Xylina Spathia / Wooden Swords - Enas kiklos ston aera (2000)
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1. I teleftaia fora / Η τελευταία φορά
2. Pare me mazi sou / Πάρε με μαζί σου
3. Sto noto / Στο νότο
4. Ti perimenoun / Τι περιμένουν
5. O navagos / Ο ναυαγός
6. Koitazo ta spitia / Κοιτάζω τα σπίτια
7. San esena / Σαν εσένα
8. Prepei na ertheis / Πρέπει να έρθεις
9. O hartinos ouranos / Ο χάρτινος ουρανός
10 Oi daimones / Οι δαίμονες
Xylina Spathia (Greek: Τα Ξύλινα Σπαθιά, English: The Wooden Swords) were one of the most popular Greek bands, coming from Thessaloniki, that were distinguished for their special and personal sound, which was unprecedented for the Greek music of the era. Along with Trypes, they are considered to be the most popular band in Greece, which became very popular in the 90's.
Their music combines elements from pop, rock and electronic music, maintaining a Greek melodic "colour" at the same time. The personal and experimental lyrics of Pavlos Pavlidis are distinguished for their poetry and the pictures that they give. Generally the band's songs develop an emotional atmosphere, that is sometimes expressed with extroversion and bold rhythms and else with a calm innerness.
From 1993 until their break-up, in 2003, the band released 5 albums (4 studio, 1 live) and 1 CD single. Although they had a big commercial success from early on, the group avoided media exposure and maintained their artistic autonomy, seeking to develop their sound from album to album and during their live performances, where they used to experiment and improvise with their songs.
The original line-up of the group consisted of: Pavlos Pavlidis (vocals, guitar), Vasilis Gountaroulis (keyboards, samplers), Christos Tsaprazis (bass) and Panos Tolios (drums, percussion 1993-1997). Members of the band had also been: Stavros Rossopoulos (guitar 1993-1994), Takis Kanellos (drums 1997), Giannis Mitsis (drums 1998-2003), Kostas Pantelis (guitar 2000-2003) and Nikos Kyriakopoulos (percussion, backing vocals 2001-2003). Session musicians that appeared in the band's albums are: Dimos Gountaroulis (cello), Giorgos Tolios (percussion), Giorgos Papazoglou (percussion), Rita Hatzinikoli (percussion), Fotis Siotas (violin) and Aristeidis Hatzistavrou (classical guitar).
Xylina Spathia are one of the best-selling Greek bands, along with Pyx Lax and Trypes.
🎵 Xylina Spathia / Wooden Swords – Enas Kiklos ston Aera (2000)
Enas Kiklos ston Aera (Greek: Ένας Κύκλος στον Αέρα, meaning “A Circle in the Air”) is a compilation album released in 2000 by Greek alternative rock band Xylina Spathia, featuring some of the band’s most iconic tracks from their studio albums and live performances.
This album serves as a culmination of the band’s career, collecting fan favorites and essential tracks for listeners who want a complete picture of their poetic, melodic, and intense alternative rock sound.
📀 Album Tracklist
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Μια Ματιά Σαν Βροχή
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Ο Βασιλιάς της Σκόνης
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Τροφή για τα Θηρία
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Πέρα από τις Πόλεις της Ασφάλτου
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Άγγελος
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Φωτιά Στο Λιμάνι
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Νυχτερινή Διαδρομή
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Μικρές Αλήθειες
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Σαν Να Μην Πέρασε Μια Μέρα
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Το Τέλος
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Σιωπή
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Τελευταία Ματιά
(Exact track order may vary between different editions.)
📝 Album Credits
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Artist: Xylina Spathia
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Album: Enas Kiklos ston Aera
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Release Year: 2000
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Genre: Alternative Rock, Greek Rock, Indie Rock
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Country: Greece
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Label: Hitch-Hyke Records
Band Line-up (on recordings)
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Pavlos Pavlidis – vocals, guitar
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Giannis Mylonas – guitar
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Kostas Papanastasiou – bass
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Dimitris Panagiotidis – drums
(Line-ups correspond to original recordings from previous studio albums.)
💰 Commercial Performance & Reception
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The compilation was well received by fans and critics as a definitive overview of the band’s work.
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Served as an accessible entry point for new listeners unfamiliar with the band’s 1990s discography.
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Modern ratings generally place it around 8 / 10 for Greek alternative rock compilations.
🌟 Popular Tracks Included
Μια Ματιά Σαν Βροχή
One of the band’s most emotive and melodic songs, setting the tone for the compilation.
Τροφή για τα Θηρία
Darker, heavier, and intense, showing the band’s exploration of raw emotion.
Πέρα από τις Πόλεις της Ασφάλτου
A fan favorite representing the urban-escape themes that defined much of their mid-90s work.
Σιωπή
Atmospheric and introspective, a track many consider a hallmark of the band’s poetic lyricism.
🎉 Fun Facts
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The album collects tracks from all four of the band’s studio albums, offering a career-spanning perspective.
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Many of the recordings were remastered for the compilation, improving sound quality.
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Live versions of some tracks were included to capture the band’s energetic performances.
🕵️ Did You Know?
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Xylina Spathia disbanded shortly after this compilation, making it the last official release under their name.
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Pavlidis continued a successful solo career after the band’s dissolution.
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The album helped cement the band’s influence on the Greek alternative and indie rock scenes.
🔑 Trivia
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The album’s title, A Circle in the Air, symbolizes both reflection and completion, representing the end of the band’s journey.
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Tracks were carefully selected based on fan favorites and critical acclaim.
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Compilation albums like this one are often considered essential listening for Greek rock enthusiasts.
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