Member Since: 10/20/2006
Band Website: babayagaojo.band.pl
Band Members: Baszczak, Dorris , Adrian , Kobel , Kostek
Influences: punk and wine
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Punk rockers from Poland reaffirm faith in dying genre
Written by Kit Burns
Babayaga Ojo/Sila
Never heard of Babayaga Ojo? Don't worry about it; until Sila, this punk band from Poland never appeared on my radar screens. And if there's a group that can actually rekindle my once profound love for punk, leave it to these high-speed, boot-attired rockers from Poland of all places.
I am completely charmed by the innocence of Sila. No, I don't mean innocence in the childlike way. But this is a punk record which doesn't seem to acknowledge that punk actually became mainstream in the early '90s; the commercial compromises that nearly destroyed the genre are not apparent here. What do we get instead? No-nonsense punk in its purest form. "Zalogowcy" has an escalating intro reminiscent of the Dead Kennedys' "Holiday in Cambodia" while "Co wy robicie!?" recalls the feminine angst of X-Ray Spex. Yes, it's old-school and will kick you in the balls like hard liquor.
Babayaga Ojo brings punk to Poland
Written by James WallA punk band from Poland? WTF? Well, why not. The massive impact of the Ramones and the Sex Pistols branched to millions of alienated kids throughout the world, and surely Poland wouldn’t be immune from punk’s spell. In the case of Babayaga Ojo, we’re actually late in the game; this band has been kicking around with line-up changes since the ’80s. Better late than never. And they actually sound like they’re from that era, the days when joining a punk band wasn’t something that you did as a career move. In other words, Babayaga Ojo don’t sound like Green Day.
I don’t understand a single word on this CD but I couldn’t care less. “Rozbrojenie†is pure Class of ‘77 British punk a la Sham 69 and the like. It’ll leave razor burns on your skin. “Balon†injects surf riffage in the punk mix while “Londyn†flirts with ska dynamics without recalling Rancid at all, surprisingly. The energy level is intoxicating, especially the pummeling drums throughout the record and the ripping guitars on “Zadyma†and “Teatrzyk.†You don’t need a translator to know when a band is rocking on all cylinders.
Rating: 8/10
Excellent High-Energy Rock CD
author: Xavier and the RadioIndy.com Team
5/5
Hailing from Poland, the powerhouse punk band Babayaga Ojo delivers a jewel case full of non-stop electricity and energy with “Sila.†Screaming electric guitars, booming bass lines, and window-shattering drums best describe the musical platform of this band. Moreover, the vocal performances on this record are full of vigor and power. “Zadyma†exemplifies Babayaga’s hardcore musical edge and phenomenal drum arrangements. This song is all the more noteworthy because of its flaring electric guitar solo and highly melodic chorus. Song after song, this CD consistently delivers. What’s more, the production of “Sila†is of the utmost quality. This CD will leave listeners dying for a live show.
http://www.rockmagazyn.com/recenzje.php?i=378BABAYAGA OJO OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Record Label: Voodoo Music / Rockers Publishing / CD Baby
Type of Label: Indie