Happysad (stylized as happysad) is a Polish rock band. The band plays melodic rock with elements of punk and reggae. It was created in Skarżysko-Kamienna in 2001 by musicians who had been playing since 1995 under the name HCKF (Hard Core’owe Kółko Filozoficzne, "Hardcore Philosophical Circle"). In 1997 the name was changed to Happy Sad Generation. The name Happysad was established in 2002."Koncert zespołu Happysad", Wyborcza, March 2, 2007
Their first demo was released in 2002, contents of which were included in their debut album Wszystko jedno, released in 2004. Its music was described as "regressive rock completed with characteristic lyrics".
The band have been on multiple national tours in Poland.Scanned article from Gazeta Wyborcza about a tour with Polish artist Kazik Staszewski. Happysad have performed at the Pol'and'Rock Festival in 2012, 2013, 2019, 2020 and 2026.
Members
Current line-up Jakub „Quka” Kawalec – vocals, guitar, lyrics Łukasz „Pan Latawiec” Cegliński – guitar Artur „Artour” Telka – bass Jarosław „Dubin” Dubiński – drums Maciej „Ramzej” Ramisz – musical keyboard, guitar, vocals Michał „Misiek” Bąk – saxophone, musical keyboard, vocals
Former members Paweł Półtorak – drums (2002) Piotr „Szosiu” Szostak – drums (2003) Maciek „Ponton” Sosnowski – drums (2003/2006)
Discography
Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales CertificationsPOL Wszystko jedno Released: July 5, 2004 Label: S.P. Records Formats: CD, digital download — Podróże z i pod prąd Released: October 17, 2005 Label: S.P. Records Formats: CD, digital download 21 Nieprzygoda Released: September 10, 2007 Label: S.P. Records Formats: CD, digital download 1 Mów mi dobrze Released: October 19, 2010 Label: Mystic Production Formats: CD, digital download 7 POL: 15,000+ POL: GoldCiepło/Zimno Released: September 5, 2012 Label: Mystic Production Formats: CD, digital download 1 POL: 15,000+ POL: GoldJakby nie było jutra Released: October 22, 2014 Label: Mystic Production Formats: CD, digital download 1 POL: 15,000+ POL: GoldCiało obce Released: February 10, 2017 Label: Mystic Production Format: CD, digital download 1 Rekordowo letnie lato Released: November 29, 2019 Label: Mystic Production Format: CD, digital download "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Tribute albums Title Album details Zadyszka Released: October 10, 2011 Label: Mystic Production Formats: CD+DVD, digital download
Live albums Title Album details Na żywo w STUDIO Released: February 16, 2009 Label: Mystic Production Formats: CD, digital download Przystanek Woodstock 2013 Released: December 4, 2013 Label: Złoty Melon Formats: CD+DVD
Video albums Title Album details Na żywo w STUDIO Released: November 28, 2008 Label: Mystic Production Formats: DVD
References
External links
Official website of the band