SBB
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Topic: SBB
Posted By: Tuzvihar
Subject: SBB
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 11:47
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Ok. This polish band is very rarely discussed here and so I thought of a thread dedicated to them. I've got the following albums of theirs:   
I know it's not many and I'm definitely going to get more of their stuff in the future 'cos I really enjoy them. A very good jazz rock band. They've got a brilliant guitar player - Antymos Apostolis. And their leader Jozef Skrzek I find a solid multiinstrumentalist (bass, Hammond organ, moog, mellotron, clavinet, etc.) and a decent vocalist. And what's your attitude towards them?  ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
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Posted By: Fourside
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 11:58
| These guys are a great band. "Z Których Krwi Krew Moja" off of Pamiec is simply stunning, what a vocal performance by Skrzek there. I don't believe I have heard them play Jazz-rock though, where can I hear that. |
Posted By: DallasBryan
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 12:22
| anyone know where to get a copy of Nieman's Katharsis? |
Posted By: Ed_The_Dead
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 12:27
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I've seen the SBB remasters for quite a low price in the stores lately... Wonder what to pick up 1st... I don't know why but I really wanna try "Memento..." I just like the cover ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ed_the_dead/?chartstyle=asimpleblue5"> 
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Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 12:31
Well, they're listed under Jazz Rock/Fusion in the archives but honestly I'm not sure of this label either. If they play jazz rock then it's much more rock than jazz IMO. ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Fourside wrote:Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 12:34
Yeah, I've picked up "Ze slowem biegne do ciebie" for 13 PLN in Empik Megastore in Krakow recently. ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: Ed_The_Dead
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 12:38
Hah! Thats almost for free!
Is it the digipack edition? I yes, than you are one lucky guy. Although cheep, they don't go under the 29.99 pln line here in szczecin  ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ed_the_dead/?chartstyle=asimpleblue5">
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Posted By: pavlus
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 15:09
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Great Polish band! This band is legend. Members of SBB are: Józef Skrzek (bass, keyboards) - probably the best Polish prog artist. Antymos Apostolis (guitars) - great virtuoso, amazing solos, especially on "Memento..." album Jerzy Piotrowski (drums) - also excellent drummer, not very striking but effective (in 80's he played in ultra-pop band Kombi - that was worse than Phil Collins!!) I have heard 5 albums: SBB1, SBB3 (Pamiec), Ze Słowiem Biegne Do Ciebie, Memento z Banalnym Tryptykiem and New Century (with Paul Wertico). The best by far is "Memento...". Masterpiece!! I recommend it to every prog fan. Actually, this one isn't jazz-rock. I would rather call it symphonic prog. Really! |
Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 15:42
Kombi! I like them. 
They're responsible for my liking of electric drums sound. ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 17:33
SBB...ahhh...I thought we were gonna talk about Starless and Bible black...
------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: cucacola54
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 18:10
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SBB Rox!! i like them a lot, but his music is so hard to find here in Mexico.. im considering buying his Boxset (Anthology 1974 - 2004) in the internet... 22 albums, around $195.00 USD, i just have Pamiec right now, great album, i love it ------------- Most listened albums last week 
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Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 18:32
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Tried to listen to their music. First impression is: boring.
Maybe their music will grow on me after repeated listenings, I don't know. ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: The Rock
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 20:23
I own the box set.Great value for your buck.
Great for the completist like me,all of their albums up to 2004 are included as well as TONS of bonus tracks.
The live album ''Karlstad 1975'' is absolutely wondeful.Spontaneus and experimental,the band plays a one and only perfermance that is breathtaking.
 ------------- What's gonna come out of my mouth is gonna come out of my soul."Skip Prokop" |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 21:23
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SBB is one of the best bands I've "discovered" within the last five years (or post-2000). I had a few of the earlier CD issues but got rid of them when I got the Anthology box set the week Laser's Edge was having a sale (15% off $160.00!). Of course, I have all the DVDs. Essential listening!
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Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: June 20 2006 at 22:13
They seem pretty cool. I haven't purchased any of their stuff, but it's definitely on the list. 
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Posted By: S Lang
Date Posted: July 05 2006 at 16:39
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"Karlstad" is my fave and perhaps closest to jazz-rock other than their more recent, fusion inspired releases.
I'd wholeheartedly recommend any of their Live releases from the '70s, some of which I was fortunate to attend then.This trio plays with incredible enthusiasm and even inspired other bands to the point that it nearly created another Genre!
Admittedly, I find some of the vocal parts rather boring, but sometimes they do come off well. Of their Studio recordings I prefer "Pamiec" the most.
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