The group dates back to September 1986. The very act of setting up the band took place an hour before Iron Maiden concert in Poznan, when Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki (vocal, bass guitar) met Robert "Litza" Friedrich (backing vocal, guitar) and they decided to sell the entrance tickets. The money they got was in no time spent on cheap Polish wine known locally as "kwas" (English "acid") The line up was then enlarged by Dariusz "Popcorn" Popowicz (guitar) and Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta (drums.) Soon they created a few song such as Barmy Army or Del Rocca which are performed live even these days. Unfortunately, after two months of blissful existence, the band suffered the loss of Titus - the leader, who had been called up to the army. Titus stayed there two years while the rest of the band performed with other bands. Popcorn joined Wolf Spider and Litza became a member of legendary Turbo and later Creation of Death. When Titus was finally released from the army, ACID DRINKERS was reactivated.
They first appeared on stage on 26th August 1989 in Wroclaw at a fairly big metal festival called "Metal Madness". They played three songs during which they remained completely still on stage, which was a pretty shocking idea as for a metal band at that time. The audience was absolutely taken aback. The same year they played only one more gig together with Turbo, Wolf Spider and Gomor.
In the meantime ACID DRINKERS recorded their first demo including Nagasaki Baby, Del Rocca and I Mean Acid. The demo noticed by Tomasz Dziubinski (Metal Mind Productions) was presented at Midem Fair in Cannes. A month later ACID DRINKERS signed a deal with Music for Nations. In 1990 ACID DRINKERS performed at Metalmania Festival in Katowice, which has been the largest metal festival in Eastern Europe for many years. The show was so excellent that not only fans but also critics and journalists regarded it as a triumph. In a blink of an eye the band gained popularity across the whole country. It was even called "Guns'n'Roses at Metallica's speed".
In October 1998 Litza left ACID DRINKERS, soon replaced by Przemyslaw "Perla" Wejmann. The same year the band was awarded "the Best Rock Band of the Year" by Polish Public Television. ACID DRINKERS also received "Fryderyk", the Polish equivalent of Grammy Award in category of "hard’n’heavy" in 1998, 2000, 2004. In 2003 Perla left the band. The place emptied by him was soon taken over by Tomasz ‘Lipa’ Lipnicki, the leader of another famous Polish band – Illusion. When Lipa left the band in march 2004, next guy joined the band. His name is Aleksander “Olass” Mendyk, guitar player from great hardcore band called None.
Acid Drinkers has always been one of the best and the most live-impressive Polish heavy metal bands. It has been estimated that so far they have played over 700 concerts in Poland and abroad. From 1996 to 2003 Acids headlined 7 tours and their audience reached a million of people. They headlined all the important Polish rock and metal festivals. The band supported many international stars, such as Deep Purple (in Katowice 03.06.1996 and 24.06.1998 and 27.06.2004 Legia Stadium-Warsaw), Ian Gillan ("Toolbox In" tour in Poland and Czech Republic December 1991), Megadeth, Bruce Dickinson, Sepultura, Paradise Lost and Slayer. The band has been recognized as the best Polish band of the 90s’ by Polish journalists, readers of Polish rock and metal magazines and, of course, BY FANS.
Line-Up
Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki - lead vocals, bass guitar
Wojciech "Jankiel" Moryto - guitar, bkg vocals
Darek "Popcorn" Popowicz - lead guitar
Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta - drums
I Am The Mistic
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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I'm coarse, thorough, and a sensitive bastard
I'm always a pig in a lady's company
I drive away suckers standin' on the corner
I'm a diamond throat of the local pub
My sister's got deviations, I know it well
I'm seducing blondie without any difficulties
I always drink brandy on a Friday night
I spend long hours with my black partner
I am a rattlesnake, I crush my victims
I'm the cheapest model in the porno magazines
I am the mystic
I am the one
I'm killin' cops - He's dropping out!!!
The lyrics of "I am the Mystic" by Acid Drinkers showcase the gritty and rebellious attitude of the singer. The verses speak of him being a streetwise observer, a seducer, a drinker, and a troublemaker. He sees himself as a powerful and irresistible force, capable of driving away losers and crushing his enemies. He also has a deep understanding of his family's complex dynamics, as he knows that his sister has some issues. The chorus proclaims his supremacy, as he declares himself to be the Mystic - an ambiguous and enigmatic figure that embodies the power and mystery of the night. The final line, "I'm killing cops - he's dropping out!!!" is an explosive and confrontational statement that emphasizes the singer's willingness to transgress the rules and the norms.
Overall, the song seems to celebrate the darker and more dangerous aspects of life, as well as the ecstatic and wild pleasure that can be found therein. It's a reflection of the rebellious spirit of punk and metal, with its focus on individualism, transgression, and adrenaline-fuelled defiance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a street spy, I'm a Spanish fly
I'm observant and sneaky, but also charming and irresistible.
I'm coarse, thorough, and a sensitive bastard
I'm rough around the edges, but I pay attention to detail and have emotions.
I'm always a pig in a lady's company
I act inappropriately and disrespectfully towards women.
I drive away suckers standin' on the corner
I scare away people who are loitering on the street corner.
I'm a diamond throat of the local pub
I'm a great singer at the neighborhood bar.
My sister's got deviations, I know it well
My sister has unusual behavior or tendencies that I am familiar with.
I'm seducing blondie without any difficulties
I am effortlessly attracting and winning over a blonde woman.
I always drink brandy on a Friday night
I regularly consume brandy on Friday evenings.
I'm the loudest screamer at the boss's party
I am the most vocal and attention-seeking person at my boss's social gathering.
I spend long hours with my black partner
I devote significant time to my black companion, likely a friend or colleague.
I am a rattlesnake, I crush my victims
I am a dangerous and lethal predator who defeats my enemies.
I'm the cheapest model in the porno magazines
I am portrayed as the least valuable or desirable person in pornography publications.
I am the mystic
I possess mystical qualities or an aura of mystery.
I am the one
I am special or unique in some way.
I'm killin' cops - He's dropping out!!!
This final line is slang and difficult to interpret, but it possibly implies violent actions or dropping out of a situation due to fear or intimidation.
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