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About Me

ANALENA was born in the fall of 1997 and decided to exist as a band worthy of its name. The term ANALENA comes from the ancient Sanskrit, and translates as "like/by the fire". Too many great bands from this area succumbed to lack of enthusiasm, shortage of record labels and "infrastructure" in general, and last but not least, apathy. Members of ANALENA decided to be a different kind of band, the one that would keep the fire alive.
Although based in Zagreb, Croatia and rooted in punk rock ethos, ANALENA as a band was willing and determined to shatter many boundaries from the very beginning. It is symbolic that members of the band come from two countries, Croatia and Slovenia, and it comes as no surprise that during these 10 years neither listeners nor critics were able to strictly define and label their sound. In the case of this band, one man's hardcore is another man's noise is another man's punk. Diverse but steady, from bittersweet melodies and blistering hooks to pummeling and aggressive rhythms, ANALENA covers all the bases.
Besides playing hundreds of shows all over Europe, ANALENA had also released Arhythmetics through Get Off Records and It's Never Too Late To Split Up, a split release with Sensual Love, as a joint release between Get Off Records and Interstellar Records. Their last album Carbon Based, which was released by their own label Moonlee Records, is a statement by a smart and mature band, an honest expression of determination and passion in full force. ANALENA follows its own instinct by merging charming melodies with intricate and shimmering rhythmic relentlessness. Stunning and flawless instrumentation combined with witty and poetic slogan-free lyrics takes care of the rest.
See you in the pit or see you with your headphones on. You are invited. Until then, as the band itself proclaims in the moving Work In Progress: Stay alert!

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Member Since: 5/29/2005
Band Website: analena.org
Band Members: Ana, Mijo, Miran, Zet
Influences: Schmifluences
Sounds Like: Pretty Girls Makes Graves, Yaphet Kotto, Life... But How To Live It?, Envy, Submission Hold, Funeral Diner, At The Drive-in
Record Label: Moonlee Records - www.moonleerecords.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

present and future plans.....

Hello everybody!In few hours ANALENA will hit the road again after a long time. Destination Germany, where we expect three nice shows in Freiburg / Whitte Rabit Club, Duisburg / Light in the Dark Fest...
Posted by Analena on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PST

Analena is back!

In last few weeks we played first 5 shows in the new line-up after year-and-a-half-long break. And it just feels great. To be back on the road. To be back on stage. To strike (dis)chords and blast bea...
Posted by Analena on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:40:00 PST

TA - DAAAAAA ! ! ! ! !

First, all the best in 2008 ! Let it be happy, sexy and noisy year ! ! !Second, sometimes patience and stubbornness really pays off. And then it feels good, real good. Which means Analena is finally g...
Posted by Analena on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:14:00 PST

Hey ! We are back ! And we have some news to share with all of you !

It seems flexibility is becoming the number one virtue of ANALENA. Long term plans can be nice, but sometimes you just have to say fuck*it*jebi*ga*sta*mozes and adopt the present situation. L...
Posted by Analena on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:08:00 PST

Still alive and kicking.....

We know. There is no news from us, no shows booked, no new songs on soulseek, nothing concrete to satisfiy your curiosity, and it is no surprise many of you kept asking what's up with Analena ? Have w...
Posted by Analena on Thu, 31 May 2007 07:14:00 PST

Six is leaving Analena

Dear friends, unfortunately we have to announce that Six, bass player and one of the founders of Analena, left the band. Here you can read his statement about his situation: ...
Posted by Analena on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:19:00 PST

FARMFEST '06 - 7 & 8 juli - K-Town

HITCH / Moloko prod. vzw and VLAS VEGAS RECORDS proudly present : FARMFEST 2006 : a two day excursion in underground musicculture amidst the cows...since 1999. Friday July 7 2006 NAHENDE VERNICHT...
Posted by Analena on Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:47:00 PST

City Of... 2006 Festival / 30.06. & 01.07. / Nova Gorica

http://www.myspace.com/cityoffestival Mostovna & 13. brat presents:hardcorepunk festival CITY OF...Last chance to danceNOVA GORICA / MOSTOVNA30.6. 1.7.2006friday, 30.6.2006, at 7.00 pmLOW PUNCH...
Posted by Analena on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:09:00 PST

Be-Part Fest III @ JH Fasanenhof, Stuttgart | 09. & 10.06.06.

"be part of the scene, not just the scenery" + Civilisation Records + Better Gigs - Festival III Friday - Saturday | 09. - 10.June 2006 JUGENDHAUS FASANENHOF | Stuttgart Friday | 09.June 2006 | 1...
Posted by Analena on Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:42:00 PST

Check out this event: AMSDE-Festival

Hosted By: sven kellnerWhen: Saturday May 20, 2006 at 3:00 PMWhere: Auburg93092 BarbingRegensburg, Bavaria, DEDescription:sven kellner Click Here To View Event ...
Posted by Analena on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:20:00 PST