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{{Short description|Czech rock band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| Name = Wohnout
| name = Wohnout
| Background = group_or_band
| image = Wohnout, Moravské hrady.cz, Veveří (4).jpg
| status = Active
| origin = [[Prague]], [[Czech Republic]]
| Origin = [[Czech Republic]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]], [[alternative rock]] [[funk rock]]
| years_active = 1988–1990, 1995 onward
| Genre = [[Rock music|Melodic Rock]] <br/> [[Alternative Metal]] <br/> [[Punk rock|Punk]] (early)
| Years_active = 1988-1990, 1995-[[Present (time)|present]]
| label = [[Sony BMG]]
| associated_acts =
| Label = Sony Music/Bonton <br/> [[Sony BMG]]
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| current_members = Matěj Homola<br/>Jan Homola<br/>Zdeněk Steiner<br/>Jiří Zeman
| Associated_acts = [[Waltari]]
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| website = [http://www.wohnout.cz/ wohnout.cz]
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| Current_members = Matěj Homola <br/> Jan Homola <br/> Zdeněk Steiner <br/> Jiří Zeman
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| URL = [http://www.wohnout.cz/ wohnout.cz]
}}
}}


'''Wohnout''' is a Czech [[alternative rock]] band formed in [[Prague]] in 1988. The group comprises guitarists/vocalists Matěj Homola and Jan Homola, bassist Jiří Zeman and drummer Zdeněk Steiner. Wohnout is among the most popular bands in the Czech Republic and released nine studio albums since formation.
Wohnout is a [[Czech Republic|Czech]] [[Rock Music|Rock]]/[[Alternative Metal|Metal]] band. The [[czech language|czech]] slang word "vohnout" means "to bend (down)". The band members claim there was also little bit of vulgar in it when they were choosing their name.


==Biography==
==History==
Wohnout was formed in [[Prague]] in 1988, one year prior to the [[Velvet Revolution]]. The lineup consisted of brothers Matěj Homola and Jan Homola, both on guitars and vocals, along with a bassist and a drummer. In 1990, however, Wohnout disbanded.<ref name="official history">[http://www.wohnout.cz/index.php Official history on wohnout.cz]</ref>
===1988-1990===


Brothers Homola reformed in 1995 with new bassist Jiří Zeman and a new drummer Zdeněk Steiner. Their first show was in 1996, and their debut album, ''Cundalla'', was recorded in 1998 and released in 1999 by Sony Music/Bonton. Wohnout's popularity started to rise after the release of 2001's ''Zlý Noty Na Večeři''. This album hinted their typical melodic rock style.<ref name="official history" />
Wohnout was formed in [[Prague]] in 1988, one year before the end of [[Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia|Russian occupation]] within twin brothers Homola (guitars, vocals), bassist and a drummer.<ref name="official history">[http://www.wohnout.cz/index.php Official history on wohnout.cz shortened and translated from czech language]</ref> The style of their music at the time was mostly punk inspired, but there are no recordings left from this period.<ref name="official history" /> Wohnout played as noisy and brutal as they could.<ref name="official history" /> Lyrics were such as: (translated from Czech original) "Shit reposes on the street and nobody gives a shit".<ref name="official history" /> Their only concert was canceled in the middle of the show by the organisator because of excessive vulgarism.<ref name="official history" /> In 1990 Wohnout split up, because in the "new age" after [[Velvet Revolution|1989 democratic revolution]] each member of Wohnout found work somewhere else.<ref name="official history" />


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The next album ''Pedro Se Vrací'' was released in 2002 and ''Rande s Panem Bendou'' in 2004. Wohnout became one of the main rock bands in Czech Republic, and went on several tours Czech Republic and music festivals in Europe. They also recorded music videos. In 2006 Wohnout released ''Polib si Dědu'' (special guest for the song "Činely" was Finnish band [[Waltari]]) and in 2007 was Ahoj Dědo Tour.<ref name="official history" /> In March 2009, the band released a new album ''Karton Veverek''.
===1995 Reunion-Present===


==Members==
Brothers Homola were interested in making a band again and reformed in 1995 with new bassist
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* Matěj Homola - [[lead guitar|lead]] & [[rhythm guitar]]s, [[singing|vocals]]
Zemánek and a new drummer Fenek.<ref name="official history" /> Wohnout became a band of high-class instrumentalists.<ref name="official history" /> They had first concert in 1996, and recorded an album Cundalla in 1998, which was released in 1999 by Sony Music/Bonton.<ref name="official history" /> Wohnout's poularity started to raise from 2001ˈs Zlý Noty Na Večeři ([[english language|english]]:"Evil Notes For Dinner").<ref name="official history" /> This album created their future melodic experimental rock/metal style with positive atmosphere and catchy riffs, which are still typical for Wohnout.<ref name="official history" />
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The next album Pedro Se Vrací (English: "Pedro Is Coming") was released in 2002 and Rande s Panem Bendou (English: "A Date With Mr. Benda") in 2004.<ref name="official history" /> Wohnout became one of the best known rock bands in Czech Republic, had some tours, concerted on festivals around the Europe and recorded several music videos.<ref name="official history" /> In 2006 Wohnout released Polib si Dědu (English: "Kiss Oneself a Greybeard" (special guest for the song "Činely" was Finnish metal band [[Waltari]]) and in 2007 was Ahoj Dědo Tour (English: "Hallo Greybeard Tour").<ref name="official history" />

==Style and Lyrics==

Early career (before 1989) was inspired by [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] bands such as [[Dead Kennedys]]. Later when Wohnout was creating their original style with their first albums, they made a decision they don't want to "cackle" in English, about negative things or romantics and love, although the tended to play [[Heavy Metal|metal]].
Wohnout's lyrics are often about social (or political) problems and certain kinds of people or events performed with strong ironic and humorous tone, which can be heard also on non-standard vocals.

==Band members==

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* Matěj Homola - lead & rhythm guitars, vocals
* Jan Homola - lead & rhythm guitars, vocals
* Jan Homola - lead & rhythm guitars, vocals
* Jiří Zemánek - [[bass guitar]]
* Zdeněk Steiner (Fenek, Arnošt Vrabec) - drums
* Zdeněk Steiner - [[Drum kit|drums]]
* Jiří Zeman (Zemánek, Omar Kvasnička) - bass


==Discography==
==Discography==


;Studio albums
* ''Cundalla'' (1999)<br/>
* ''Zlý noty na večeři'' (2001)<br/>
* ''Cundalla'' (1999)
* ''Pedro se vrací'' (2002)<br/>
* ''Zlý noty na večeři'' (2001)
* ''Rande s panem Bendou'' (2004)<br/>
* ''Pedro se vrací'' (2002)
* ''Rande s panem Bendou'' (2004)
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* ''Nevydáno'' (2005) (a compilation of unreleased songs)<br/>
* ''Polib si Dědu'' (2006)<br/>
* ''Polib si Dědu'' (2006)
* ''Karton Veverek'' (2009)
* ''Našim klientům'' (2011)
* ''Laskonky a kremrole'' (2014)
* ''Miss maringotka'' (2018)
* ''HUH!'' (2021)
;Compilations
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* ''Nevydáno'' (2005) (rare and unreleased songs)


== Official web page ==
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{{reflist}}


== Videoclips: ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8gKY6JDM_8 Bílá Vdova]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H2PItJPyIA Ganga]
*Psí Píseň
*Vrátnej
*Durová Kovbojka aneb o hospodě na Marjánce
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwHoUO5Nz_s Rayda]
*Ó, Gramofón
*V Mostecký
*Blázni
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rZtPfIBIes Sej-ko-no-pí]
*Banány
*Plešatí pánové

== References ==
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{{reflist}}
== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons-inline}}
*[http://www.wohnout.cz Official Wohnout Website]
*[http://www.wohnout.cz Wohnout] official website {{in lang|cs}}

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[[Category:Musical groups with siblings]]
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[[Category:Czech musical groups]]


{{Authority control}}
[[cs:Wohnout]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1988]]
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[[Category:Czech rock music groups]]
[[Category:1988 establishments in Czechoslovakia]]
[[Category:Musical groups reestablished in 1995]]

Latest revision as of 21:44, 17 July 2024

Wohnout
Background information
OriginPrague, Czech Republic
GenresPunk rock, alternative rock funk rock
Years active1988–1990, 1995 onward
LabelsSony BMG
MembersMatěj Homola
Jan Homola
Zdeněk Steiner
Jiří Zeman
Websitewohnout.cz

Wohnout is a Czech alternative rock band formed in Prague in 1988. The group comprises guitarists/vocalists Matěj Homola and Jan Homola, bassist Jiří Zeman and drummer Zdeněk Steiner. Wohnout is among the most popular bands in the Czech Republic and released nine studio albums since formation.

History

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Wohnout was formed in Prague in 1988, one year prior to the Velvet Revolution. The lineup consisted of brothers Matěj Homola and Jan Homola, both on guitars and vocals, along with a bassist and a drummer. In 1990, however, Wohnout disbanded.[1]

Brothers Homola reformed in 1995 with new bassist Jiří Zeman and a new drummer Zdeněk Steiner. Their first show was in 1996, and their debut album, Cundalla, was recorded in 1998 and released in 1999 by Sony Music/Bonton. Wohnout's popularity started to rise after the release of 2001's Zlý Noty Na Večeři. This album hinted their typical melodic rock style.[1]

The next album Pedro Se Vrací was released in 2002 and Rande s Panem Bendou in 2004. Wohnout became one of the main rock bands in Czech Republic, and went on several tours Czech Republic and music festivals in Europe. They also recorded music videos. In 2006 Wohnout released Polib si Dědu (special guest for the song "Činely" was Finnish band Waltari) and in 2007 was Ahoj Dědo Tour.[1] In March 2009, the band released a new album Karton Veverek.

Members

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Discography

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Studio albums
  • Cundalla (1999)
  • Zlý noty na večeři (2001)
  • Pedro se vrací (2002)
  • Rande s panem Bendou (2004)
  • Polib si Dědu (2006)
  • Karton Veverek (2009)
  • Našim klientům (2011)
  • Laskonky a kremrole (2014)
  • Miss maringotka (2018)
  • HUH! (2021)
Compilations
  • Nevydáno (2005) (rare and unreleased songs)

Official web page

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  1. ^ a b c Official history on wohnout.cz
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Media related to Wohnout at Wikimedia Commons

  • Wohnout official website (in Czech)
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