Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 111 - One Million Bulgarians

One Million Bulgarians transformed from Red Star in early 1986. Although both bands have same mambers (Jacek Lang - vocals, drums, samplers; Piotr Wallach - guitars; Krzysztof Trznadel - bass) music was quite different. Red Star played punk rock, OMB were post-punk/cold wave with some industrial rock touch. First, self-titled album was recorded in 1987 but censorship blocked release of it. Shortly after Piotr Wallach left band to form Aurora. Album was eventually released in 2004 under new title "Pierwsza płyta" ("First album") with six bonus tracks (9-14 - all recorded in 1986).

One Million Bulgarians are still active but now they play different music.

Band's MySpace

Other archival recordings of One Million Bulgarians 86-87: Kaseta Stilon Gorzów C60 blog.

One Million Bulgarians "Pierwsza płyta" [1987/2004]

01. Wysadzony za wysoko [05:41]

02. Betonowe szuflady [03:38]

03. Buduję [03:19]

04. Amare [02:47]

05. Utopić [04:18]

06. Animal Love [07:32]

07. Gwiazda północy [04:27]

08. Czerwoni krzacy [00:53]

09. Czerwone krzaki [03:58]

10. Gwiazda północy [04:45]

11. Przybywa nas [04:25]

12. Popatrz mamo [02:11]

13. Ona już tu jest [03:29]

14. Antarktyda [04:38]

total [56:01]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 106 - Antena Krzyku

Compilation with bands from polish independent label Antena Krzyku.

Insert to BRUM magazine.

V/A "Krzyczace gitary" [1998]

01. Mapa - Koln Gdańsk Danzig Kolonia [02:58]

02. Starzy Singers - Ataki [05:14]

03. Funny Hippos - Buty [03:28]

04. Serpent Beat - Misery [03:35]

05. Alians - Ulica [02:45]

06. Something Like Elvis - Holy Wars [07:21]

07. Ssaki - O nas [04:50]

08. Homosapiens - Teaser [04:33]

09. Ewa Braun - Trzy [04:34]

10. Brambory a Zelenina - 0 [04:17]

total [43:34]

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Rollins Band 07.12.1989 Lyon

After Black Flag's demise Henry Rollins wasn't inactive and soon gathered set of musicians. Under his name and later as Rollins Band they played stuff rooted in hard core but also influenced by metal, blues, jazz and funk.

This gig was recorded in France in 1989 on their "Hard Volume" tour. Very good versions of their originals with bunch of covers (although "Stand By Me" is very weird version).

Rollins Band 07.12.1989 Lyon

01. Lonely [05:27]

02. Burned Beyond Recognition [03:26]

03. What Have I Got [06:23]

04. Tearing [04:56]

05. Wreck-Age [05:07]

06. Out There [12:15]

07. You Didn't Need [05:30]

08. 1000 Times Blind [02:57]

09. Hard [04:20]

10. Followed Around [03:31]

11. Ghost Rider (Suicide cover) [10:15]

12. Band Introduction [01:08]

13. Black & White [03:24]

14. Do It (Pink Fairies cover) [03:37]

15. Stand By Me (Ben E. King cover) [02:40]

16. Crazy lover (Richard Berry cover) [04:27]

total [1:19:25]

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The Birthday Party 14.05.1983 Sydney

Concert from band's last tour. At this point Mick Harvey wasn't part of The Birthday Party anymore. He was replaced by Des Heffner (from The Marching Girls). Gig was broadcasted by radio and later released on bootleg tape "God Gave Them Sex Appeal".

The Birthday Party 14.05.1983 Sydney

01. Hamlet (Pow! Pow! Pow!) [04:26]

02. Deep in the Woods [05:28]

03. Wild World [03:48]

04. Sonny's Burning [02:44]

05. Junkyard [06:26]

06. She's Hit [06:24]

total [29:16]

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Public Image Ltd. 20.04.1980 New York

Keith Levane, John Lydon, Jah Wobble and Martin Atkins at their best. Gig from "Metal Box" promotional tour. After "Poptones" Levane and Lydon left the building. Rest of the band played for a while until realize that this is end of the concert.

Public Image Ltd. 20.04.1980 New York

01. Fodderstompf [04:01]

02. Careering [07:01]

03. Annalisa [06:24]

04. Attack [04:22]

05. Low Life [04:13]

06. Death Disco [06:11]

07. Swan Lake [06:31]

08. Memories [05:27]

09. Public Image [04:25]

10. Another [10:24]

11. Poptones [07:56]

12. Bad Baby [05:37]

total [17:28]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 82 - 52UM

Robert Brylewski's latest project. Since 1978 he experimented with all forms of punk and reggae. This band is like culmination of his efforts. Great amalgam of postpunk with reggae/dub. In my opinion it's best album of 2008. You should check it.

Album was self released by band as limited digipack with additional CD with remixes and DVD with video clips. Now album is avaible as free download on band's site.

52UM - site

52UM - MySpace

52UM - Youtube

52UM "52UM" [2008]

01. Intro [00:59]

02. Powtarzam [05:17]

03. Toniemy [03:29]

04. Niemamczasu [03:33]

05. Outside [05:48]

06. Glood [03:52]

07. Żart nensi [02:40]

08. Ready [03:48]

09. Friend [03:41]

10. Getto [05:25]

11. Global [05:50]

12. Leniwy [02:53]

13. No Regime [04:06]

14. Outro [01:09]

15. Łagodny szum [04:12]

total [56:45]

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Swans 24.02.1997 Berlin

Swans gig from their last tour.

Swans 24.02.1997 Berlin

01. Feel Happiness [12:13]

02. Low Life Form [05:29]

03. Not Alone [10:20]

04. My Birth [05:52]

05. Blood On Yr Hands [03:46]

06. Hypogirl [03:16]

07. I Crawled [11:52]

08. Man With the Silver Tongue [04:28]

09. I Am the Sun [05:08]

10. Blood Promise [11:38]

total [1:14:02]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 53 - Falarek Band

Falarek Band was created in early nineties by Piotr "Fala" Falkowski (Kult, Houk) and Arkadiusz Antonowicz. Later Robert Brylewski, Jarosław "Smok" Smak (Post Regiment) and Piotr "Samohut" Subotkiewicz joined.
First album "Falarek" was recorded 1993-1995 and self released by band in 1996. Music on this album is trance postpunk/postrock with heavy hypnotic riffs. "Freex" is a killer.
In the same year limited EP "+++" was released. Second album was planned but never came. One song "Red Light" was released on BRUM compilation.
Their Ep "+++" could be found here.


"Freex" videoclip


"67 mil" videoclip


"Klepsydry" videoclip


Falarek Band "Falarek" [1996]

01. Freex [03:46]
02. Crosses [03:39]
03. Hciwy [03:15]
04. 67 mil [05:22]
05. Klepsydry [04:05]
06. Jestem jeż [04:02]
07. Reinkarnacje [03:55]
08. F. B. [02:37]
09. Tel: [05:32]
10. Epicore [03:32]
11. Untitled [14:04]
12. Klepsydry [04:07]
total [54:10]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 51 - Püdelsi

In 1981 band Düpą was formed by painter Piotr marek and Andrzej "Pudel" Bieniasz. After Marek's suicide (04.08.1985) band changed name into Püdelsi (after guitarist's nickname). In 1986 busker Maciej Maleńczuk joined them as vocalist. Fist album "Bela Pupa" was released in 1988. Most song was sung by guest vocalist - Kora Jackowska from Maanam. Some time after band split-up but reformed in mid nineties. Later Püdelsi became more mainstream (or pop maybe). In 2005 Maleńczuk left band.

Püdelsi in english Wikipedia

Pudelsi ??.12.1987

01. Hoża Moyra [04:18]
02. Msza - IV [05:42]
03. Morrison [04:49]
04. Kotek Mamrotek [03:55]
05. Do roboty [01:11]
06. W krainie ciemności [06:16]
07. Małpi hymn [03:41]
08. Adios Adidas [04:11]
09. Rege kocia muzyka [03:35]
10. Bella pupa [04:28]
total [42:06]

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Big Black 18.07.1987 Hamburg

Big Black was formed by Steve Albini in 1982. They played abrasive post punk/noise rock. Band was infamous for Albini's offensive lyrics, violent, metallic sound and usage of drum machine. Big Black recorded two great albums: "Atomizer" (1986) and "Songs About Fucking" (1987) and also many EP and singles. Band split-up in 1987. Albini later formed Rapeman and Shellac.

Big Black 18.07.1987 Hamburg

01. Pavement Saw [03:29]
02. Fists of Love [04:14]
03. Big Money [02:39]
04. Passing Complexion [03:26]
05. Dead Billy [05:11]
06. Cables [06:01]
07. L Dopa [02:09]
08. Fish Fry [02:48]
09. Kerosene [07:11]
10. Steelworker [05:32]
11. Badpenny [03:41]
12. Pigeon Kill [02:21]
13. Jordan, Minnesota [08:48]
14. The Model [07:00]
15. Rip [02:11]
16. Rema Rema [09:21]
total [1:16:09]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 47 - Siekiera

I posted some informations about Siekiera and their great album "Nowa Aleksandria" some time ago. Today i gonna post some rarities.
Demo was recorded in february 1985 in Radio Lublin's studio. It features early versions of songs from "Nowa Aleksandria" and single "Jest bezpiecznie / Misiowie puszysci". Coplete demo is rumoured to have 8 tracks but this is only version i know.
Live tracks were recorded in Riviera-Remont club, Warszawa 06.12.1986.

Siekiera "Demo 1985" and 06.12.1986 Warszawa

01. Idziemy przez las [04:09]
02. Ja stoję, ja tańczę, ja walczę [07:26]
03. Jest bezpiecznie [06:09]
04. Idziemy na skraj [03:46]
05. Misiowie puszyści [02:44]
06. Na zewnątrz [02:15]
07. Misiowie puszyści [02:59]
08. Już blisko [02:31]
09. Ja stoję, ja tańczę, ja walczę [05:15]
10. Jest bezpiecznie [03:08]
total [40:22]

tracks 1-6: demo 1985, tracks 7-10: Warszawa 06.12.1986

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 44 - Serpent Beat

Serpent Beat was established by ex-members of Los Loveros. They were most inspired by The Birthday Party, The Doors and J.S. Bach. Band recorded first material "Wild Woods" in 1993, but it wasn't released then. They debuted with self titled album in 1999. It's excellent stuff remainding Crime & the City Solution or Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
In 2001 band started recording new album but only 4 songs were recorded, because band split-up. Those songs were released with "Wild Woods" as compilation album "Deadly Gift" in 2003.

Serpent Beat "Serpent Beat" [1999]

01. Witches [04:46]
02. Misery [03:33]
03. Six Feet Under [04:45]
04. Runaway Shadow [05:00]
05. Midnight Blues [04:56]
06. Red Stone Head [03:38]
07. Devil [07:23]
08. Jane [04:10]
09. Do Not Go Gentle [05:30]
total [43:41]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 42 - Lech Janerka

Lech Janerka's first band was post punk/new wave Klaus Mitffoch. After recording great debut he left the band and started solo career. His first solo album "Historia podwodna" was released in 1986. It's continuation of Klaus Mitffoch but with longer, more melodic songs. Excellent stuff.

Lech Janerka "Ta zabawa nie jest dla dziewczynek" live at Opole Festival 1986


Lech Janerka "Niewole" live at Opole Festival 1986


Lech Janerka "Historia podwodna" [1986]

01. Lola (chce zmieniać świat) [02:55]
02. Epidemia epilepsji [04:51]
03. Konstytucje [03:28]
04. Reformator [03:43]
05. Tryki na start [04:27]
06. Niewole [03:49]
07. Jest jak w niebie [04:35]
08. Historia podwodna [05:33]
09. Ta zabawa nie jest dla dziewczynek [06:22]
total [39:44]

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Bauhaus

Bauhaus was founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar. It operated from 1919 to 1933. Bauhaus combined crafts and the fine arts, and was famous for the approach to design.

Bauhaus 27.06.1983 Glasgow

01. Burning From the Inside [07:32]
02. In Fear of Fear [03:02]
03. Terror Couple Kill Colonel [03:36]
04. A Spy in the Cab [04:37]
05. Kingdom's Coming [03:15]
06. She's in Parties [04:07]
07. King Volcano [02:55]
08. The Passion of Lovers [03:32]
09. Slice of Life [03:41]
10. In Heaven [03:01]
11. Dancing [02:46]
12. Hollow Hills [04:57]
13. Stigmata Martyr [03:43]
total [50:41]

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Nico 16.10.1938 - 18.07.1988

Today is 70th anniversary of Nico's birth. Singer, fashion model, actress. Best known for singing on The Velvet Underground's debut album. Later She started solo career and recorded some truly great records.

Nico's wikipedia page
Great website about Nico

Nico 19.01.1983 London

01. Saeta [05:07]
02. All Tomorrow's Parties [05:16]
03. Sixty/Forty [06:07]
04. Genghis Khan [04:41]
05. Procession [05:39]
06. Janitor of Lunacy [04:38]
07. These Days [08:09]
08. I'll Keep It With Mine [03:28]
09. Femme Fatale [03:31]
10. Waiting For the Man [07:37]
11. Heroes [09:27]
12. Purple Lips [03:52]
13. One More Chance [06:20]
14. The End [08:39]
total [1:22:29]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 34 - Nikt Nic Nie Wie

"Fryta z kopyta czyli Nikt Nic Nie Wie" is compilation with bands from Nikt Nic Nie Wie label. Almost all bands are from Poland. Only exception is Trottel from Hungary. It was insert for "XL" magazine in september 1998, precisely 10 years ago.
Nikt Nic Nie Wie (literaly "no one knows anything") is Polish independent label and distro established in 1989. This compilation gathers bands that were connected with the label. range of genres is very wide: punk, hardcore, crust, doom, noise rock and even some softer sounds.

Nikt Nic Nie Wie - website in english

V/A "Fryta z kopyta czyli Nikt Nic Nie Wie" [1998]

01. Klinika - Tak [04:55]
02. Apatia - Pamietaj [02:41]
03. Krzycz - Lost [08:09]
04. Homomilitia - Ziemia [02:27]
05. Inkwizycja - Sinoszary [02:55]
06. Klinika - Brudny [03:03]
07. Arche - Homofobia [03:20]
08. Włochaty - Krotko o tym [02:26]
09. Fate - Do miesozercow [04:24]
10. Trottel - Vision [04:45]
11. Guernica y Luno - Upadla moja kultura [02:37]
12. Swiat Czarownic - Lod [01:48]
13. Krzycz - Cien [04:16]
14. Homomilitia - Moje cialo - moj wybor [02:10]
15. Thing - Cafe [06:11]
16. La Aferra - Bialy czlowiek [04:24]
17. Włochaty - Bank swiatowy [01:30]
18. Klinika - Ojcowie, synowie [05:38]
19. Apatia - To co robicie [02:20]
20. Krzycz - Czarne chmury [03:53]
total [1:13:53]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 33 - Klaus Mitffoch

Klaus Mitffoch was Polish post-punk/New Wave band. Established in 1979 by Lech Janerka. They recorded debut album "Klaus Mitffoch" in 1984.
With great music (inspired by Stranglers and Gang of Four) and Janerka's brilliant lyrics "Klaus Mitffoch" is considered one of finest Polish albums. Sadly band broke up in 1984 shortly after recording of debut album. "Klaus Mitffoch" was released in 1985. Lech Janerka started solo career. His first album "Historia podwodna" was released in 1986.

Klaus Mitffoch "Klaus Mitffoch" [1984]

01. Spij aniele moj [00:32]
02. O glowie [02:22]
03. Wiazanka piesni bojowych [01:28]
04. Nie jestem z nikim [02:16]
05. Klaus Mitroch [03:37]
06. Wiazanka cz.IV [01:26]
07. Jestem tu jestem tam [02:19]
08. Mul pancerny [03:20]
09. Powinnosc kurdupelka [02:07]
10. Strzelby [00:26]
11. Nad ranem smierc sie smieje [02:07]
12. Tutaj wesolo [03:16]
13. Ewolucja rewolucja i ja [02:31]
14. Dla twojej głowy komfort [03:30]
15. Siedzi [02:14]
16. Strzez sie tych miejsc [05:16]
total [38:47]

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Crime & the City Solution

Crime & the City Solution was formed in Sydney 1977 by Simon Bonney. After some line-up changes band split-up.
In 1985 Bonney reformed band in Berlin. Other musicians were: Mick Harvey, Rowland S. Howard (both from The Birthday Party), Howard's brother Harry and Epic Soundtracks. They recorded some EP's and great album "Room of Light".
Crime & the City Solution's played dark postpunk influenced by blues. It could be compared to best albums of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
In 1987 Howard brothers and Epic Soundtracks left band to play in These Immortal Souls. With new musicians band recorded three more albums: "Shine", "The Bride Ship" and "Paradise Discotheque".
Crime & the City Solution split-up in 1990. After that Bonney released two solo records.
Here you have nice gig from Gothenburg, Sweden. Band was in highest form. Howard's guitar is as always groundbreaking.

Crime & the City Solution 28.11.1986 Gothenburg

01. The Coal Train [07:16]
02. Pipeline [01:06]
03. The Last Day [06:12]
04. Right Man, Wrong Man [04:21]
05. Six Bells Chime [06:11]
06. Untouchable [05:41]
07. Adventure [03:29]
08. Rose Blue [05:43]
09. Five Stone Walls [04:57]
10. No Money, No Honey [03:21]
11. Trouble Come This Morning [05:09]
total [53:28]

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Michael Gira 17.10.2007 Rome

After Swans decayed, Michael Gira started solo career. It's mostly quiet folk/country songs. But don't get fooled: maybe this songs are quiet but they aren't soft or sweet. Gira doesn't mellow down. Sadness biterness - you have it all.
This is acoustic solo set from Gira. Intense as He always was. Not bad quality.

Michael Gira 17.10.2007 Rome

01. I Am the Sun [03:02]
02. Promise of Water [06:05]
03. Nations [07:05]
04. Failure [06:06]
05. Lena's Song [03:41]
06. My Brother's Man [04:24]
07. Destroyer [06:00]
08. She Lives [04:47]
09. My Sister Said [05:41]
10. Sometimes I Dream I'm Hurting You [04:47]
11. Rose of Los Angeles [06:43]
12. God Damn the Sun [04:26]
total [01:02:47]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 20 - Aurora

Aurora was ephemeric but very interesting polish band formed spring 1987 in Rzeszow. Music started as punk rock but changed to postpunk / coldwave with electronic accents. In 1988 Aurora recorded their first and only album "Miedzynarodowka / Internationale". Band decayed shortly after that. Due to many problem album was released in 2004.
Music on that album is innovative postpunk / cold wave with laibachish industrial insertions. Final effect could be compared to early Ministry and Front Line Assembly. Great shame that this music was forgotten for so many years.
Lyrics are even more interesting. Because problems with censorhip lyrics couldn't be in polish. Almost every track is sung in different language. Among them: english, german, spanish and even serbo-croatian!
Tracks 10 to 12 are early versions in polish language. Untitled track 13 is conversation betwen members of communist riot police during quelling demonstration.

Aurora "Miedzynarodówka / Internationale" [1988]

01. Wszyscy przeciw wszystkim / All Against All [01:44]
02. Budowac mur chinski, burzyc mur berlinski / Build Chinese Wall, Destroy Berlin Wall [03:38]
03. Swinie / Pigs [04:02]
04. Nie zyje / I'm Dead [04:18]
05. Miedzynarodowka I / Internationale I [00:41]
06. Proletariusze / Proletariat [07:51]
07. Aniol / Angel [04:09]
08. Chwala / Glory [04:39]
09. Miedzynarodowka II / Internationale II [03:03]
10. Polska po polsku / Poland in polish [03:43]
11. Wszyscy przeciw wszystkim / All Against All [01:40]
12. Nie zyje / I'm Dead [04:07]
13. Untitled [04:35]
total [48:10]

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