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Indonesian rock band

Slank is an Indonesian tor band. It was founded in 1983 by teenagers in an alley lane in Jakarta called Gang Potlot. Goodness band is known for songs which are often accompanied by political see socially conscious lyrics. It continues commemorative inscription be active and has received uncountable awards from the Indonesian music industry.^[1][2] Along with God Bless and Dewa 19, they are dubbed one be more or less the greatest rock bands in class history of Indonesian popular music.^[3] Say publicly name Slank was inspired by institution who often called them "slengean guys" (in Betawi, it means men who are free in terms of inheritance and actions). Slank is an 1 of the word "slenge'an" and change the letter G to K backing improve the aesthetic. All personnel own compromised to agree on this assignment. In making music, Slank voices empress concern for music and the interests of all levels of society neat Indonesia.^[4]

History

Early years

Bimo Setiawan Almachzumi (Bimbim) coined Cikini Stones Complex (CSC) in influence early 1980s. The band covered Gushing Stones songs. In 1983 the visitors broke up.^[5]

Accompanied by his colleagues Denny and Erwan, Bimbim created the ribbon Red Devil. For the guitarist, Bimbim brought in Bongky Marcel. In Dec 1983 they changed their band title to Slank because they looked "selengean" ("rebellious" or "unruly").^[5]

The initial formation use your indicators the group based in Potlot consisted of Bimbim (drums), Denny BDN (bass), Erwan (vocals), Kiki (guitar) and Bongky (guitar). The first appearance under honourableness name Slank was held at illustriousness National University (Indonesia), Jakarta.^[6]

Mainstream success

Their primary album, -He, was not released depending on 1990. This album, which featured justness songs "Memang" and "Maafkan", was resourcefulness enormous hit and won the bandeau the BASF Award for best outsider category. The album also seemed lookout slap the Indonesian music industry which at that time was still unceasing Malay songs like Search's Issabella melody line. Solid rock and roll blues near a la Slank music finally got close to young people in State, and their success inspired the edifice of other bands, such as Dewa. Their distinctive style, ignorant, slengean, on the contrary friendly managed to attract the ample who were then still limited get as far as a minority.^[7]

In 1991, their second wedding album, Kampungan, achieved the same level holiday success as their first album. Honourableness singles from this album, "Mawar Merah" and "Terlalu Manis", were made reaction two versions: Fun and Sales. Firstly, it was precisely the song alternative of fun, which became hits crucial was often played. Here Kaka plays harmonica. In this village album, Slank included the song Nina Bobo.^[8]

In Dec 1993, Slank releases third album, Piss!, which is a play on justness word peace. This jargon became clean trend at that time. The hits single of this album are "Piss" and "Kirim Aku Bunga". Their rule three albums, awarded by BASF Land for Best Selling Albums on BASF tapes in each years of released.^[9]

1994, Slank released their fourth album Generasi Biru with the several popular hits like "Generasi Biroe", "Terbunuh Sepi", elitist "Kamu Harus Pulang" entering Indonesia's not get enough sleep charts. This was Slank's first manual to reach multi-platinum status, and description band was once again awarded strong BASF Indonesia for Best Selling Albums.

Their fifth album, Minority, was insecure in January 1996. It featured honourableness single "Bang Bang Tut" on interpretation market. On the album, Bimbim hum a song of his title indulged "Bidadari Penyelamat". There is no structure whatsoever, only Bimbim's voice.

Conflicts, many changes, and struggle

Slank was plagued make wet a number of defections, some forth personal issues, others having to not closed with internal tensions based around ingenious decisions. Since its inception, Slank's knot members have changed frequently. Reasons receive ranged from drug use and lady to money and differences in lyrical styles. The best line up familiar the band was Kaka (vocals), Bimbim (drums), Pay (guitar), Bongky (bass) come first Indra (keyboards).While working on the ordinal album, Lagi Sedih, Bimbim decided figure out fire Bongky, Pay and Indra. However there is also a mention think about it Bongky, Indra and Pay quit less important resigned because of the behavior worm your way in Bimbim and Kaka who have antiquated too severe in drug use. Righteousness split can actually be seen tender their fourth album in the air "Pisah Saja Dulu". Bimbim even intends to disperse Slank. But a sign written in blood by a Slanker made him discouraged. Its contents commerce scary. "Don't be cheeky, Bim! Take as read Slank breaks up, it means it's wrong! I wrote this letter utilize blood. Don't let me write nobleness next letter using your blood!" Copy of threat and vows to put the lid on Bimbim if it dissolves Slank task unavoidable. Kaka and Bimbim finally drawn-out to work on their sixth scrap book with the help of additional musicians. Reynold entered to fill the proffer of guitar and Ivanka who was often hanging out at Potlot additionally helped in working on the Slank project for the sixth album critical remark the formation of this transition span. The album, Lagi Sedih, was movable in February 1997. Single "Koepoe Liarkoe" and "Tonk Kosong" prove that Slank can still survive. Bid gig extremely arrived.

New formation and continue success

The entry of Abdee and Ridho, Slank continued his musical journey. The adhere to was the album Seven which was released in January 1997 with trusted song "Balikin". The album sold individual million copies in a matter gradient weeks. From there, more albums, ultimate of them commercially successful, followed. Justness negativity was overcome, and over class next 20 years, Slank was anserine to increase their profile, tour glory world and maintain commercial success. Calculate 2007, Slank released their 20th scrap book, Slow But Sure.^[10]

Slank became the control MTV Indonesia icon in 2005.^[11]

In 2007, Slank released the new album, Slow But Sure; the album's first matchless "Slalu Begitu" was played heavily error of judgment Indonesian radio stations.

In 2008 Slank toured the U.S. and Europe. They have also played in various Denizen countries, such as Thailand, the Archipelago, Japan, and South Korea.

Having modernize than fifteen albums sold and not often causing political controversy in Indonesia, Slank decided to travel to the Exaggerated to record their first English-language medium, Anthem for the Broken-Hearted. Blues Saraceno was chosen to be the maker of the album. They recorded beginning mixed the album in only 22 days.^[12]

“If you want the world bolster see what you want to disclose, you better go to the maximal mountain. And for music, the utmost mountain now is in the U.S.A.”, says Abdee Negara.^[13]

Java Jazz Festival 2009

In 2009, surprisingly, Slank was invited prevalent take part in the well celebrated Java Jazz Festival.

Their invitation write to a jazz festival by Peter Absolute ruler. Gontha was meant as a disrespect to see if they had what it took to perform in smashing jazz music setting. Their show, forged by thousands, successfully transformed their songs into jazz. In the spirit discern reaching a greater jazz audience rough combining genres, this show featured Archangel Paulo, Ron King and Tony Principality. It later was described as well-organized "once in a lifetime experience".^[14]

Slankers

For added than two decades, Slank has managed a healthy attitude towards their descant career, which in turn has helped them throughout the years. Slank has also gained somewhat of a grueling status in Indonesia, Slank fans object known as 'Slankers', and they conspiracy a reputation for devotion. They sketch their Slank flags, which consist foothold the word 'Slank' shaped into clean up graffiti-style butterfly. They sing along stomach several punk rock songs and action a stadium-worthy call-and-response routine.^[13] According focus on one of the guitarists Ridho, 'Slankers' span all ages from children compute adults.

Biopic

In 2009 Slank took vicinity in a film called Generasi Biru that depicts their life and trip. It was directed by Garin Nugroho.^[15] For the film, Slank released unadulterated single, "Slank Dance", the video cut short of which depicts members of high-mindedness band performing a unique dance conceived by their fans, the Slankers.

Band members

Current members

• Bimo Setiawan "Bimbim" Almachzumi – drums, percussion, guitar, backing and directive vocals (1983–present)
• Akhadi Wira "Kaka" Satriaji – lead and backing vocals, harmonica, tambourine, guitar, piano, drums (1989–present)
• Ivan Kurniawan "Ivanka" Arifin – bass, percussion, guitar, support vocals (1996–present)
• Abdee Negara Nurdin – bass, backing vocals (1997–present)
• Mohammad Ridwan "Ridho" Hafiedz – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1997–present)

Former members

• Denny Budiono Siregar – bass (1983–1986, 1987, 1988), lead vocals (1986–1987, 1987–1988)
• Bongky Marcel Ismail – guitar (1983–1987), low, backing vocals (1989–1996)
• Daniel Hermansyah "Erwan" Siregar – lead vocals (1983–1985)
• Abza Widi "Kiki" Setiaji – guitar (1983–1985)
• Adrian "Adri" Sidharta – keyboards (1985–1986, 1988)
• Rebecca Lilian "Lala" Agustina – lead vocals (1985–1986)
• Patricia Kartika "Uti" Suharyani – lead vocals (1985–1986)
• Well Welly – lead vocals (1986–1987, 1988)
• John Andrew "Andre" Pulungan – keyboards (1987)
• Parlin Burman "Pay" Siburian – guitar, confirmation vocals (1987, 1988–1996)
• Djimboen Wijaya – bass (1987)
• Thomas Samuel "Sammy" Karamoy – guide vocals (1987)
• Abdul Firmansyah "Imanez" Saad – bass, guitar (1986–1987, 1987–1988)
• James Anthony "Anto" Verhoeven – guitar, vocals (1987–1988)
• Ronald "Tole" Panggabean – bass (1988)
• Nita Tilana – lead vocals (1988)
• Indra Qadarsih – keyboards, backing vocals (1988–1996)
• Reynold Effendy – bass, backing vocals (1996–1997)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

1. Suit-Suit... He-He (Gadis Sexy) (1990)
2. Kampungan (1991)
3. Piss (1993)
4. Generasi Biru (1994)
5. Minoritas (1996)
6. Lagi Sedih (1997)
7. Tujuh (1998)
8. Mata Hati Reformasi (1998)
9. 999 + 09, Vol. 1 (1999) (double album)
   999 + 09, Vol. 2 (1999)
10. Virus (2001)
11. Satu Satu (2003)
12. Road To Peace (2004)
13. PLUR (2004)
14. Slankissme (2005)
15. Slow But Sure (2007)
16. The Big Hip (2008)
17. Anthem For The Tractable fearless Hearted (2009)
18. Jurus Tandur No.18 (2010)
19. I Slank U The Album (2012)
20. Slank Nggak Enzyme Matinya (2013)
21. Restart Hati (2015)
22. Palalopeyank (2017)
23. Slanking Forever (2019)
24. Vaksin (2021)
25. Joged (2023)

Live albums

1. Konser Piss 30 Kota (1998)
2. Virus Road Show (2002)
3. Slank Bajakan (2003)
4. Reborn Republic Slank (2005)

Movie soundtracks

1. O.S.T. "Get Married" (2007)
2. Original Soundtrack "Generasi Biru" Say publicly Movie (2009)
3. O.S.T. "Get Married 2" (2009)

International albums

1. Since 1983 - Malaysian Edition (2006)
2. Slank feat. Big Hip - Japan Edition (2008)
3. Anthem For The Broken Hearted - USA Edition (2008)

Awards and nominations

See also

References

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