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{{Short description|Polish street punk band}}
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| origin = [[Poland]]
| origin = [[Poland]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Punk rock]]|[[street punk]]|[[oi!]]<ref name="prb">{{cite web|url=https://www.poprockbands.com/the-analogs/band/pra.html|title=The Analogs band|publisher=Pop & Rock Bands|website=poprockbands.com|accessdate=2024-02-26}}</ref>}}
| genre = [[Punk rock]]<br />[[Streetpunk]]<br />[[Oi!]]
| years_active = 1995–present
| years_active = 1995–present
| label = [[Rock'n'roller]]<br />[[Jimmy Jazz Records]]<br />[https://oldschool.pl/ Oldschool Records]
| label = [[Rock'n'roller]]<br />[[Jimmy Jazz Records]]<br />[https://oldschool.pl/ Oldschool Records]
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website =
| website =
| current_members = [[Paweł Czekała|Paweł "Piguła" Czekała]]<br />Kamil Rosiak<br />Przemysław "Benon" Kaczmarek<br />Jakub May
| current_members = [[Paweł Czekała|Paweł "Piguła" Czekała]]<br />Kamil Rosiak<br />Przemysław "Benon" Kaczmarek<br />[[Jakub May]]
| past_members = Ziemowit Pawluk
| past_members = Ziemowit Pawluk<br>[[Dominik Pyrzyna]]<br>Artur Szmit
}}
}}
'''The Analogs''' are a [[Polish people|Polish]] [[street punk]] band. Originating in [[Szczecin]], they have been successful on the local and international [[punk rock]] scene with hundreds of concerts played across [[Europe]] as well as musical releases in Poland, [[Russia]], and the [[USA]].<ref name="dlastudenta">{{cite web|url=https://muzyka.dlastudenta.pl/zespol-muzyczny/the-analogs,biografia-historia,155.html|title=The Analogs - biografia, historia, o zespole|website=muzyka.dlastudenta.pl|publisher=dlastudenta.pl|access-date=2024-02-25}}</ref> The Analogs have seen coverage in major Polish news outlets (such as [[Gazeta Wyborcza]] or [[Onet.pl]]) as well as many alternative music publications and punk [[zine]]s.<ref name="dlastudenta" /><ref name="onetpunk" /><ref name="pasażer2007" /><ref name="wyborczadd" />
'''The Analogs''' are a [[Poles|Polish]] [[street punk]] band. They originated in [[Szczecin]], and are quite successful on the local and international [[punk rock]] scene.

Although almost absent from national radio and television stations, they are well-known among the underground audience in Poland, as well as in [[Germany]], Russia, [[Italy]], [[Austria]], [[Switzerland]], the [[Czech Republic]], and other countries where they often tour.<ref name="empik">{{cite web|url=https://www.empik.com/oi-mlodziez-the-analogs,prod2770060,muzyka-p|title=Oi! Młodzież|publisher=[[Empik]]|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref> They have been referred to as the most active and most popular street punk band in Poland, where they are seen as precursors of the genre and credited with popularising it in the country.<ref name="dlastudenta" /><ref name="empik" /><ref name="archpolrock">{{cite web|url=https://polskirock.eu/biografia/the-analogs|title=The Analogs - Biografia|website=polskirock.eu|publisher=Archiwum Polskiego Rocka|access-date=2024-02-26}}</ref>


The band is widely regarded for making street punk music popular in [[Poland]]. Although they used to claim to be apolitical, The Analogs have always been completely committed to anti-fascism and eventually have started referring to themselves as "100% leftie".<ref name="fb1">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheAnalogs/about/|title=The Analogs official Facebook|author=The Analogs|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=November 4, 2019}}</ref> They have performed alongside influential [[ska]] artist [[Symarip|Roy Ellis]] and recognise the multi-cultural roots of the [[skinhead]] subculture.<ref name="b&g bday">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In1clMOrK-M&lc=Ugz5HK_21-hKCybIkod4AaABAg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/In1clMOrK-M |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=The Analogs, Perkele, Booze & Glory, Symarip - live in London (02.11.2019)|author=Bamul|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 4, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
Despite originally being an "apolitical" formation, The Analogs have always been completely committed to [[anti-fascism]] and [[anti-racism]].<ref name="viceskin">{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/pl/article/8gzajx/the-analogs-tradycyjni-skinheadzi|title=The Analogs: „Tradycyjni skinheadzi pukają się w głowę, kiedy słyszą o skinheadach-faszystach”|author=Maciek Piasecki|publisher=[[Vice Media]]|website=vice.com|date=2015-10-22|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref><ref name="ngopl">{{cite web|url=https://publicystyka.ngo.pl/seria-koncertow-the-analogs-pod-haslem-muzyka-przeciwko-rasizmowi|title=Seria koncertów The Analogs pod hasłem „Muzyka Przeciwko Rasizmowi”|author=Stowarzyszenie „NIGDY WIĘCEJ”|publisher=Portal organizacji pozarządowych NGO.PL|website=ngo.pl|date=2023-09-06|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref><ref name="pasażer2007">{{cite magazine|date=2007|title=No. 23-24|magazine=Pasażer|location=Dębica|url=https://archive.org/details/pasazer_23-24/mode/2up|access-date=2024-02-25}}</ref><ref name="mpra">{{cite web|url=https://www.nigdywiecej.org/o-nas/patronaty/patronaty-z-roku-2024/5294-muzyka-przeciwko-rasizmowi-the-analogs-w-slupsku-i-malborku|title=Muzyka Przeciwko Rasizmowi: The Analogs w Słupsku i Malborku|publisher=Stowarzyszenie „NIGDY WIĘCEJ”|website=nigdywiecej.org|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref> Eventually they started referring to themselves as "100% leftie"<ref name="fb1">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheAnalogs/about/|title=The Analogs official Facebook|author=The Analogs|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=November 4, 2019}}</ref> and began focusing on even more social issues in their songs.<ref name="cgkcz" /><ref name="pppm" /> They have performed alongside influential [[ska]] artist [[Symarip|Roy Ellis]] and recognise the multi-cultural roots of the [[skinhead]] subculture.<ref name="b&g bday">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In1clMOrK-M&lc=Ugz5HK_21-hKCybIkod4AaABAg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/In1clMOrK-M |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=The Analogs, Perkele, Booze & Glory, Symarip - live in London (02.11.2019)|author=Bamul|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=November 4, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="viceskin" />


==Band history==
==Band history==
===1995–1996: Formation and early days===
[[Image:Analogs Concert.jpg|thumb|The Analogs live in [[Tczew]], March 2007.]]
In [[Szczecin]] during the spring of 1995, three members of the Polish ska group [[Dr. Cycos]] came together to start a new punk band: [[Paweł Czekała|Paweł "Piguła" Czekała]] as the [[Bass (instrument)|bassist]], [[Marek Adamowicz|Marek "Oreł" Adamowicz]] on the [[guitar]], and Ziemowit Pawluk as the [[drummer]].<ref name="cennik">{{cite web|url=https://cennik-artystow.com/the-analogs/|title=The Analogs|website=cennik-artystow.com|publisher=Cennik Artystów|access-date=2024-02-25}}</ref> Tomasz "Iwan" Iwanow{{ref|Iwan}} was the first candidate for the role of vocalist, but he was quickly replaced by [[Dominik Pyrzyna|Dominik "Harcerz" Pyrzyna]].<ref name="historia">{{cite web|url=http://www.analogs.pl/historia/|title=Historia|website=analogs.pl|publisher=The Analogs|access-date=2024-02-25}}</ref><ref name="dlastudenta" />
[[Image:2015 Woodstock 140 The Analogs.jpg|thumb|The Analogs playing at [[Przystanek Woodstock]], July 2015.]]
[[Image:2015 Woodstock 147 The Analogs.jpg|thumb|Bassist Przemysław Kaczmarek]]


When the first album of The Analogs was released in 1996, Piguła was imprisoned for criminal activity. His imprisonment, spanning two sentences that lasted a total of nearly five years, affected him deeply; he later reflected on these experiences in some lyrics of the band's songs, of which he has always been the main writer.<ref name="strajk">{{cite web|url=https://strajk.eu/pigula-spiewam-o-tym-co-przezylem/|title=„Piguła”: śpiewam o tym, co przeżyłem|author=Maciej Wiśniowski|publisher=Strajk.eu|date=2020-05-17|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref><ref name="wp">{{cite web|url=https://gwiazdy.wp.pl/nie-wytrzymalem-jeszcze-nikt-tak-nie-spiewal-o-polskiej-prawicy-6540457309051840a?c=96&nil=&src01=6a4c8|title="Nie wytrzymałem". Jeszcze nikt tak nie śpiewał o polskiej prawicy|author=Grzegorz Kłos|publisher=[[Wirtualna Polska]]|date=2020-08-07|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref> After leaving jail for the second time, Piguła became [[straight edge]], dedicating his life to music and sports. These decisions would later inspire him and another band member to start [[Paweł Czekała#Projekt_Pudło|''Projekt Pudło'']] in 2018.<ref name="pudło">{{cite web|url=https://radioszczecin.pl/1,379990,punk-za-wieziennymi-kratami-czyli-projekt-pudlo-|title=Punk za więziennymi kratami, czyli "Projekt Pudło" [ZDJĘCIA]|author=Paweł Domański|publisher=Polskie Radio Szczecin SA|date=2018-11-09|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref>
===The beginnings===
In the early 1995, three members of a ska band, [[Dr. Cycos]], came into a rehearsal hall in [[Szczecin]] to work on songs to be performed in traditional [[punk rock]] style. These were [[Marek Adamowicz]] ([[guitarist]]), Ziemowit Pawluk ([[drummer]]) and [[Paweł Czekała]] ([[Bass (instrument)|bassist]]). The band did not have a name at that point.


During Piguła's troubles with the law, he was replaced on the bass first by Szymon Gebel and later by Artur Szmit.<ref name="historia" /> The first album, ''[[Oi! Młodzież]]'' ("Oi! Youth"), was received positively on the local alternative scene in 1996 and would go on to become one of the most iconic [[Oi!]] and punk releases in Poland. Originally sold only as a [[cassette tape]], it saw several [[CD]] and [[Phonograph record|vinyl]] re-releases, and is now considered a cult classic in the history of Polish punk rock.<ref name="empik" /><ref name="oi!młod">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3072501-Analogs-Oi-M%C5%82odzie%C5%BC|title=Oi! Młodzież on Discogs|publisher=[[Discogs]]|website=discogs.com|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref>
After melody lines for the first few songs had been prepared the band started to look for a [[Singing|vocalist]]. The first candidate was Tomasz Iwanow{{ref|Iwan}}, band members' old friend. However, Iwan was unsuccessful as a vocalist and another candidate for this position was [[Dominik Pyrzyna]], an orthodox punk those days, who perfectly fit the vocalist role for the band.


Although the band would later become much more left-wing in its lyrical themes, their early image was "apolitical" – for which they faced backlash from some of the [[Anarcho-punk|anarchist]] and [[Feminism|feminist]] circles that have been active on the Polish punk scene from the start.<ref name="historia" /> Despite that, The Analogs remained committed to [[anti-fascism]] and took part in various musical initiatives that opposed racism (particularly among skinheads) in Poland.<ref name="viceskin" /><ref name="ngopl" /><ref name="pasażer2007" />
===The first album===
As the band had completed its line-up the time came to record the debut album entitled ''[[Oi! Młodzież]]''. While recording it (in "Kakadu" studio, [[Szczecin]]), the band was simultaneously negotiating with [[Rock'n'roller]] productions, especially with its boss - Zdzisław Jodko. Being one of [[Paweł Czekała|Czekała's]] longtime friends, Jodko willingly agreed to release the album under Rock'n'roller label. Meanwhile, the band had just been able to give itself a name: The Analogs.


At a time when the punk and skinhead scenes in the country were often quite violently opposed to each other, The Analogs (a group of three anti-Nazi skinheads and a punk singer) preached punk and skin unity, which made them very popular in the underground.<ref name="muzykoholicy">{{cite web|url=https://muzykoholicy.com/dominik-harry-pyrzyna-harusha-nie-potrafie-zmyslac-w-pisaniu-czerpie-z-tego-co-doswiadczylem/|title=Dominik „Harry” Pyrzyna (Harusha): „Nie potrafię zmyślać – w pisaniu czerpię z tego, co doświadczyłem”|publisher=Muzykoholicy.com|website=muzykoholicy.com|accessdate=2024-02-26|date=2017-06-14|author=Karolina Filarczyk}}</ref>
The album was recorded at the same time as an album of [[Dr. Cycos]]. On the first day both bands recorded music, and the second day was dedicated to vocals and mixing.


===1997–2005: Start of an international career===
Just after the recording session had ended and the concert of both groups had been played, [[Paweł Czekała|Czekała's]] troubles with justice started.{{ref|Pigula}} In spring 1996 album had finally been released and was able to get a positive response among local alternative music fans. During Czekała's absence bassist position was held by Szymon Gebel and later by [[Artur Szmit]].
[[Image:Analogs Concert.jpg|thumb|Harcerz (left) and Piguła (right) playing live for The Analogs in [[Tczew]], March 2007]]
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, [[Paweł Czekała|Piguła]] remained on the bass when free and continued to write the band's lyrics from his cell when in prison. [[Dominik Pyrzyna|Harcerz]] was for a time replaced by Dariusz "Smalec" Tkaczyk as vocalist, only to return in 2004. These years saw a number of different guitarists play with The Analogs, namely: Grzegorz "Heniek" Król, Artur Szmit, Dariusz "Kwadrat" Stefański, Błażej Halski, Jacek Tomczak, Piotr Półtorak, and Jakub Krawczyk. Paweł "Dmuchacz" Boguszewski eventually replaced Ziemowit Pawluk on the drums.<ref name="historia" />


In 1997, three songs by The Analogs (mistakenly named "Analogics" on the cover) appeared on the third volume of the ''Oi! It's A World Invasion'' compilation released by UK-based labels Bronco Bullfrog Records and Step-1.<ref name="oiworldinv">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3241208-Various-Oi-Its-A-World-Invasion-Volume-3|title=Oi! It's A World Invasion ● Volume 3|publisher=[[Discogs]]|website=discogs.com|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref> This was followed by another international feature on the third German-Italian release of ''KOB Vs Mad Butcher'' in 2001.<ref name="kvmb">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3300282-Various-KOB-Vs-Mad-Butcher-3|title=KOB Vs Mad Butcher 3|publisher=[[Discogs]]|website=discogs.com|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref> Come autumn, they played their first concert in [[Prague]].<ref name="historia" />
===Concert with D.O.A. and anti-Analogs independent press releases===
Soon after the first album was released the band started playing numerous concerts, the most famous and controversial being a gig played together with a [[Canadian]] [[punk rock]] band [[D.O.A. (band)|DOA]]. It took place in [[Poznań]] and was mostly remembered for fights that broke out between the band's supporters and the rest of the audience.


During 2002, The Analogs performed again at the {{ill|punk initiative|pl|Punkowa Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy}} of the [[Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity]], together with [[Anti-Nowhere League]], [[Los Fastidios]], [[Skarface]], and Oxymoron.<ref name="onetpunk">{{cite web|url=https://kultura.onet.pl/muzyka/koncerty/wielkie-swieto-punk-rocka-wspomnienie-o-punkowej-orkiestrze-swiatecznej-pomocy/4ntjclk|title=Wielkie święto punk rocka. Wspomnienie o Punkowej Orkiestrze Świątecznej Pomocy|author=Sebastian Rerak|publisher=[[Onet.pl]]|date=2012-01-20|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref><ref name="rockmetpunk">{{cite web|url=https://www.rockmetal.pl/koncerty.html?koncert=2581_Punkowa_Orkiestra_Swiatecznej_Pomocy|title=Koncert - Punkowa Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy|publisher=rockmetal.pl|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref> In spring of the same year, The Analogs performed several times in [[Italy]] and in the summer they appeared at [[Antifest]] in the [[Czech Republic]].<ref name="historia" /> Also in 2002, a song by The Analogs was featured on ''Class Pride World Wide 2'' of [[Insurgence Records]] in [[Canada]].<ref name="cpww2">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2235133-Various-Class-Pride-World-Wide-2|title=Class Pride World Wide 2|publisher=[[Discogs]]|website=discogs.com|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref>
From the very beginning of the band's activity, The Analogs stood in strong opposition to [[anarchist]] and [[feminist]] punks whose ideas were influential on the Polish punk scene of the day. This attitude combined with the [[D.O.A. (band)|DOA]] concert riots caused many [[Poland|Polish]] underground media to start an onslaught on the band, mostly counter-productive as calls for boycott significantly contributed to an increase in band's popularity.


In 2003, the Italian label Havin' A Laugh Records released a song of The Analogs on ''Stay Punk! (An International Punk Rock Compilation)''.<ref name="staypunk">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3466747-Various-Stay-Punk-An-International-Punk-Rock-Compilation|title=Class Pride World Wide 2|publisher=[[Discogs]]|website=discogs.com|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref> By December 2003, the band had recorded 5 albums and were invited to play at Punk & Disorderly festival in [[Germany]]. The Analogs were the only Polish artists playing at that concert, returning to perform at the same festival in 2004 and again in 2006.<ref name="historia" /><ref name="discogsanalogsi">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/961453-The-Analogs|title=The Analogs on Discogs|publisher=[[Discogs]]|website=discogs.com|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref>
On the other hand, the band received considerable support from the ''Garaż'' ([[Polish language|Polish]] for ''garage'') magazine.


The 10th anniversary of the group took place on the last weekend of April 2005 and lasted for two days. Many guest stars were invited, including: [[Schizma]], Vespa, AEFDE, [[Komety]], [[PDS (band)|PDS]], [[WSC (band)|WSC]], [[Zbeer]], Wściekły Pies, [[Anti Dread]], and many more.<ref name="cykcyk">{{cite web|url=https://radiocykcyk.pl/muzyka-alternatywna/punk-rock/cykcykl-zdjeciowy-czyli-muzyczne-podroze-czesc-11-10-lecie-the-analogs-szczecin/|title=Cykcykl zdjęciowy, czyli muzyczne podróże: CZĘŚĆ 11 DZIESIĘCIOLECIE THE ANALOGS SZCZECIN|publisher=Radio Cykcyk|website=radiocykcyk.pl|date=2020-08-06|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref> During summer of the same year, The Analogs took part in two large festivals, one in Germany ("Glaubitz") and the second a return to the Czech Republic for [[Antifest]].<ref name="historia" />
===The beginning of an international career===
In 1997 three songs by The Analogs (mistakenly described as ''Analogics'' on the cover) appeared on the ''Oi! it's a world invasion'' compilation released by [[Bronco Bullfrog Records]] and [[Step-1]]. In December 2003 The Analogs were invited to play at Punk & Disorderly festival in [[Germany]]. They were the only Polish band at that festival. They returned to the same festival the next year as well as in 2006.


===2006–2015: More albums and European tours===
Analogs songs appeared on following international compilations:
[[Image:2015 Woodstock 140 The Analogs.jpg|thumb|The Analogs playing at [[Przystanek Woodstock]], July 2015]]
*''Oi! It's a world Invasion'' (Bronco Bullfrog) - 3 songs
[[Image:2015 Woodstock 147 The Analogs.jpg|thumb|Bassist Przemysław "Benon" Kaczmarek in 2015]]
*''Class Pride World Wide 2'' ([[Insurgence Records]])
At the start of 2006, Dmuchacz left the band and Kacper Kosiński became the new drummer. In the same year, their cover of a [[Dezerter]] song was featured on Dezerter's tribute album ''Nie ma zagrożenia - jest Dezerter''.<ref name="dezerter">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/master/1503097-Various-Nie-Ma-Zagro%C5%BCenia-Jest-Dezerter|title=Nie ma zagrożenia - jest Dezerter|publisher=[[Discogs]]|website=discogs.com|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref> By December, Piotr Półtorak had to leave The Analogs for personal reasons and was replaced by Mirosław "Miro" Lipniewski, the guitarist of [[Anti Dread]].<ref name="historia" /> The Analogs continued to be active, both on the stage and in the studio, releasing an album almost every year.<ref name="discogsanalogsi">{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/961453-The-Analogs|title=The Analogs on Discogs|publisher=[[Discogs]]|website=discogs.com|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref>
*''KOB vs. Mad Butcher'' (KOB/Mad Buther)
*''Stay Punk!'' (Havin' a Laugh Records)
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The first half of 2007 brought the band to [[London]], which was also their last concert with Kacper who left to be replaced by Sylwester "Billy" Biliński on the drums. With spring 2008 came a live performance of The Analogs in [[Moscow]]. Miro left the band as Piguła moved from bassist to guitarist, while Tomasz Majorek joined to play the bass. Kacper returned in 2009 to be the band's drummer again, replacing Billy. In October of the same year, The Analogs played in [[Edinburgh]].<ref name="archimprez">{{cite web|url=http://www.analogs.pl/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/archiwum-koncert%C3%B3w-The-Analogs.pdf|title=Koncerty The Analogs 2006-2015|publisher=The Analogs|website=analogs.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26}}</ref><ref name="historia" />
===Next records===
The release of the second album, titled ''[[Street Punk Rulez!]]'', was strongly encouraged by Jodko, surprised by the huge success of the debut album. The band was in poor condition, especially because Czekała was still under arrest, whereas Adamowicz began his interest in numerous other music genres. The album was recorded in the same studio as the previous one, with most of the lyrics written by the imprisoned Czekała.


Kacper left again in 2010 to be replaced by Marcin "Juras" Grzelak on the drums. 2012 brought more releases and tours, including gigs in [[Oslo]], [[Dublin]], a return to London, and an important performance on the large stage at [[Pol'and'Rock Festival|Przystanek Woodstock]].<ref name="historia" /><ref name="archimprez" /><ref name="woodstock">{{cite web|url=https://wroclaw.naszemiasto.pl/przystanek-woodstock-2012-program-koncerty-spotkania/ar/c13-3236253|title=Przystanek Woodstock 2012 [Program, Koncerty, Spotkania]|publisher=NaszeMiasto.pl|website=wroclaw.naszemiasto.pl|date=2012-06-29|accessdate=2024-02-26}}</ref> In autumn of 2012, Jakub Krawczyk left and Kamil Rosiak joined to take his place as guitarist for the tour. In December, Rosiak left along with Juras and Tomasz Majorek; they were replaced by Krystian Faszczewski (guitar), Karol Faszczewski (drums), and Przemysław "Benon" Kaczmarek (bass).<ref name="historia" />
The material was short, the quality bad and many songs were the new versions from the first album. Despite this, the album could certainly be named a success, and some songs reached the level of band's most popular, and are still played live by the band.


The Analogs visited Moscow again in 2013.<ref name="archimprez" /> This year also marked their return to Przystanek Woodstock.<ref name="woodstockdrugi">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUQJMGsw42U&ab_channel=HAREKRYSZNA|title=The Analogs - Woodstock 2013 - pierwsza połowa koncertu|author=Hare Kryszna|publisher=YouTube|date=2013-08-12|accessdate=2024-02-26}}</ref> Come spring 2014, Kamil Rosiak came back to replace Krystian on the guitar; Szymon "Kanister" Jędrol became the new drummer when Karol left with Krystian.<ref name="historia" /> In 2015, The Analogs celebrated their 20th anniversary with a tour and performed at the ''[[Rock na Bagnie]]'' festival in [[Goniądz]].<ref name="wyborczadd">{{cite web|url=https://bialystok.wyborcza.pl/bialystok/7,35241,19071549,dwie-dekady-the-analogs-swietowac-beda-z-farben-lehre.html|title=Dwie dekady The Analogs. Świętować będą z Farben Lehre|publisher=[[Gazeta Wyborcza]]|website=wyborcza.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26}}</ref><ref name="bagno">{{cite web|url=https://rocknabagnie.pl/the-analogs-wystapi-w-goniadzu/|title=The Analogs wystąpi w Goniądzu!|publisher=Rock na Bagnie|website=rocknabagnie.pl|accessdate=2024-02-25}}</ref>
It was the first Analogs album released on [[Compact disc|CD]]. Just after recording of ''Street Punk Rulez!'' was complete, Adamowicz left the band.


===2016–present: New singer and ''Projekt Pudło''===
In 1999 Czekała recorded some songs in Kakadu Studio. This recording session was resulted as the promo CD attached to "Garaż". This magazine's issue included a band's interview, where new members were introduced. The Analogs played in this set until recordings of the third album, ''[[Hlaskover Rock]]''.
At the turn of 2015/2016, the band's longtime vocalist [[Dominik Pyrzyna|Dominik "Harcerz" Pyrzyna]] fell ill and, by autumn of 2016, was forced to stop singing due to his deteriorating health; Kamil Rosiak took on the mantle as The Analogs' new singer while continuing to play the guitar for them.<ref name="muzykoholicy" /> During the same year, the band played at [[Pol'and'Rock Festival|Przystanek Woodstock]] again.<ref name="gazlub">{{cite web|url=https://gazetalubuska.pl/woodstock-2016-szczegolowy-program-koncertow/ar/10064502|title=Woodstock 2016: Szczegółowy program koncertów|publisher=Gazeta Lubuska|website=gazetalubuska.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26|date=2016-06-02}}</ref>


With January 2018 came ''Wilk'', the band's first full-length release featuring their new line-up – Rosiak on the guitar and vocals, Piguła as guitarist, Benon on the bass, and [[Jakub May]] as the drummer.<ref name="jjwilk">{{cite web|url=https://www.jimmyjazz.pl/Wilk-Nowy-album-The-Analogs-na-CD-i-winylu-news-pol-1515935800.html|title='Wilk"..... Nowy album The Analogs na CD i winylu|publisher=Jimmy Jazz Records|website=jimmyjazz.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26|date=2018-01-14}}</ref> In the same year, Piguła and singer Kamil Rosiak started their acoustic [[Paweł Czekała#Projekt_Pudło|''Projekt Pudło'']], which led them to perform duet versions of The Analogs songs in penitentiaries, correctional facilities, and drug addiction centres across Poland – starting in August and going on numerous other ''Projekt Pudło'' tours since then.<ref name="pudło" /><ref name="słuwię">{{cite web|url=https://www.sw.gov.pl/aktualnosc/zaklad-karny-w-potulicach-muzycy-zespolu-the-analogs-zagrali-w-potulicach|title=Muzycy zespołu "The Analogs" zagrali w Potulicach|publisher=Służba Więzienna|website=sw.gov.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26}}</ref><ref name="supexp">{{cite web|url=https://szczecin.se.pl/legenda-polskiego-punk-rocka-za-kratkami-the-analogs-ucza-zycia-muzyka-wideo-aa-utef-SfgR-EZ6Z.html|title=Legenda polskiego punk-rocka za kratkami. The Analogs uczą życia... muzyką|publisher=[[Super Express (newspaper)|Super Express]]|website=szczecin.se.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26|date=2018-12-06|author=Grzegorz Kluczyński}}</ref> The Analogs returned to the [[Goniądz]] ''Rock na Bagnie'' festival in 2018<ref name="bagno" /> and took part in the re-activated Punky Reggage Live tour in 2019.<ref name="starprze">{{cite web|url=https://staraprzepompownia.pl/event/punky-reggae-live-2019-farben-lehre-gutek-analogs-leniwiec/|title=Punky Reggae live 2019 / FARBEN LEHRE + GUTEK + ANALOGS + LENIWIEC|publisher=Klub Stara Przepompownia|website=staraprzepompownia.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26}}</ref> The band played around 165 concerts in 2019.<ref name="sztukmix">{{cite interview|last=Rosiak|first=Kamil|interviewer=Maciej Majewski|title=Kamil Rosiak (Dybuk) [Rozmowa]|work=SztukMix.pl Rozmowy|date=2023-06-16|publisher=SztukMix.pl|url=https://sztukmix.pl/kamil-rosiak-dybuk-rozmowa/|access-date=2024-03-07}}</ref>
Before the album was released, Grzegorz Król had had an alcohol problem, what affected his performances on stage. As the pressure within the band grew he was forced to leave the group. The place of second guitarist was taken by [[Artur Szmit]], who had previously been exchanging Czekała with [[bass guitar]].


In 2020 came the 25th anniversary,<ref name="dwutygsuw">{{cite web|url=https://dwutygodniksuwalski.pl/zaproszenia/25-lecie-zespolu-the-analogs/|title=25-lecie zespołu The Analogs|publisher=DwuTygodnik Suwalski|website=dwutygodniksuwalski.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26}}</ref> followed in 2021 by yet another warmly received album (''CHWDP'') that carried on the band's tradition of socially aware lyrics.<ref name="pekult">{{cite web|url=https://www.pelnakultura.info/item/the-analogs-zbeer.html|title=The Analogs, Zbeer|publisher=Pełna Kultura|website=pelnakultura.info|accessdate=2024-02-26}}</ref><ref name="pppm">{{cite web|url=https://polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl/2021/03/04/premierowy-album-zespolu-the-analogs/|title=Premierowy album zespołu The Analogs|publisher=Polska Płyta / Polska Muzyka|website=polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26|date=2021-03-04}}</ref> Although Piguła's lyrics had always dealt with themes of working class issues and life on the streets, the songs on ''CHDWP'' delved even deeper into the marginalised topics of economic exploitation, social inequalities, violence used in the name of governments, lies of politicians, and disillusionment with capitalism.<ref name="pppm" /> Kamil Rosiak started a [[black metal]]/punk band called ''Dybuk'' during lockdowns caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Poland]], while remaining the singer and guitarist of The Analogs.<ref name="sztukmix" />
Year 2001 began by the concert at the "Punk [[Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity]]" in [[Kraków]]. At that time the band managed to take [[Błażej Halski]] from Vespa band, who exchanged the second guitarist. The Analogs played a set of concerts in [[Poland]] and [[Germany]], together with [[The Prowlers]]. As both bands' alcohol abusing and their alcoholic parties scared boss of the [[Mad Buther Records]], plans to release The Analogs record in [[Germany]] were abandoned.{{fact|date=December 2021}}


The Analogs continued to play at anti-racist and anti-nationalist events in the 2020s.<ref name="mpra" /><ref name="cgkcz" /> Their [[Częstochowa]] live performance in February of 2024, in spite of the musicians' ages, was described as showing the same "exuberance, energy and strong emphasis on a clear message" that the band has always been known for.<ref name="cgkcz">{{cite web|url=https://www.cgk.czestochowa.pl/blog/artykul/433,the-analogs---muzyczny-ogien-i-wiecznie-zywe-idealy|title=The Analogs – muzyczny ogień i wiecznie żywe ideały|publisher=CGK|website=cgk.czestochowa.pl|accessdate=2024-02-26|date=2024-02-15|author=Piotr Karoński|quote=Wszyscy śledzący karierę zespołu doskonale wiedzą, że żywiołowość, energia i silny nacisk na wyrazisty przekaz, to coś, co od początku wyróżnia The Analogs. Tak też było podczas częstochowskiego koncertu. Muzycy pokazali, że nie wpasowują się w mainstreamowe, bezideologiczne, komercyjne granie ery techno. Scena zamieniła się w miejsce, gdzie wszystko płonie, ulice zamieniają się w stertę gruzu, zgliszcza straszą szkieletami martwych murów, dym wgryza się pod powieki i szczypie w oczy, a hałas wwierca się do samego środka mózgu. Ta pozorna destrukcja to jednak nie zapowiedź zagłady, czy zniszczenia. The Analogs tworząc silne i porywające tło muzyczne dalecy są od próby wystraszenia odbiorcy. Całe to „zamieszanie” to siła, przy pomocy której pragną wzmocnić to, co chcieliby przekazać publiczności. Instrumenty w rękach muzyków to buldożery, karabiny i miotacze ognia, które połączone ze słowami stają się narzędziem, unicestwiającym, to co złe i odczłowieczone, by budować to, co pozytywne i ludzkie.<br>W Muzyczne Mecie mogliśmy się przekonać, że choć od pierwszych scenicznych kroków zespół dzieli niemal 30 lat, pozostaje on wierny swym - choć młodzieńczym, to jednak ponadczasowym - ideałom. Gdy zaczynali w latach dziewięćdziesiątych, w czasie trwających właśnie przemian społeczno-politycznych, zaczęli dostrzegać, że ówczesna rzeczywistość, to nie tylko przyjazna przestrzeń, oferująca możliwość rozwoju i świetlanej przyszłości. Obok zjawisk pozytywnych, równolegle wzrastała przemoc, brak szacunku i nietolerancja. The Analogs chcieli wtedy o tym krzyczeć. I muzyka im na to pozwoliła.<br>Do dziś zespół bacznie przygląda się światu i wszystkim otaczającym nas zjawiskom. Nadal ma wiele do powiedzenia, widząc, że ich idee, nie starzeją się i pozostają uniwersalne, niezależnie od czasu, miejsca, systemu, czy politycznego ustroju. Ta konsekwencja w działaniu, to obok żywiołowej i porywającej muzyki, siła odpowiedzialna za popularność The Analogs, bo w każdym miejscu świata byli, są i będą ludzie, którzy w muzyce, oprócz rytmicznego tupania w parkiet będą poszukiwali czegoś więcej. I dla nich właśnie, grają i tworzą szczecińscy muzycy. Zarówno dla tych starszych, doświadczonych, jak i dla młodych, którzy będąc jeszcze kilka kroków przed dorosłością, potrafią dostrzec, że w życiu nie liczy się wyłącznie zabawa, lecz również wartości.}}</ref>
In fall 2001 a new record ''[[Blask Szminki]]'' was released. At that time band played their first concert in [[Prague]].

===Concerts with the stars===
In the beginning of 2002 The Analogs played again at "Punk Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity", together with [[Anti-Nowhere League]], [[Los Fastidios]], [[Skarface]] and [[Oxymoron]]. After this gig Dariusz Stefański decided to leave the band.

In spring 2002 the band played several concerts in [[Italy]] and in summer The Analogs appeared at [[Antifest]] in [[Czech Republic|Czech]]. Jacek Tomczak joined the band as a guitarist.

The same year band supported (together with [[Bulbulators]]) [[The Exploited]] at the concert in [[Kraków]]. Due to high costs of tickets this event had small attendance.

===The later records===
Another studio session (this time in Elvis Van Tomato, [[Szczecin]]) resulted with ''[[Trucizna]]'' album which was promoted later on a set of gigs with [[Los Fastidios]]. As a part of tradition The Analogs included few covers{{ref|covers}} on their record: [[Cock Sparrer]]'s, [[The 4-Skins]]' and [[The Ramones]]'.

In 2003 band appeared at Czech Republic's [[Antifest]], being that time the only band from [[Poland]]. In that year three members decided to leave the band for different reasons. Ziemowit Pawluk was not able to share his time between The Analogs and his professional career any more, [[Błażej Halski]] had to return to his family town, [[Kielce]], and Dariusz Tkaczyk couldn't deal with the absence of the latter. Some crucial changes followed. [[Paweł Boguszewski]] took over [[drummer]] position and [[Piotr Półtorak]] started playing [[guitar]]. The most important change was the come back of [[Dominik Pyrzyna]] as a [[Singing|vocalist]].

In the beginning of 2004, the band released ''[[Kroniki Policyjne]]'' album which was a long expected one, as it was to be the first album after switching vocalist position back to Dominik.

In October and November 2004 The Analogs played as many concerts as never before and in the beginning of 2005 they took a break, preparing to band's 10th anniversary. The only exception were two trips to [[Italy]].

===10 years after...===
The 10th anniversary took place at the last weekend of April 2005, and lasted for two days. Many guest stars were invited, including: [[Schizma]], [[Vespa]], [[AEFDE]], [[Komety]], [[PDS (band)|PDS]], [[WSC (band)|WSC]], [[Zbeer]], [[Wściekły Pies]], [[Anti Dread]] and many more.

In summer 2005, the band took part in two large festivals, one in [[Germany]] ("Glaubitz") and [[Czech Republic]] ([[Antifest]]).

On August 22 the premiere of the next record took place, [[Talent Zero]], as a part of celebrating The Analogs anniversary. The album consisted completely of classic punk rock covers with lyrics translated into [[Poland|Polish]].

===The Analogs today===
In the beginning of 2006 "Dmuchacz" left the band, and on his place the band chose Kacper Kosiński. While going on [[Punk & Disorderly]] festival Kacper unfortunately did not take his ID, so he had to pass the border on a lent one.

The record ''[[Poza Prawem]]'' came out in October 2006. The same year band's cover of one of [[Dezerter]]'s songs was included on [[Dezerter]]'s tribute album ''[[Nie ma zagrożenia - jest Dezerter]]''.
In December 2006 [[Piotr Półtorak]] decided to quit the band for "personal and family" reasons. His position was taken over by Miro, guitarist of bands like [[Anti Dread]] and [[Needle & Pins]].


==Band members==
==Band members==
[[Image:2015 Woodstock 141 The Analogs.jpg|thumb|Former singer [[Dominik Pyrzyna|Dominik "Harcerz" Pyrzyna]] in 2015]]
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Paweł "Piguła" Czekała, London, 02.11.2019.png|thumb|Piguła, founder and guitarist, performing live in London]] -->
[[Image:2015 Woodstock 141 The Analogs.jpg|thumb|Former singer [[Dominik Pyrzyna|Dominik "Harcerz" Pyrzyna]]]]
[[File:2015 Woodstock 136 The Analogs.jpg|thumb|Former drummer Szymon "Kanister" Jędrol in 2015]]


===Current members===
===Current members===
*[[Paweł Czekała|Paweł "Piguła" Czekała]] - [[guitar]]
*[[Paweł Czekała|Paweł "Piguła" Czekała]] – [[guitar]]
*Kamil Rosiak - [[vocal]]s, [[guitar]]
*Kamil Rosiak – [[vocal]]s, [[guitar]]
*Przemysław "Benon" Kaczmarek - [[bass guitar]]
*Przemysław "Benon" Kaczmarek – [[bass guitar]]
*Jakub May - [[Drum kit|drums]]
*[[Jakub May]] – [[Drum kit|drums]]


===Former members===
===Former members===
*[[Dominik Pyrzyna|Dominik "Harcerz" Pyrzyna]] - vocals (1996–1999, 2004–2016)
*[[Dominik Pyrzyna|Dominik "Harcerz" Pyrzyna]] – vocals (1996–1999, 2004–2016)
*[[Marek Adamowicz|Marek "Oreł" Adamowicz]]{{ref|Orel}} - guitar (1995–1996)
*[[Marek Adamowicz|Marek "Oreł" Adamowicz]]{{ref|Orel}} – guitar (1995–1996)
*[[Artur Szmit]] - bass guitar (1998–1999), guitar (2000-2001)
*Artur Szmit - bass guitar (1998–1999), guitar (2000-2001)
*[[Błażej Halski|Błażej "Komisarz" Halski]] - guitar (2001–2004)
*[[Błażej Halski|Błażej "Komisarz" Halski]] – guitar (2001–2004)
*Ziemowit Pawluk - drummer (1995-2003)
*Ziemowit Pawluk – drummer (1995–2003)


===Timeline===
===Timeline===
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bar:Lipniewski text:"Mirosław Lipniewski"
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* ''[[Trucizna]]'' (Jimmy Jazz Records 2003)
* ''[[Trucizna]]'' (Jimmy Jazz Records 2003)
* ''[[Kroniki Policyjne]]'' (Jimmy Jazz Records 2004)
* ''[[Kroniki Policyjne]]'' (Jimmy Jazz Records 2004)
* ''[[Talent Zero]]'' (Jimmy Jazz Records 2005)
* ''Talent Zero'' (Jimmy Jazz Records 2005)
* ''[[Poza prawem]]'' (Jimmy Jazz Records 2006)
* ''[[Poza prawem]]'' (Jimmy Jazz Records 2006)
* ''[[Najlepsze z najgorszych]]''{{ref|Najlepsze}} (Jimmy Jazz Records 2007)
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* ''[[Wilk (The Analogs album)|Wilk]]'' (Lou & Rocked Boys 2018)
* ''[[Wilk (The Analogs album)|Wilk]]'' (Lou & Rocked Boys 2018)
* ''[[Projekt Pudło]]'' (Oldschool Records 2019)
* ''[[Projekt Pudło]]'' (Oldschool Records 2019)
* ''[[CHWDP (The Analogs album)|CHWDP]]'' (Oldschool Records 2021)
* ''[[Bestia (The Analogs album)|Bestia]]'' (Oldschool Records 2024)


==Notes==
==Notes==
#{{note|Orel}}After leaving the band, Marek became a [[drum and bass]] DJ. The Analogs song called "Marek" is a tribute to him.
#{{note|Orel}}After leaving the band, Marek became a [[drum and bass]] DJ. The Analogs song called "Marek" is a tribute to him.
#{{note|Pigula}}He remained in prison for four years.
#{{note|Najlepsze}}Released as a vinyl LP in 2005 and 2 years after as a CD + DVD. Compilation of bands all time hits, recorded on a special studio session, prepared for the 10th anniversary.
#{{note|Najlepsze}}Released as a vinyl LP in 2005 and 2 years after as a CD + DVD. Compilation of bands all time hits, recorded on a special studio session, prepared for the 10th anniversary.
#{{note|Iwan}}Iwan died few years later in an accident in [[London]] (riding a [[Motor scooter|scooter]]). Band's song titled ''Iwan'' is a tribute to their longtime friend.
#{{note|Iwan}}Iwan died a few years later in an accident in [[London]] (riding a [[Scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]]). The Analogs song titled ''Iwan'' is a tribute to their longtime friend.
#{{note|OiMlodziez}}First release as a [[Compact audio cassette|MC]], later released as a [[Split record|split]] with [[Ramzes & the Hooligans]]
#{{note|OiMlodziez}}First released as a [[Compact audio cassette|MC]], later released as a [[Split record|split]] with [[Ramzes & the Hooligans]], finally re-released as its own album several times on CD and vinyl.
#{{note|covers}}It is a tradition that The Analogs include foreign [[punk rock]] bands covers on their albums. In general those are always translated into [[Poland|Polish]]. The only exception are "He He He" ([[Cock Sparrer]] cover from ''[[Oi! Młodzież]]'') and "Rebel Yell" ([[Billy Idol]] cover from ''[[Street Punk Rulez!]]'')


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
*{{in lang|pl}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20070311011309/http://www.analogs.inet.pl/main.php?go=historia Analogs history on official website]
*{{in lang|pl}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218085731/http://analogs.inet.pl/forum/ Band's official forum]
*{{in lang|pl}} [http://www.jimmyjazz.pl Jimmy Jazz Records]


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|The Analogs}}
{{Commons category|The Analogs}}
*{{in lang|pl}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218165055/http://www.analogs.inet.pl/ Official Website]
*{{in lang|pl}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218165055/http://www.analogs.inet.pl/ Official Website]
*{{in lang|pl}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218085731/http://analogs.inet.pl/forum/ Band's official forum]
*{{in lang|pl}} [http://www.jimmyjazz.pl Jimmy Jazz Records]


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Latest revision as of 04:20, 1 August 2024

This article is about the Polish street punk band. For the Dutch tribute act to the Beatles, see The Analogues. For other uses, see Analog (disambiguation).
The Analogs
The Analogs live in London, November 2019
The Analogs live in London, November 2019
Background information
OriginPoland
Genres
Years active1995–present
LabelsRock'n'roller
Jimmy Jazz Records
Oldschool Records
MembersPaweł "Piguła" Czekała
Kamil Rosiak
Przemysław "Benon" Kaczmarek
Jakub May
Past membersZiemowit Pawluk
Dominik Pyrzyna
Artur Szmit

The Analogs are a Polish street punk band. Originating in Szczecin, they have been successful on the local and international punk rock scene with hundreds of concerts played across Europe as well as musical releases in Poland, Russia, and the USA.[2] The Analogs have seen coverage in major Polish news outlets (such as Gazeta Wyborcza or Onet.pl) as well as many alternative music publications and punk zines.[2][3][4][5]

Although almost absent from national radio and television stations, they are well-known among the underground audience in Poland, as well as in Germany, Russia, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and other countries where they often tour.[6] They have been referred to as the most active and most popular street punk band in Poland, where they are seen as precursors of the genre and credited with popularising it in the country.[2][6][7]

Despite originally being an "apolitical" formation, The Analogs have always been completely committed to anti-fascism and anti-racism.[8][9][4][10] Eventually they started referring to themselves as "100% leftie"[11] and began focusing on even more social issues in their songs.[12][13] They have performed alongside influential ska artist Roy Ellis and recognise the multi-cultural roots of the skinhead subculture.[14][8]

Band history

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1995–1996: Formation and early days

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In Szczecin during the spring of 1995, three members of the Polish ska group Dr. Cycos came together to start a new punk band: Paweł "Piguła" Czekała as the bassist, Marek "Oreł" Adamowicz on the guitar, and Ziemowit Pawluk as the drummer.[15] Tomasz "Iwan" Iwanow[1] was the first candidate for the role of vocalist, but he was quickly replaced by Dominik "Harcerz" Pyrzyna.[16][2]

When the first album of The Analogs was released in 1996, Piguła was imprisoned for criminal activity. His imprisonment, spanning two sentences that lasted a total of nearly five years, affected him deeply; he later reflected on these experiences in some lyrics of the band's songs, of which he has always been the main writer.[17][18] After leaving jail for the second time, Piguła became straight edge, dedicating his life to music and sports. These decisions would later inspire him and another band member to start Projekt Pudło in 2018.[19]

During Piguła's troubles with the law, he was replaced on the bass first by Szymon Gebel and later by Artur Szmit.[16] The first album, Oi! Młodzież ("Oi! Youth"), was received positively on the local alternative scene in 1996 and would go on to become one of the most iconic Oi! and punk releases in Poland. Originally sold only as a cassette tape, it saw several CD and vinyl re-releases, and is now considered a cult classic in the history of Polish punk rock.[6][20]

Although the band would later become much more left-wing in its lyrical themes, their early image was "apolitical" – for which they faced backlash from some of the anarchist and feminist circles that have been active on the Polish punk scene from the start.[16] Despite that, The Analogs remained committed to anti-fascism and took part in various musical initiatives that opposed racism (particularly among skinheads) in Poland.[8][9][4]

At a time when the punk and skinhead scenes in the country were often quite violently opposed to each other, The Analogs (a group of three anti-Nazi skinheads and a punk singer) preached punk and skin unity, which made them very popular in the underground.[21]

1997–2005: Start of an international career

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Harcerz (left) and Piguła (right) playing live for The Analogs in Tczew, March 2007

Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Piguła remained on the bass when free and continued to write the band's lyrics from his cell when in prison. Harcerz was for a time replaced by Dariusz "Smalec" Tkaczyk as vocalist, only to return in 2004. These years saw a number of different guitarists play with The Analogs, namely: Grzegorz "Heniek" Król, Artur Szmit, Dariusz "Kwadrat" Stefański, Błażej Halski, Jacek Tomczak, Piotr Półtorak, and Jakub Krawczyk. Paweł "Dmuchacz" Boguszewski eventually replaced Ziemowit Pawluk on the drums.[16]

In 1997, three songs by The Analogs (mistakenly named "Analogics" on the cover) appeared on the third volume of the Oi! It's A World Invasion compilation released by UK-based labels Bronco Bullfrog Records and Step-1.[22] This was followed by another international feature on the third German-Italian release of KOB Vs Mad Butcher in 2001.[23] Come autumn, they played their first concert in Prague.[16]

During 2002, The Analogs performed again at the punk initiative [pl] of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, together with Anti-Nowhere League, Los Fastidios, Skarface, and Oxymoron.[3][24] In spring of the same year, The Analogs performed several times in Italy and in the summer they appeared at Antifest in the Czech Republic.[16] Also in 2002, a song by The Analogs was featured on Class Pride World Wide 2 of Insurgence Records in Canada.[25]

In 2003, the Italian label Havin' A Laugh Records released a song of The Analogs on Stay Punk! (An International Punk Rock Compilation).[26] By December 2003, the band had recorded 5 albums and were invited to play at Punk & Disorderly festival in Germany. The Analogs were the only Polish artists playing at that concert, returning to perform at the same festival in 2004 and again in 2006.[16][27]

The 10th anniversary of the group took place on the last weekend of April 2005 and lasted for two days. Many guest stars were invited, including: Schizma, Vespa, AEFDE, Komety, PDS, WSC, Zbeer, Wściekły Pies, Anti Dread, and many more.[28] During summer of the same year, The Analogs took part in two large festivals, one in Germany ("Glaubitz") and the second a return to the Czech Republic for Antifest.[16]

2006–2015: More albums and European tours

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The Analogs playing at Przystanek Woodstock, July 2015
Bassist Przemysław "Benon" Kaczmarek in 2015

At the start of 2006, Dmuchacz left the band and Kacper Kosiński became the new drummer. In the same year, their cover of a Dezerter song was featured on Dezerter's tribute album Nie ma zagrożenia - jest Dezerter.[29] By December, Piotr Półtorak had to leave The Analogs for personal reasons and was replaced by Mirosław "Miro" Lipniewski, the guitarist of Anti Dread.[16] The Analogs continued to be active, both on the stage and in the studio, releasing an album almost every year.[27]

The first half of 2007 brought the band to London, which was also their last concert with Kacper who left to be replaced by Sylwester "Billy" Biliński on the drums. With spring 2008 came a live performance of The Analogs in Moscow. Miro left the band as Piguła moved from bassist to guitarist, while Tomasz Majorek joined to play the bass. Kacper returned in 2009 to be the band's drummer again, replacing Billy. In October of the same year, The Analogs played in Edinburgh.[30][16]

Kacper left again in 2010 to be replaced by Marcin "Juras" Grzelak on the drums. 2012 brought more releases and tours, including gigs in Oslo, Dublin, a return to London, and an important performance on the large stage at Przystanek Woodstock.[16][30][31] In autumn of 2012, Jakub Krawczyk left and Kamil Rosiak joined to take his place as guitarist for the tour. In December, Rosiak left along with Juras and Tomasz Majorek; they were replaced by Krystian Faszczewski (guitar), Karol Faszczewski (drums), and Przemysław "Benon" Kaczmarek (bass).[16]

The Analogs visited Moscow again in 2013.[30] This year also marked their return to Przystanek Woodstock.[32] Come spring 2014, Kamil Rosiak came back to replace Krystian on the guitar; Szymon "Kanister" Jędrol became the new drummer when Karol left with Krystian.[16] In 2015, The Analogs celebrated their 20th anniversary with a tour and performed at the Rock na Bagnie festival in Goniądz.[5][33]

2016–present: New singer and Projekt Pudło

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At the turn of 2015/2016, the band's longtime vocalist Dominik "Harcerz" Pyrzyna fell ill and, by autumn of 2016, was forced to stop singing due to his deteriorating health; Kamil Rosiak took on the mantle as The Analogs' new singer while continuing to play the guitar for them.[21] During the same year, the band played at Przystanek Woodstock again.[34]

With January 2018 came Wilk, the band's first full-length release featuring their new line-up – Rosiak on the guitar and vocals, Piguła as guitarist, Benon on the bass, and Jakub May as the drummer.[35] In the same year, Piguła and singer Kamil Rosiak started their acoustic Projekt Pudło, which led them to perform duet versions of The Analogs songs in penitentiaries, correctional facilities, and drug addiction centres across Poland – starting in August and going on numerous other Projekt Pudło tours since then.[19][36][37] The Analogs returned to the Goniądz Rock na Bagnie festival in 2018[33] and took part in the re-activated Punky Reggage Live tour in 2019.[38] The band played around 165 concerts in 2019.[39]

In 2020 came the 25th anniversary,[40] followed in 2021 by yet another warmly received album (CHWDP) that carried on the band's tradition of socially aware lyrics.[41][13] Although Piguła's lyrics had always dealt with themes of working class issues and life on the streets, the songs on CHDWP delved even deeper into the marginalised topics of economic exploitation, social inequalities, violence used in the name of governments, lies of politicians, and disillusionment with capitalism.[13] Kamil Rosiak started a black metal/punk band called Dybuk during lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland, while remaining the singer and guitarist of The Analogs.[39]

The Analogs continued to play at anti-racist and anti-nationalist events in the 2020s.[10][12] Their Częstochowa live performance in February of 2024, in spite of the musicians' ages, was described as showing the same "exuberance, energy and strong emphasis on a clear message" that the band has always been known for.[12]

Band members

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Former singer Dominik "Harcerz" Pyrzyna in 2015
Former drummer Szymon "Kanister" Jędrol in 2015

Current members

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Former members

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Timeline

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Discography

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Notes

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  1. ^ After leaving the band, Marek became a drum and bass DJ. The Analogs song called "Marek" is a tribute to him.
  2. ^ Released as a vinyl LP in 2005 and 2 years after as a CD + DVD. Compilation of bands all time hits, recorded on a special studio session, prepared for the 10th anniversary.
  3. ^ Iwan died a few years later in an accident in London (riding a scooter). The Analogs song titled Iwan is a tribute to their longtime friend.
  4. ^ First released as a MC, later released as a split with Ramzes & the Hooligans, finally re-released as its own album several times on CD and vinyl.

See also

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    W Muzyczne Mecie mogliśmy się przekonać, że choć od pierwszych scenicznych kroków zespół dzieli niemal 30 lat, pozostaje on wierny swym - choć młodzieńczym, to jednak ponadczasowym - ideałom. Gdy zaczynali w latach dziewięćdziesiątych, w czasie trwających właśnie przemian społeczno-politycznych, zaczęli dostrzegać, że ówczesna rzeczywistość, to nie tylko przyjazna przestrzeń, oferująca możliwość rozwoju i świetlanej przyszłości. Obok zjawisk pozytywnych, równolegle wzrastała przemoc, brak szacunku i nietolerancja. The Analogs chcieli wtedy o tym krzyczeć. I muzyka im na to pozwoliła.
    Do dziś zespół bacznie przygląda się światu i wszystkim otaczającym nas zjawiskom. Nadal ma wiele do powiedzenia, widząc, że ich idee, nie starzeją się i pozostają uniwersalne, niezależnie od czasu, miejsca, systemu, czy politycznego ustroju. Ta konsekwencja w działaniu, to obok żywiołowej i porywającej muzyki, siła odpowiedzialna za popularność The Analogs, bo w każdym miejscu świata byli, są i będą ludzie, którzy w muzyce, oprócz rytmicznego tupania w parkiet będą poszukiwali czegoś więcej. I dla nich właśnie, grają i tworzą szczecińscy muzycy. Zarówno dla tych starszych, doświadczonych, jak i dla młodych, którzy będąc jeszcze kilka kroków przed dorosłością, potrafią dostrzec, że w życiu nie liczy się wyłącznie zabawa, lecz również wartości.
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