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Armia

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Armia (English: Army) is Polish punk rock band founded in 1985 by Tomasz Budzyński, Sławomir Gołaszewski and Robert Brylewski. Armia is famous for its use of horn, which was unusual of punk rock bands in late 1980s and 1990s. With poetic (often inspired by philosophy and literature) lyrics, written by Budzyński, and evolving, creative music Armia has gained popularity and respect over the years, and its concerts now attract numerous fans of rock music.

Armia
Armia in 2023
Armia in 2023
Background information
OriginPoland
GenresPunk rock, hardcore punk, Christian punk, progressive punk
Years active1984 (1984) - present
LabelsPronit, Wifon, SPV Poland, S.P. Records, Ars Mundi, Pomaton EMI, Metal Mind Productions, Isound Labels
MembersTomasz Budzyński
Jakub Bartoszewski
Daniel Karpiński
Paweł Piotrowski
Rafał Giec
Websitewww.armia.art.pl

Armia's lyrics and cover art has frequently alluded to philosophy, literature and religion. The cover of the LP Legenda (A Legend) features Don Quijote and some lyrics were inspired by gnosticism. The title of the LP Czas i Byt (Being and Time) comes from Martin Heidegger's work Being and Time. Other sources of inspiration include the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Bible, The Divine Comedy and Samuel Beckett (Triodante), Tove Jansson's The Moomins, films like Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God or Marek Piwowski's Rejs.[1]

Although the basis of Armia's sound has always been punk rock, the band's changing musicians have brought with them numerous other styles and material: hardcore, heavy metal, keyboard riffs, sampling, and complex, quasi-orchestral arrangements. Therefore, each of the band's albums sounds different from the rest.[2]

Band members

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Tomasz Budzyński

Current

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  • Tomasz "Tom Bombadil, Budzy" Budzyński – vocals, guitars (1984–present)
  • Jakub Bartoszewski – horn, keyboards (2002–present)
  • Rafał "Frantz" Giec – guitars
  • Amadeusz "Amade" Kaźmierczak – drums (2013–present)
  • Dariusz Budkiewicz - bass (2014- present)

Former

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  • Sławomir "Merlin" Gołaszewski – clarinet (1984–1987)
  • Tomasz "Żwirek" Żmijewski – bass guitar (1984–1988)
  • Aleksander "Alik" Dziki – bass guitar (1985–1989)
  • Krzysztof "Banan" Banasik – horn (1987–2009)
  • Dariusz "Maleo" Malejonek – bass guitar (1990–1993)
  • Krzysztof "Dr Kmieta" Kmiecik – bass guitar (1998–2011)
  • Janusz "Grzmot" Rołt – drums (1984–1986)
  • Piotr "Stopa" Żyżelewicz – drums (1985, 1989–1998, 2011)
  • Beata Polak – drums (1998–2002)
  • Tomasz "Gogo, Szulc" Kożuchowski – drums (1986–1989)
  • Maciej "Ślepy" Głuchowski – drums (2003–2006)
  • Tomasz "Krzyżyk" Krzyżaniak – drums (2006–2011)
  • Robert "Afa, Bryl, Robin Goldrocker" Brylewski – guitars (1984–1993, died 2018)
  • Paweł "Pablo" Piotrowski – bass guitar (1993–1998, 2011–2014)
  • Michał Grymuza – guitars (1994–1995)
  • Darek "Popkorn" Popowicz – guitars (1995–2005)
  • Paweł Klimczak – guitars (1999–2010)
  • Daniel "Karpiu" Karpiński – drums (2011–2012)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
POL
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Armia
  • Released: June 13, 1988[7]
  • Label: Pronit
  • Formats: CD, LP, CS
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Legenda
  • Released: May 6, 1991[8]
  • Label: Wifon
  • Formats: CD, LP, CS
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Czas i byt
  • Released: November 13, 1993[8]
  • Label: SPV Poland
  • Formats: CD, CS
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Triodante
  • Released: November 15, 1994
  • Label: S.P. Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, CS
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Duch
  • Released: November 24, 1997[9]
  • Label: Ars Mundi
  • Formats: CD, CS
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Droga
  • Released: September 13, 1999[10]
  • Label: Ars Mundi
  • Formats: CD, CS
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Pocałunek mongolskiego księcia
  • Released: October 27, 2003[11]
  • Label: Pomaton EMI
  • Formats: CD, digital download[12]
 21
Ultima Thule
  • Released: January 31, 2005[13]
  • Label: Metal Mind Productions
  • Formats: CD
 5
Der Prozess
  • Released: January 28, 2009[14]
  • Label: Isound Labels
  • Formats: CD
 15
Freak
  • Released: November 30, 2009[15]
  • Label: Isound Labels
  • Formats: CD
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Podróż na Wschód
  • Released: November 27, 2012[16]
  • Label: Isound Labels
  • Formats: CD
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
POL
[3]
Exodus
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Izabelin Studio
  • Formats: CD
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Soul Side Story
  • Released: October 5, 2000
  • Label: Ars Mundi
  • Formats: CD
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Przystanek Woodstock 2004
  • Released: June 11, 2007
  • Label: Złoty Melon
  • Formats: CD
 50
Armia 25-lecie Zespołu
XVI Przystanek Woodstock 2010
  • Released: December 9, 2010
  • Label: Złoty Melon
  • Formats: CD
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Koncerty w Trójce vol. 02 - Armia
  • Released: April 8, 2013
  • Label: Polskie Radio
  • Formats: CD
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Video albums

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Title Video details
Koncert na XX-lecie
  • Released: January 16, 2006
  • Label: Metal Mind Productions
  • Formats: DVD
Przystanek Woodstock 2004
  • Released: June 11, 2007
  • Label: Złoty Melon
  • Formats: DVD

References

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  1. ^ "Armia's myspace profile". 2009-12-23. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
  2. ^ "cgm.pl - Tomasz Budzyński - malarz, poeta, muzyk - część 1 - a video interview". 2011-05-28. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
  3. ^ a b "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  4. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  5. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  6. ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". olis.onyx.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  7. ^ "Armia - Armia - Muzyka - WP.PL". muzyka.wp.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  8. ^ a b "Czas i byt - Armia - Muzyka - WP.PL". muzyka.wp.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  9. ^ "Duch - Armia - Muzyka - WP.PL". muzyka.wp.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  10. ^ "Droga - Armia - Muzyka - WP.PL". muzyka.wp.pl. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  11. ^ "Armia - Pocałunek mongolskiego księcia - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Archived from the original on 2014-09-17. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  12. ^ [1][permanent dead link‍]
  13. ^ "Armia - Ultima Thule - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Archived from the original on 2013-05-03. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  14. ^ "Armia - Der Prozess - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  15. ^ "Armia - Freak - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Archived from the original on 2009-12-07. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  16. ^ "Armia - Podróż na Wschód - Muzyka w Interia.pl". muzyka.interia.pl. Archived from the original on 2013-04-03. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
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