Kamienie

Overview
Kamienie is Breakout’s fifth studio album, released in 1974 on Polskie Nagrania Muza. It features Tadeusz Nalepa’s music with Bogdan Loebl’s lyrics and is widely regarded as a cornerstone of Polish blues-rock. ([culture.pl](https://culture.pl/pl/tworca/breakout))

Recording History
- Personnel and date: The album was recorded in 1974 with a core lineup: Tadeusz Nalepa (guitars/vocals), Winicjusz Chróst (guitar), Zdzisław Zawadzki (bass), and Wojciech Morawski (drums); all songs are attributed to Nalepa (music) with Bogdan Loebl (lyrics). ([culture.pl](https://culture.pl/pl/tworca/breakout))
- Studio/location: Public documentation is limited; some sources point to a Warsaw location (April 1974) while others do not specify a studio. A Polish-language source cites recording as taking place in April 1974 in Warsaw, but studio details vary across discographies. ([skameikin.blogspot.com](https://skameikin.blogspot.com/2009/03/breakout-kamienie-1974.html?utm_source=openai))
- Credits and production: A library record for Kamienie lists “Reżyseria nagrania” (recording direction) credits for Janusz Urbański and Krystyna Urbańska, with Polskie Nagrania Muza as the publisher for a later reissue. This suggests involvement of established Polish engineers/ producers in the release cycle. ([w.bibliotece.pl](https://w.bibliotece.pl/6106702/Kamienie))
- Recording quality: Some critics note a raw, deliberately lean production; several observers describe the album as having been recorded under modest conditions for its era. ([music.tet.pl](https://www.music.tet.pl/breakout/dyskografia.html?utm_source=openai))

Chart Performance & Recognition
- Charting: Kamienie does not have well-documented chart positions in major markets; its enduring status stems from its influence within Polish blues-rock rather than chart performance. ([culture.pl](https://culture.pl/pl/tworca/breakout))
- Certifications: No widely cited gold/platinum certifications for Kamienie exist in readily accessible sources; the record’s legacy rests on its musical importance rather than sales awards. ([culture.pl](https://culture.pl/pl/tworca/breakout))
- Reception and legacy: The album is frequently highlighted as a pivotal Breakout release and a high-water mark of Polish blues; tracks like Modlitwa and Kamienie are considered classics. ([music.tet.pl](https://www.music.tet.pl/breakout/dyskografia.html?utm_source=openai))
- Reissues: Kamienie has seen subsequent releases and remasters (e.g., 1991 PNCD 181; 2005 PNCD 944; 2022 anniversary CD edition), reflecting its lasting significance in Polish rock history. ([w.bibliotece.pl](https://w.bibliotece.pl/6106702/Kamienie))

Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Influence: Kamienie solidified Nalepa’s reputation as a leading figure in Polish blues-rock and remains a touchstone for later Polish blues acts. ([culture.pl](https://culture.pl/pl/tworca/breakout))
- Covers and samples: The title track and key songs from Kamienie have been covered or reinterpreted; notably, Modlitwa has been recorded by contemporary artists (e.g., Rita Pax ft. Wojciech Waglewski in 2022) and De Mono in 2012, and has appeared in samples via WhoSampled. ([whosampled.com](https://www.whosampled.com/Breakout/Modlitwa/?utm_source=openai))
- Today: The album is regarded as a cult classic within Polish rock, frequently cited by critics and fans as essential Breakout material; it is also documented in Polish rock archives and catalogues. ([music.tet.pl](https://www.music.tet.pl/breakout/dyskografia.html?utm_source=openai))