Xylina Spathia / Wooden Swords - Live (2003)
Tracklist front / back album art covers download
1. Atlantis / Ατλαντίς
2. Rita / Ρίτα
3. Ena parakseno tragoudi / Ένα παράξενο τραγούδι
4. Rodes / Ρόδες
5. Ti perimenoun / Τι περιμένουν
6. Poulia / Πουλιά
7. San esena / Σαν εσένα
8. Grant otel / Γκραντ οτέλ
9. Sto vraho / Στο βράχο
10. Tora arhizo kai thimamai / Τώρα αρχίζω και θυμάμαι
11. Den ehei telos / Δεν έχει τέλος
12. Treno fantasma / Τρένο φάντασμα
13. Pare me mazi sou / Πάρε με μαζί σου
14. Adrenalini / Αδρεναλίνη
15. Koitazo ta spitia / Κοιτάζω τα σπίτια
16. Allazei prosopa i thlipsi / Αλλάζει πρόσωπα η θλίψη
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 – Live (2003)
Live (2003) is a live album by Greek alternative rock band Xylina Spathia, documenting performances from their final tours in the late 1990s.
This album captures the band’s raw energy, poetic lyricism, and atmospheric alternative rock sound that made them a cornerstone of the Greek rock scene.
It serves as a career retrospective in a live setting, offering fans the chance to experience the intensity of their stage performances after the band had officially stopped producing new studio albums.
📀 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
(Track order may vary slightly depending on release.)
📝 Album Credits
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Artist: Xylina Spathia
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Album: Live
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Release Year: 2003
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Genre: Alternative Rock, Greek Rock, Live Rock
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Country: Greece
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Label: Hitch-Hyke Records
Line-up on Live 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
(These are the members performing on the recordings; line-ups reflect the late 90s tours.)
💰 Commercial Performance & Reception
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The album received positive reviews from Greek rock fans for capturing the live energy of the band.
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Served as a definitive live record, preserving performances that many fans could not attend.
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Ratings typically hover around 8 / 10 among Greek alternative rock enthusiasts.
🌟 Popular Live Tracks
Μια Ματιά Σαν Βροχή
The emotive performance of the hit song demonstrates the band’s lyrical depth and melodic power live.
Τροφή για τα Θηρία
Heavier, darker, and raw, showing how the band translated studio intensity to the stage.
Πέρα από τις Πόλεις της Ασφάλτου
A fan-favorite urban escape anthem, performed with energy and audience engagement.
🎉 Fun Facts
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The album documents the final tours of Xylina Spathia before their official disbandment.
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Many tracks feature extended solos and improvisation, giving a different perspective from studio recordings.
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Captures the unique energy of Thessaloniki alternative rock live performances from the late 90s.
🕵️ Did You Know?
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The band broke up shortly after these recordings, making this one of the last official releases under the Xylina Spathia name.
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Pavlidis went on to pursue a successful solo career in Greece.
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The live album preserves the band’s influence on the Greek indie and alternative scene, ensuring their legacy endured.
🔑 Trivia
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Some tracks include audience interaction and stage banter, rare for Greek rock live albums of the time.
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The album is often considered a must-listen for fans who want the full experience of the band’s live dynamics.
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Many live arrangements differ from studio versions, showing the band’s flexibility and creativity on stage.
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