Ścianka is a Polish

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band formed in 1994 in

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by guitarist Maciej Cieślak. In 1998 Ścianka were signed by independent label Biodro Records and recorded their debut album entitled ''Statek kosmiczny Ścianka'' (''Ścianka the Spaceship''). After its release, the group received critical and audience acclaim. Their next full-length album, ''Dni wiatru'', moved away from the garage-rock sound of their debut album.

Members

* Maciej Cieślak (

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, voice) * Arkadiusz Kowalczyk (

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) * Wojciech Michałowski (1994 to 1997,

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) *

Jacek Lachowicz Jacek Lachowicz (born 15 November 1972 in Gostynin) is a Polish musician, author and producer. He began his musical career playing synthesizer in the alternative rock group Ścianka from 1996 to 2005. He played synthesizer in 2000 in the group ...

(1996 to 2005,

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s) * Tran Chi (1997 to 1998, bass guitar) * Andrzej Koczan (1998 to 2005, bass guitar) * Michał Biela (since 2005, bass guitar,

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)

Discography

* 1995-1997 ''Robaki'' (demo tape) * 1998 ''

Statek kosmiczny Ścianka ''Statek kosmiczny Ścianka'' (''Ścianka the Spaceship''; often abbreviated to ''Statek kosmiczny'') released in 1998 was the debut album of Polish rock group Ścianka. The album was recorded in Maciek Cieślak's home studio in Sopot. It receive ...

'' Biodro Records BRCD 002 * 1999 ''…only your bus doesn't stop here EP'' Sissy Records * 2001 '' Dni wiatru'' Sissy Records * 2001 ''Sława EP'' Sissy Records * 2002 ''Białe wakacje EP'' Sissy Records/BMG SI029CDS/74321954622 * 2002 '' Białe wakacje'' Sissy Records/BMG SI030/74321954612 * 2003 ''Harfa traw EP'' Sissy Records/BMG SI037 CDS/82876520362 * 2006 ''Boję się zasnąć, boję się wrócić do domu'' EP Ampersand/Isound * 2006 '' Pan Planeta'' Ampersand/Isound * 2007 '' Secret Sister'' EP My Shit In Your Coffee

External links

Official Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Scianka Musical groups established in 1994 Polish rock music groups