Luxtorpeda (band)

This article is about the music band. For the Polish train, see Luxtorpeda.
Luxtorpeda
Luxtorpeda at Rocket Festiwal 2014 in Warsaw
Luxtorpeda at Rocket Festiwal 2014 in Warsaw
Background information
OriginPoznań, Poland
GenresHard rock, stoner rock
Years active2010–present
LabelsStage Diving Club, Metal Mind Productions
MembersRobert Friedrich
Robert Drężek
Krzysztof Kmiecik
Tomasz Krzyżaniak
Przemysław Frencel
Websiteluxtorpeda.net

Luxtorpeda is a Polish rock band, founded in 2010. The current line-up consists of Robert 'Litza' Friedrich (vocals, guitar), Robert 'Drężmak' Drężek (guitar), Krzysztof 'Kmieta' Kmiecik (bass), Tomasz 'Krzyżyk' Krzyżaniak (drums), and Przemysław 'Hans' Frencel (vocals). The band has released seven studio albums, Luxtorpeda (2011), Robaki (2012), A morał tej historii mógłby być taki, mimo że cukrowe, to jednak buraki (2014), MYWASWYNAS (2016), Anno Domini MMXX (2020), Elekroluxtorpeda (2021) and Omega (2022).

History

Luxtorpeda was founded in 2010 in Poznań by Robert Friedrich, guitarist of several popular bands (Turbo, Kazik Na Żywo, Acid Drinkers, 2Tm2,3, Arka Noego). He was joined by guitarist Robert Drężek, bassist Krzysztof Kmiecik, and drummer Tomasz Krzyżaniak, who had played with Armia and Turbo. In 2011, the band was joined by Przemysław Frencel, a rapper of Pięć Dwa Dębiec.

On May 9, 2011, the band released its debut album, titled Luxtorpeda, with a hit song "Autystyczny". The album debuted at number 15 on the Polish sales chart OLiS.[1] It was named the 'Album of the Year' by Teraz Rock magazine in 2012, and the band won several other awards ('Debut of the Year', 'Band of the Year', and 'Song of the Year' and 'Music Video of the Year' for "Autystyczny").

On May 9, 2012, Luxtorpeda released its second album, Robaki, which debuted at number one in Poland.[2]

The band's third record, titled A morał tej historii mógłby być taki, mimo że cukrowe, to jednak buraki, was released on April 1, 2014. It is promoted by the lead radio single "Mambałaga", accompanied by a music video.[3] In its first week, the album charted at number three in Poland, winning with Shakira's self-titled tenth studio album which also debuted that week.[4] The following week, it peaked at number one.[5]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart
position
POL
Luxtorpeda 15[1]
Robaki
  • Released: May 9, 2012
  • Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind
 1[2]
A morał tej historii mógłby być taki,
mimo że cukrowe, to jednak buraki
  • Released: April 1, 2014
  • Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind
 1[5]
MYWASWYNAS
  • Released: April 1, 2016
  • Label: S.D.C./Universal Music
 3[6]
Anno Domini MMXX
  • Released: October 1, 2020
  • Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind
 1[7]
Elekroluxtorpeda
  • Released: May 9, 2021
  • Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind
 2[8]
Omega
  • Released: April 27, 2022
  • Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind
 17[9]

Live albums

Title Album details Peak chart
position
POL
Przystanek Woodstock 2011
  • Released: June 27, 2012
  • Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind
  • Formats: CD+DVD
 31[10]
Koncert w Stodole
  • Released: December 10, 2012
  • Label: Metal Mind
  • Formats: CD+DVD
 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Video albums

Title Video details
XVII Przystanek Woodstock
  • Released: December 12, 2012
  • Label: Złoty Melon
  • Formats: DVD

Music videos

Title Year Director Album Ref.
"Autystyczny" 2011 Mateusz Stachowski Luxtorpeda [11]
"Za wolność" Grapetree [12]
"Hymn" 2012 Mateusz Stachowski Robaki [13]
"Wilki dwa" MStudio [14]
"Gimli" 2013 Łukasz Jankowski [15]
"Tajne znaki" Mateusz Stachowski [16]
"Mambałaga" 2014 Mateusz Mateo Otremba,
Brat Patefon OFMConv 		A morał tej historii mógłby być taki,
mimo że cukrowe, to jednak buraki 		[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 09.05.2011 - 15.05.2011". OLiS. Archived from the original on June 17, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 07.05.2012 - 13.05.2012". OLiS. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Luxtorpeda -Mambałaga (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  4. ^ "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 24.03.2014 - 30.03.2014". OLiS. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 31.03.2014 - 06.04.2014". OLiS. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  6. ^ "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 01.04.2016 - 07.04.2016". OLiS. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  7. ^ "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 25.09.2020 - 01.10.2020". OLiS. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  8. ^ "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 07.05.2021 - 13.05.2021". OLiS. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  9. ^ "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 22.04.2022 - 28.04.2022". OLiS. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  10. ^ "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 31.03.2014 - 06.04.2014". OLiS. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  11. ^ "Luxtorpeda - "Autystyczny"". cgm.pl. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  12. ^ "Luxtorpeda & Hans "Za Wolność" teledysk". www.hip-hop.pl. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  13. ^ "Luxtorpeda - Hymn teledysk". www.hip-hop.pl. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
  14. ^ "Luxtorpeda - Wilki Dwa (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". YouTube. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  15. ^ "Luxtorpeda - Gimli (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". YouTube. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  16. ^ "Luxtorpeda - Tajne znaki (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved April 3, 2013.