]
04. Arab Horse [00:56]
05. To The Viking City pt.1 [04:02]
06. To The Viking City pt.2 [01:11]
07. Villagers [01:33]
08. Untitled [05:31]
09. The Nightmare [01:48]
10. The Great Hall [01:52]
11. The Quest [03:19]
12. A Lost Boy [01:01]
13. Eaters Of The Dead [03:36]
14. Setting Up Defenses [01:29]
15. The Horns Of Hell/The Fire Dragon [10:44]
16. Honey [01:15]
17. Olga's Story [01:02]
18. The Soothsayer [01:08]
19. Leaving [01:20]
20. Mother Wendol's Cave [02:27]
21. Underwater Escape [01:39]
22. Burnt Village [01:27]
23. Battle Preparations [02:16]
24. Valhalla / The Battle [04:34]
25. Viking Victory / Celebration [01:53]
26. Death Of Buliwyf [01:33]
27. A Useful Servant [01:18]
Total [01:06:00]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 1 - Ewa Demarczyk

And now it's time for something completely different... I would like to introduce you to some fine Polish music. Today first single and album of Ewa Demarczyk. She is magnificent but terribly underrated singer. Astonishing, impressive voice and phenomenal interpretations. Very difficult, strange, unusual repertory of high poetic quality. Unfortunately don't have recognition She deserves.
On Prostrate before a periwinkle blog you can find another album of her - "Live 79"


“Karuzela z Madonnami” 1963



1.Karuzela z Madonnami / The Marry-go-round with Madonnas [02:07]
2.Taki pejzaż / Such a Landscape [05:03]
3.Czarne anioly / Black angels [03:42]
Total: [10:52]

These songs were later rerecorded for debut album.

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“Spiewa piosenki Zygmunta Koniecznego” 1967



1.Karuzela z Madonnami / The Marry-go-round with Madonnas [02:05]
2.Garbus / The Hunchback [02:54]
3.Tomaszow / Tomaszow [04:21]
4.Grande Valse Brillante [02:05]
5.Jaki smieszny / How Funny You Are… [04:06]
6.Taki pejzaż / Such a Landscape [06:17]
7.Wiersze wojenne / War Poems [05:20]
8.Pocalunki / Kisses [04:47]
9.Czarne anioly / Black angels [04:26]
10.Groszki i róże / Sweat Peas and Roses [03:52]
11.Deszcze / Rains [05:09]
Total: [47:34]

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