Dziwny jest ten świat…
Czesław Niemen · 1967
44 min · 15 tracks · rock music
A vibrant fusion of rock and Polish folk, punctuated by Niemen's powerful, soulful vocals.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its critical acclaim and cultural impact, particularly the title track 'Dziwny jest ten świat,' which became an anthem for the youth and counterculture movements in Poland. It was well-received by critics and has been cited as a key influence on subsequent generations of artists in Poland and beyond.
- Best for
- steady melodic flow throughout reflective moments of nostalgia uplifting themes of resilience
- Context
- Upon its release in 1967, 'Dziwny jest ten świat…' marked Czesław Niemen's first major commercial success after his earlier work. This album established him as a prominent figure in Polish music, transitioning from a local artist to an influential voice in the broader Eastern European rock scene during a time of political upheaval.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ZZ Top· Christine McVie· Leonard Cohen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gdzie to jest Standout 2:58
- 2 Nigdy się nie dowiesz 3:32
- 3 Ten los zły los Standout 2:42
- 4 Coś, co kocham najwięcej 3:07
- 5 Wspomnienie 3:51
- 6 Nie wstawaj lewą nogą 2:13
- 7 Dziwny jest ten świat Standout 3:38
- 8 Jeszcze swój egzamin zdasz 1:57
- 9 Chciałbym cofnąć czas 3:54
- 10 Pamiętam ten dzień 3:16
- 11 Nie dla mnie taka dziewczyna 2:30
- 12 Chyba, że mnie pocałujesz 3:00
- 13 Jaki kolor wybrać chcesz 2:25
- 14 Proszę, przebacz 3:10
- 15 Domek bez adresu 2:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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