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Idziemy przez las Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its driving beat and evocative lyrics, establishing the album's thematic focus on journey and struggle.
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Nowa Aleksandria — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, merging haunting melodies with vivid imagery that reflects both hope and despair in a changing world.
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Czerwony pejzaż — With its intense instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this track highlights the band's ability to meld personal narrative with broader social commentary.
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
- 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
- Moods
- Dark· Introspective
- Career context
- Released in early 1986, Nowa Aleksandria is Siekiera's debut album, emerging during a pivotal moment in Polish music just before the fall of communism. The band was part of the burgeoning new wave scene, leveraging their sound to comment on societal issues and express a sense of urgency amid political turmoil.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swans· Duran Duran· John Lydon
Tracklist
- 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Night Time
Killing Joke
Both capture a sense of urgency and socio-political angst with driving rhythms and dark, atmospheric soundscapes.
Faith
The Cure
Shares haunting melodies and a melancholic mood that reflects internal struggles amid external chaos.
In the Flat Field
Bauhaus
Combines post-punk energy with a dark, theatrical atmosphere, echoing themes of identity and turmoil.
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