About
Európa Kiadó is a Hungarian underground and alternative rock band, originally formed in 1981 in Budapest. Emerging from the remnants of another influential band, URH, Európa Kiadó became one of the most important acts in Hungary's 1980s countercultural music scene.
Led by Jenő Menyhárt, the band was known for its politically and socially charged lyrics, blending punk, new wave, and experimental rock elements. Their music often reflected the frustration and disillusionment of youth living under the late socialist regime in Hungary.
Despite facing censorship and limited mainstream exposure during the Communist era, Európa Kiadó gained a cult following through live performances, bootleg recordings, and later, official releases. Their debut studio album, Popzene ("Pop Music"), came out in 1987, featuring a raw, poetic, and emotionally intense sound. Later albums, such as Szavazz rám ("Vote for Me") and Annak is kell ("They Need It Too"), solidified their reputation.
The band went through several breakups and reunions over the decades, but their influence on Hungarian alternative music remains significant. Európa Kiadó is still active, performing live and occasionally releasing new material, with Jenő Menyhárt continuing as the central creative force.
Led by Jenő Menyhárt, the band was known for its politically and socially charged lyrics, blending punk, new wave, and experimental rock elements. Their music often reflected the frustration and disillusionment of youth living under the late socialist regime in Hungary.
Despite facing censorship and limited mainstream exposure during the Communist era, Európa Kiadó gained a cult following through live performances, bootleg recordings, and later, official releases. Their debut studio album, Popzene ("Pop Music"), came out in 1987, featuring a raw, poetic, and emotionally intense sound. Later albums, such as Szavazz rám ("Vote for Me") and Annak is kell ("They Need It Too"), solidified their reputation.
The band went through several breakups and reunions over the decades, but their influence on Hungarian alternative music remains significant. Európa Kiadó is still active, performing live and occasionally releasing new material, with Jenő Menyhárt continuing as the central creative force.
Discography
24 releasesKönnyedén Vett Apokalipszis
Európa Kiadó · 2025
Love 2020
Európa Kiadó · 2021
Nincs Kontroll
Európa Kiadó · 2018
...Valahol Lenni...
Európa Kiadó · 2016
Annak Is Kell
Európa Kiadó · 2013
Így Vonulunk Be..
Európa Kiadó · 2005
Popzene / Szavazz Rám
Európa Kiadó · 2001
Jó Lesz... '84
Európa Kiadó · 1997
Love '82
Európa Kiadó · 1997
És Mindig Csak Képeket
Európa Kiadó · 1994
És Mindig Csak Képeket
Európa Kiadó · 1994
Itt Kisértünk - Love'92
Európa Kiadó · 1993
Koncert A Zichy Kastélyban
Európa Kiadó · 1990
Szavazz Rám
Európa Kiadó · 1989
Popzene
Európa Kiadó · 1987
Városbujócska (Original Soundtrack)
Másik János, Jiří Stivín, Európa Kiadó · 1985
10 Óra Bahia
Various · 1998
Telekom Volt Fesztivál - VOL1 - A Kezdet
Various · 2022
Nekünk írták A Dalt!
Various · 2022
Pokoli Aranykor
Various · 2017
New Wave Behind The Iron Curtain
The Leading Force · 2011
Sound Of Revolution (A Collection Of Songs That Made The Iron Curtain Fall)
Various · 2009
A Rock Album - A Magyar Rock 16 Nagy Pillanata
Various · 2004
Napkitörések (Részletek Egy Képzelt Kalózrádió Műsorából)
Radio Space · 1993