Released 40 years ago
Nowa Aleksandria
Siekiera · 1986
53 min · 13 tracks · new wave · post-punk
A turbulent blend of haunting melodies and driving rhythms reflecting the socio-political unrest of 1980s Poland.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- haunting melodies with driving rhythms
- reflective moments of socio-political unrest
- immersive journey through turbulent sound
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone catchy anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Siekiera's reputation in the Polish music scene.
- Themes
- 1980s Polish unrest· dystopian landscapes· identity struggle
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Nowa Aleksandria' was Siekiera's debut full-length album, following a series of influential underground performances. At this time, the band was emerging from the post-punk scene and establishing themselves as a voice against oppressive political conditions in Poland.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swans· Duran Duran· John Lydon
- If this clicks, go next to
- Na wszystkich frontach świata — Continues the exploration of themes with a more refined sound and deeper lyrical content.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Night Time by Killing Joke — Both capture a sense of urgency and socio-political angst with driving rhythms and dark, atmospheric soundscapes.Faith by The Cure — Shares haunting melodies and a melancholic mood that reflects internal struggles amid external chaos.In the Flat Field by Bauhaus — Combines post-punk energy with a dark, theatrical atmosphere, echoing themes of identity and turmoil.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Idziemy przez las".
- 1 Idziemy przez las Start here 4:40
- 2 Ludzie wschodu 4:23
- 3 Bez końca 3:21
- 4 Idziemy na skraj 3:27
- 5 Na zewnątrz 6:03
- 6 Nowa Aleksandria 3:15
- 7 To słowa 3:14
- 8 Już blisko 2:45
- 9 Tak dużo, tak mocno 4:02
- 10 Czerwony pejzaż 4:46
- 11 Misiowie puszyści 2:40
- 12 Jest bezpiecznie 5:29
- 13 Ja stoję, ja tańczę, ja walczę 5:11
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Siekiera's catalog. This debut album established Siekiera's reputation in the Polish music scene.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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