The Car Is on Fire
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Warsaw , Poland |
| Products | Music albums |
The Car Is on Fire was a pop trio originating from Warsaw, Poland, formed in early 2002. Their name was inspired by the opening phrase of Godspeed You! Black Emperor's album F♯ A♯ ∞.
The band’s inaugural album, titled after themselves, debuted in May 2005 and featured a garage rock style characterized by melodic yet jagged rhythms. In 2006, they followed up with their sophomore release, Lake & Flames, produced by renowned Polish producer Leszek Biolik. This record presented a diverse combination of new wave, IDM influences, acoustic ballads, orchestral string and horn sections, alongside experimental psychedelic elements. It earned widespread critical praise in Poland and secured the esteemed Fryderyk award for best alternative album of that year.
Throughout 2008, the group embarked on an extensive European tour, including an appearance at the notable Glastonbury Festival. Their third studio effort, Ombarrops! (2009), was crafted under the guidance of John McEntire, a prominent figure within Chicago’s alternative music community. Subsequently, their works were distributed in Japan by Thistime Records, which was followed by a 10-date tour across the country.
In August 2013, the band publicly declared their disbandment via announcements on their official website and Facebook page.
Band members
- Past members
- Kuba Czubak – bass guitar, vocals
- Jacek Szabrański – guitar, vocals
- Krzysztof Halicz – drums, vocals
- Borys Dejnarowicz – guitar, keyboards
- Michał Pruszkowski – multi-instrumentalist
Discography
- The Car Is on Fire (2005)
- Lake & Flames (2006)
- Ombarrops! (2009)