KTO UKRADŁ CIASTKA Rozdział 1992–1993 LP

AGNI HOTRA, R.U.T.A., B.S.B., NO! BRUNO !, CYMEON Xのメンバーが在籍していたとされる、ポーランドDIYハードコア92-93年のスタジオ、ライヴ音源集。16ページブックレット付、201枚限定盤。

https://ktoukradlciastka.bandcamp.com/album/rozdzia-xi
I had never heard of KTO UKRADŁ CIASTKA when I went to Poland for the first time in 2003 and WHN? played the Refuse 10th Anniversary show. KTO UKRADŁ CIASTKA had reformed for that one gig and it was clear that their influence was strong in the DIY scene…it was also completely fucking wild. A vinyl reissue of the first cassette release on Refuse Records, Rozdział 1992–1993 captures the band live in 1993 and a rehearsal from ’92. The audience recordings are pretty rough, but the record settles in after the first few tracks, and the power really comes out when they hit their stride around “Butapren.” The rehearsal, however, is amazing—seven doses of pure fire from a band bridging the gap from classic ska/reggae-infused ’80s Polish punk to the then-modern world of European DIY hardcore, with a sharp triple-vocal attack and constant urge to speed up and fall (or fly) off the rails. Political, straightedge, pro-animal rights, KTO UKRADŁ CIASTKA was blazing their own trail in early 1990s Poland, and this document was clearly put together by someone who followed in their wake. Just a couple of hundred copies, with a gorgeous printed booklet full of photo and flyers and a previously unavailable recording of the anti-fascist anthem “RAAF.” I highly recommend reading the label’s write-up on the history of the band and the release—perhaps it’s a copout to send a reader to the label, but in this case there’s an extensive and personal history with the band, and few people can put their importance in context better. An incredible release.


KTO UKRADŁ CIASTKA started in 1991 in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki (near Warsaw). The band existed until 1994 and played a dozen or so shows, gaining recognition around the local punk and hardcore scene. At that time, they distinguished themselves with their dynamic, fast hardcore punk. Their sound was influenced by both the eagerly listened to bands of the international hardcore scene of the time along with the Polish HC Punk of the 80s. They were also one of the first bands around who promoted a drug-free lifestyle and vegetarianism. Other urgent topics such as anti-fascism were also enthusiastically presented. The breakup of the band did not end their history. Instead at the same time this marked the start of the history of Refuse Records. The band's only release, the cassette "Rozdział XI", was released by Refuse with the number 001. A few years later the band ZŁODZIEJE ROWERÓW released a cover song of K.U.C. on their album in 1999. In 2003, K.U.C. reformed for one single performance during the 10th anniversary of Refuse Records, giving a great show to a full house at Warsaw's Remont. Some members of KTO UKRADŁ CIASTKA continued to play in bands, the names of which might be recognizable: AGNI HOTRA, R.U.T.A., B.S.B., NO! BRUNO !, the reformed CYMEON X, or now in TASIEMKA. The material on this record includes recordings from the ’92 rehearsal and live recordings from two shows from 1993. Most of the material is identical to what was released on the original cassette, with the difference being the live recordings from Zambrów come mostly from another source of this performance than those originally published. Additionally, the album features the song "RAAF" (Radical Anti Fascist Action - was the name for many direct and militant activties against the wave of neofascists in Poland at the time) from their last show in December 1993, played after significant personnel changes. This album is very archival in nature and was created for those who were part of this story. The quality of the recordings is far from perfect - be aware of it when selecting this album. 16 page booklet is included. One-time pressing of 201 copies. This release is dedicated to members of the band Siasiek and Bromba. Rest in Power.