Kult (band)

Kult
Kult performing live in Warsaw, 2005
Background information
OriginWarsaw, Poland
GenresPunk rock, rock, alternative rock, new wave, psychedelic rock, post-punk, jazz, hard rock
Years active1982–present
LabelsS.P. Records
MembersKazik Staszewski
Jarosław Ważny
Wojciech Jabłoński
Ireneusz Wereński
Janusz Zdunek
Tomasz Goehs
Mariusz Godzina
Konrad Wantrych
Websitekult.art.pl (in Polish)

Kult is a Polish rock band formed in 1982 in Warsaw.

Kult's early works were strongly influenced by alternative, progressive and punk rock, as well as the British new wave, but the band gradually incorporated more diverse and innovative styles in their music. The music of the band is primarily associated with strong lyrics by Staszewski and distinct wind section. From the start, the group has had an instantly recognizable sound and is distinguished by the voice and provocative lyrics of the lead singer, Kazik Staszewski.

Kult became famous for the atmosphere they created at their concerts and the unorthodox message in their songs. Kult's songs attack 'the system', understood as a conglomerate of the communist state apparatus, the Catholic Church, and others. In the nineties Kult took on the 'new system', which was seen as founded on pseudo-democratic leaders, the clergy and corporations.