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
Satisfaction
Acid Drinkers Lyrics
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I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and
I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm drivin' in my car,
And the man come on the radio
He's tellin' me more and
Information
Supposed to fire my
Imagination
I can't get no. Oh, no, no,
No. Hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction,
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and
I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm watchin' my TV
And a man comes on and tell me
How white my shirts can be
But, he can't be a man 'cause
He doesn't smoke
The same cigarettes as me
I can't get no. Oh, no, no,
No. Hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction,
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and
I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm ridin' round the
World, and I'm doin' this and
I'm signin' that
And I'm tryin' to make some
Girl, who tells me
Baby, better come back
Maybe next week
'Cause you see I'm on a
Losing streak
I can't get no. Oh, no, no,
No. Hey, hey, hey
That's what I say. I can't get
No, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction, no
Satisfaction
No satisfaction, no
Satisfaction
The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' "Satisfaction" appear to be a cover of The Rolling Stones' classic hit of the same title. The song tells the story of a person who is disillusioned by many aspects of modern life and culture. The lyrics suggest that the person feels bombarded by trivial information that is supposed to excite or interest them but fails to do so. The song's opening lines – "I can't get no satisfaction" – become a recurring refrain throughout the song, giving voice to a sense of disconnection and dissatisfaction that the person feels.
The first verse focuses on driving, listening to the radio, and being disappointed by what the person hears. The man on the radio, rather than providing meaningful content or engaging entertainment, spouts "useless information" that's intended to "fire" the person's imagination but instead, it ends up being a letdown.
The second verse focuses on watching TV and seeing an ad for laundry detergent. While the person can appreciate the idea of having white shirts, the ad falls short since the spokesperson doesn't smoke the same cigarette brand as the person does. The person is again let down by the feeling that the world is superficial and meaningless.
The final verse describes the person traveling the world, meeting people, and trying to find love. However, despite their best efforts, the person is unable to connect with anyone, and they feel like they're on a "losing streak." The song's final lines again repeat the refrain of "I can't get no satisfaction," emphasizing the person's sense of hopelessness and disconnection from the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get no satisfaction,
The singer feels dissatisfied in their life and is unable to achieve happiness.
I try and I try and
Despite making an effort to improve their situation, the singer remains unfulfilled.
When I'm drivin' in my car,
The singer is reflecting on their experiences while driving their car.
And the man come on the radio
A male voice is heard on the car radio.
He's tellin' me more and
The man on the radio is providing additional information to the artist.
More about some useless
The information provided is deemed irrelevant or pointless by the singer.
Information
The singer is receiving facts or instructions.
Supposed to fire my
The information is intended to motivate or inspire the listener.
Imagination
The artist's ability to create mental images is being referenced.
When I'm watchin' my TV
The artist is watching television.
And a man comes on and tell me
A male voice is providing information through the TV.
How white my shirts can be
The information being shared is related to laundry detergent and cleaning clothes.
But, he can't be a man 'cause
The singer questions the masculinity of the man on TV.
He doesn't smoke
The man on TV doesn't smoke cigarettes.
The same cigarettes as me
The singer smokes a particular brand of cigarettes and assumes the TV man doesn't smoke them.
When I'm ridin' round the
The artist is reminiscing about traveling.
World, and I'm doin' this and
The artist is busy with various activities around the world.
I'm signin' that
The singer is autographing something for someone.
And I'm tryin' to make some
The singer is attempting to impress a woman.
Girl, who tells me
The woman responds to the artist.
Baby, better come back
The woman tells the artist to try again later because she is not interested.
Maybe next week
The woman suggests the artist retry at a different time.
'Cause you see I'm on a
The woman explains why she is not interested.
Losing streak
The artist has been unsuccessful at romantic endeavors recently.
No satisfaction,
The singer reiterates their lack of fulfillment.
No satisfaction
The song ends on the same note of dissatisfaction.
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Adam Poznański
Lubię kowery w ich wykonaniu.Mają w sobie to coś...i niektóre są lepsze od oryginału.
MB Trafer
nie moge doczekać sie koncertu :) do zobaczenia pod palmą !!! :D
zygilolo
Przez Acidów pokochałem Firebirdy, a przez Popcorna jestem szczęśliwym posiadaczem Flying V ; p. Kawałek daje czadu!
Zbigniew Martan
Zajebisty cover! Zajebisty clip!
James Fague
such an underrated band!!!
Cezary Nowicki
świetny album
666
w 99 jak grali w Ełku wyrwalem od nich autografy i na 2 wina .to byle czasy
Locust Pang
Wydaje mi sie ze Titus czasem śpiewa angielskim akcentem :D
Przemysław Gwozdziowski
słuchałem Acidów jako dwudziestokilkuletni szczyl, tysiąc lat temu i nadal ich słucham z przyjemnością, choć po kilkusetletniej przerwie :D
enjoiyourboard1
I love the rolling stones, im new to these guys, but so far im impressed.