Top tracks — play these first
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Wojna plemników — The title track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive sound and sardonic lyrics about societal conflict, encapsulating the band's confrontational spirit.
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Piosenka o Solidarności czyli wszystko gnije — This track directly addresses themes of disillusionment with solidarity movements, using irony to critique the state of Polish politics and society.
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Kobiety z Sarajewa — Addressing the Balkan conflict, this song showcases Big Cyc's willingness to tackle complex issues with dark humor, reflecting broader regional tensions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic punk rock with sharp social commentary, making it distinctive within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements interspersed with the music, emphasizing the satirical lyrics.
- The final track is notably slower and more reflective, providing a contrast to the preceding energetic songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- satirical commentary on society
- punchy tracks for quick energy
- irreverent humor throughout listening
- short bursts of intense fun
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
- seek serious emotional depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Wojna plemników is Big Cyc's debut album, introducing their provocative style to the Polish music scene. At this point, they were emerging from the underground scene, eager to comment on the socio-political changes unfolding in post-communist Poland.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dezerter· The Analogs· T.Love
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wojna plemników 4:17
- 2 Towar schodzi cały dzień 3:03
- 3 Od przyjaciół Moskali 5:08
- 4 De Mono 1:10
- 5 Polska rodzina 4:04
- 6 Bałkański turysta 3:10
- 7 Synagoga dla pieroga 1:36
- 8 Berlin Zachodni (dalsza część starej historii) 3:53
- 9 Jazda 3:18
- 10 Ostry dyżur 2:42
- 11 Chuligani i złodzieje 4:00
- 12 Kobiety z Sarajewa 4:05
- 13 Piosenka o Solidarności czyli wszystko gnije 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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