Gniew, the latest album by Noże, is a powerful and provocative journey through the darker side of human emotions. The album's title, which translates to "anger" in English, sets the tone for the intense and visceral experience that awaits the listener.
From the opening track, "Cisza przed burzą" (Silence Before the Storm), Noże establishes a sense of tension and impending chaos that runs throughout the album. The lyrics, sung in Polish, are raw and unfiltered, reflecting the band's uncompromising approach to their music.
Musically, Gniew is a fusion of various genres, including punk, post-punk, and electronic music. The band's use of synthesizers and drum machines adds a modern electronic edge to their sound, while the guitar riffs and basslines provide a driving punk energy.
Highlights of the album include "Młodych ludzi nie zrozumiemy" (We Won't Understand Young People), a scathing critique of the older generation's inability to relate to the struggles of the youth, and "Nie ma nas" (We Don't Exist), a haunting ballad that showcases the band's emotional depth.