Trypes
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Giorgos Karras, Giannis Aggelakas |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Thessaloniki , Greece |
| Products | Rock music albums |
Trypes (Greek: Τρύπες, meaning "Holes") was a rock group originating from Thessaloniki, Greece, recognized for merging the unique vocal delivery of Giannis Aggelakas with Giorgos Karras' post-punk and alternative rock soundscapes. Their albums Enia pliromena tragoudia (Nine Paid Songs) and Kefali gemato chrysafi (Head Full of Gold) enjoyed commercial acclaim and are considered seminal works in Greek rock history.
History
Established in 1983 by Giorgos Karras and Giannis Aggelakas, Trypes made their debut lineup complete with Michalis Kanatidis on guitar and Kostas Floroskoufis on drums. In 1984, Babis Papadopoulos took over guitar duties from Kanatidis. Their self-titled debut album, Τρύπες (Trypes), was released in 1985 through Ano-Kato Records and featured the popular track "Ταξιδιάρα Ψυχή" (Travelling Soul). Initially, their live shows were concentrated in Thessaloniki venues, during which Kostas Floroskoufis was replaced by Giorgos Tolios on drums. The band expanded their reach with performances in Athens, including opening acts for Dimitris Poulikakos.
Following disagreements with Ano-Kato Records, Trypes independently recorded their sophomore album, Πάρτυ στο 13ο όροφο (Party on the 13th Floor), which was subsequently issued by Virgin Records. This release is ranked among the top five rock albums in Greece. Their third album, Τρύπες στον Παράδεισο (Holes in Paradise), came out in 1990 coinciding with their inaugural international gig in Belfort, France. Around this time, Asklipios Zambetas joined the band as a fifth member on rhythm guitar.
In 1993, the band unveiled their fourth studio record, 9 Πληρωμένα τραγούδια (9 Paid Songs), followed by a landmark concert at Lykavittos attended by 10,000 fans. A double live album titled Κράτα το Σώου μαϊμού (Hold the Show Monkey) was released in 1994, compiling material from various concerts and acoustic sessions. That same year marked strong sales for their motion picture soundtrack H epohi ton dolofonon. Throughout 1995, Trypes' concerts consistently sold out across Greece and included appearances in Manchester and London's Marquee Club.
Their fifth studio effort, Κεφάλι γεμάτο χρυσάφι (Head Full of Gold), launched in 1996 to commercial success. The band's final studio release, Μέσα στη νύχτα των άλλων (Into the Night of Others), arrived in 1999 prior to their official disbandment. Subsequently, members embarked on solo pursuits, most notably vocalist Giannis Aggelakas who continued to develop experimental music styles initiated during Trypes' later phase.
Discography
- Trypes (1985)
- Party sto 13o orofo (1987)
- Trypes ston paradeiso (1990)
- Enia pliromena tragoudia (1993)
- Krata to show maimou (1994)
- Yperoxo tipota (1995)
- Kefali gemato chrisafi (1996)
- Mesa sti nihta ton allon (1999)
Members
- Giannis Aggelakas – Vocals (1983–2001)
- Giorgos Karras – Bass guitar (1983–2001)
- Babis Papadopoulos – Lead guitar (1984–2001)
- Giorgos Tolios – Drums (1986–2001)
- Asklipios Zabetas – Rhythm guitar (1991–2001)
Former members
Session musicians
- Floridis – Saxophone
- Giorgos Christianakis – Synthesizer