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
Red Shining Fur
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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Her fur is orange - red
Yeah the cat is so hot
On the back she's got brown dot
She lies on a floor
And her eyes are closed
And her heart is like stone
She's gonna suck you to the bone
I gotta got that animal hair
You know - I'm a collector
I'm a reincarnation of a Cherokee
I'm gonna scalp that cat - will you help me do that ???
Uuu, will you help me do that ???
Uuu, will you help me do that ???
Bring me the razor, let's scalp another one fur
I will create you, you'll be another dead star
Bring me the razor, let's scalp another one fur
I will create you, you'll be another dead star
Now I've got that red shining coat
I will use it a cashmere scarf
Yeah, that fur is wet and warm
With every minute I want in more
I am naked and I am hungry
Bring me something to wear
The hurricane won't chill my neck
Oh, throw that fur on my back...
Throw that fur on my back
Throw that fur on my back
Bring me the razor, let's scalp another one fur
I will create you, you'll be another dead star
Bring me the razor, let's scalp another one fur
I will create you, you'll be another dead star
You know - it's about 20 years
When faethers are out of the fashion
Give me the rags, you tiger
Or I'll take it by first occasion...
I am naked and I am hungry
Bring me something to wear
The hurricane won't chill my neck
Oh, throw that fur on my back...
Oh, throw that fur on my back...
Bring me the razor, let's scalp another one fur
I will create you, you'll be another dead star
Bring me the razor, let's scalp another one fur
I will create you, you'll be another dead star
The song "Red Shining Fur" by Acid Drinkers is a dark and twisted commentary on the cruel and selfish treatment of animals for human fashion purposes. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a cat fur collector, who describes the coolness and hotness of the cat's fur, and eventually decides to scalp the cat for its coat. The singer is portrayed as hungry and naked, symbolizing a lack of humanity and morality. The repeated line "throw that fur on my back" highlights the singer's obsession with acquiring more and more fur.
Through the lyrics, the song questions the value of animals and encourages the listener to consider the consequences of their actions on other beings. "Red Shining Fur" condemns the exploitation of animals and the notion that their worth lies only in their fur or feathers. The singer's Cherokee reincarnation is ironic, as it contrasts with the betrayal of nature and cruelty towards animals that they embody.
Overall, "Red Shining Fur" is a haunting and thought-provoking song that seeks to shed light on the immoral treatment of animals for fashion purposes.
Line by Line Meaning
She is a cool cat
The subject of the song is a female cat who is portrayed as being cool or classy.
Her fur is orange - red
The cat has unique orange-red fur that makes her stand out from other cats.
Yeah the cat is so hot
The cat is so attractive, desirable and sexy according to the song.
On the back she's got brown dot
The cat has a distinctive brown dot on her back which makes her even more unique.
She lies on a floor
The cat is lying down on the floor or ground, possibly in a relaxed or comfortable state.
And her eyes are closed
The cat's eyes are closed, which could indicate that she is sleeping or resting.
And her heart is like stone
The cat's heart is compared to that of a stone which could mean that she is emotionally distant.
She's gonna suck you to the bone
The cat, despite her cool and attractive appearance, is going to drain or suck the life out of someone who gets too close to her or who she preys on.
I gotta got that animal hair
The singer has obtained some of the cat's unique fur.
You know - I'm a collector
The singer is a collector and is interested in obtaining unique items such as the cat's fur.
I'm a reincarnation of a Cherokee
The singer compares himself to a Cherokee reincarnation which could indicate a spiritual or cultural aspect to his interest in collecting unique items.
I'm gonna scalp that cat - will you help me do that ???
The singer plans to remove the cat's fur in order to collect it and asks if anyone will help him do so.
Bring me the razor, let's scalp another one fur
The singer requests a razor to obtain more fur from another animal.
I will create you, you'll be another dead star
The singer intends to use the obtained fur to create something, turning the once-living animal into a decorative or fashion item.
Now I've got that red shining coat
The singer has successfully collected the cat's orange-red fur and turned it into a coat.
I will use it a cashmere scarf
The singer intends to incorporate the fur into a high-end cashmere scarf, indicating a desire for luxury items.
Yeah, that fur is wet and warm
The fur is described as being warm to the touch, possibly giving the singer a sense of comfort or pleasure.
With every minute I want in more
The singer becomes increasingly obsessed with the fur and desires to incorporate it into more items.
I am naked and I am hungry
The singer is currently without clothing and is possibly experiencing a desire for something more in life than just obtaining unique items.
Bring me something to wear
The singer requests that someone bring him clothing to wear.
The hurricane won't chill my neck
The singer is confident that the fur will protect him from the cold and harsh elements of a hurricane.
Oh, throw that fur on my back...
The singer becomes more and more obsessed with wearing the fur and desires it to be placed on his back as soon as possible.
You know - it's about 20 years
The singer reflects on fashion trends and how they change over time, suggesting that the fur he has obtained is currently fashionable.
When feathers are out of the fashion
Feathers used to be fashionable but are no longer considered so according to the singer.
Give me the rags, you tiger
The singer requests additional clothing from someone he refers to as a tiger, possibly a reference to their fierce or strong nature.
Or I'll take it by first occasion...
The singer will obtain the clothing he desires by any means necessary if it is not given to him willingly.
Contributed by Nora S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.