demo 2006

Zywiolak - demo 2006
This release struck me by surprise. Absolutely. I was just browsing through Jamendo's releases and wanted to go and prepare breakfast. Then this massive & absolutely archaically brilliant demo came streaming out of my speakers.

This band fuses rock with a very archaic side of folk, though they are not only loud but also absolutely melodic and bearing great singers, great musicians, great arrangements. In a very good sense they are the first band ever that reminds me of the swedish phenomenon called Hedningarna and their greatest release "Trä" which stands for me as _the_ 90's one and only album milestone leaving even Nirvana far behind. Like Zywiolak are also using mainly female vocals plus sometimes male. This makes a very nice blend. The difference is that Zywiolak are much more melting folk with Rock and are using - if I hear right - an electronic Bass, but alike this is music both fans of Folk and Rock will love because it does only contain the best of both worlds. This is no half-hearted chrossover, this is great music!!!

I would more than love to find out more about this band, to hear _much_ more and to learn about the songs. Are they true folk songs or does Zywiolak does write their own? Plus: When will I be able to see them live?

das.t, radioINKORREKT.org

well mixed of Celtic and Balkan trad,I like Goran Bregovic,so I pay attention to this one
and you can also find Page & Plant styled ethical influence
nice prog rock,top arrangement and technique.(I really like the solo from the 2nd track)
But I am not interested in the heavy and dark part,just personal taste,don't mind
I don't know have you ever know a 70s band called "Comus"?Try it!And put more character and individuality in your music,you can do better

Greetings from Latvia, I love your music!
An excellent neofolk demo album and I truly hope that there is more to come.
Mystical and witch like melodies that spin the mind into dance.

Super klimat! Naprawdę pierwsza klasa.
Czekam na więcej. :)