Lombard
Rock · PL · Active since 1981

Lombard

Polished 80s rock with soaring, operatic vocals and a synth-heavy edge. Anthemic and defiant music for rainy city nights and deep reflection.

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Lombard delivers a quintessential 1980s Polish rock sound that feels both grand and deeply personal. It is characterized by the powerful, often theatrical delivery of their lead vocalists, backed by a sophisticated blend of sharp electric guitars and lush, atmospheric synthesizers. The music carries a certain weight, a mix of high-energy pop-rock hooks and a lingering sense of Eastern Bloc melancholy.

What truly sets them apart is the tension between their radio-ready production and the underlying defiance in their songwriting. While the melodies are infectious, the arrangements often lean into art-rock territory with complex keyboard layers and dramatic shifts in intensity. It is music that feels designed for both the intimacy of a headphone listen and the communal energy of a massive protest rally.

For those new to the band, starting with their 1980s hits like 'Szklana pogoda' or 'Przeżyj to sam' is essential. These tracks capture the band at their creative peak, showcasing the vocal prowess of Małgorzata Ostrowska and the melodic craftsmanship of Grzegorz Stróżniak that defined an entire era of Polish culture.

Lombard is a Polish pop-rock band founded in 1981. The bandleader is Grzegorz Stróżniak – composer, arranger, and vocalist who also plays the keyboards. For over 35 years, he has given the band its original pop-rock character, combining expressive guitar sound with a full range of keyboards and electronics. In the first decade of its activity, Lombard cooperated with many instrumentalists and two vocalists: Wanda Kwietniewska and Małgorzata Ostrowska, who then decided to pursue their solo career. In 1999, Marta Cugier became the band’s lead singer. Over the years, Lombard has featured various line-ups, but the longest-standing members include Marta Cugier – vocal, Grzegorz Stróżniak – leader, vocal, keyboards, Daniel Patalas – guitar, Michał Kwapisz – bass, and Mirosław Kamiński – drums. The band has published several albums and still surprises its fans with a variety of its musical faces. The band boasts a number of well-known and well-liked hits, including the legendary “Przeżyj to sam” and “Szklana pogoda”, as well as the latest “Deja'vu – to już było” and “Musical”. In the 1980s, the band collaborated with external lyricists: Jacek Skubikowski, Marek Dutkiewicz, and Andrzej Sobczak. At present, the lyrics for the band are written by vocalist Marta Cugier. LOMBARD has played several thousand concerts in Poland and for Poles around the world.
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Our Catalog8 Albums · 1983 · 2000
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