Urlaub in Polen

Urlaub in Polen (German for "Holiday in Poland") is a German noise rock electronica duo formed in 1999 in Cologne.

Urlaub in Polen
OriginCologne, NRW, Germany
GenresNoise rock
Electronica
Years active1999 – present
LabelsRAKETEmusik, Strange Ways Records
MembersGeorg Brenner
Jan Philipp Janzen

Biography

Urlaub in Polen was originally formed by Georg Brenner and Oli,[1] but shortly after Oli quit the project in 2000, Georg Brenner joined forces with Jan Philipp Janzen comprising the current line-up.

After having released their first recording, the eponymously titled EP, through the German recording studio Institut für Wohlklangforschung in 1999, Urlaub in Polen signed to German noise rock label RAKETEmusik through which they have so far released three studio albums, as well as an EP.

Although they are only two man on stage, Urlaub in Polen have built themselves a reputation as a highly energetic live band. Thus they were recognised by Northern Europe's biggest music festival, Roskilde Festival, who put them on the bill in 2003. Live they are sometimes supported with Super 8 slide projections by Mark Witzel.

Band members

Current members

Past members
  • Oli (1999–2000).

Musical style

Among Urlaub in Polen's influences have been cited Trans Am and Neu!, but also the influence of as varied bands as Joy Division, Dead Can Dance, The Prodigy and Kraftwerk might be suggested in their music, which merges (post)punk-inspired noise rock, drum'n'bass-rhythms and synthesizer-driven, somewhat ambient and dreamy soundscapes into something new and unique. Roskilde Festival put it this way:[2] "... The music is energetic and relaxing at the same time ... Urlaub in Polen, is highly acclaimed in Germany for their album Parsec, released [in 2002]. They are renowned for having made the most innovative and fascinating album in many years ..."

Discography

Albums
  • Parsec (RKT008), RAKETEmusik/BluNoise, 2002.
  • White Spot (RKT012), RAKETEmusik, 2004.
  • Health and Welfare (RKT020), RAKETEmusik, 2006.
  • Liquid, Strange Ways Records, 2009.
  • Boldstriker, Strange Ways/Indigo,[3] 2011.

EPs
  • Urlaub in Polen, Institut für Wohlklangforschung, 1999.[4]
  • Blue Car Live EP (RKT004), RAKETEmusik, 2000.[5]

Miscellaneous
  • Contributed the track Lotus to RAKETEsampler Vol.2 (RKT003), RAKETEmusic, 2000.
  • Split 7" limited edition-single (RKT006; 300 copies only) with German trip hop band Dazerdoreal, RAKETEmusik, 2002.
  • Panorama, music video, 2004.[6]

Notes
  1. Oli is a pseudonym. His true name is unknown.
  2. In their 2003 band presentations.
  3. Wolfgang Frömberg: Review at Intro.de: URLAUB IN POLEN – »Boldstriker« (german language)
  4. Produced by Gregor Hennig, a German producer, drummer, and songwriter working at Institut für Wohlklangforschung.
  5. Recorded in AJZ Bahndam, Wemmelskirchen in Germany.
  6. Directed by Timo Katz
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