Polish duo ALLES returns with "Now", an album that feels like a fist raised in both fury and hope, a sonic manifesto for an age of disillusionment and determination. Building on the raw, stripped-down sound of their earlier releases, particularly 2021's "Lost", "Now" represents a step forward: more melodic, more textured, yet still bristling with the electro-punk intensity that has become their signature.

Opener "Wiadomosc" sets the tone with relentless beats and synths that hum like a neon-streaked storm, layered under lyrics that feel like a direct transmission from a dystopian present. ALLES’ knack for blending stark emotional honesty with biting social critique shines here, as it does throughout the album. Tracks like "DIY" and "Nie Ma Kraju" connect the band’s roots in punk’s defiance with the sleek, pulsing aesthetics of synthwave, bridging two worlds with finesse.

"Arfid_G47.9" and "Ten Moment" dive into personal and societal alienation with a visceral immediacy, while "We Wlasnej Osobie" offers a melodic reprieve without losing any of the album’s cutting edge. The production, honed with lessons from "Lost", trades some of the earlier rawness for a layered richness that amplifies ALLES’ message without muting their bite.

Thematically, "Now" is a searing indictment of complacency, hypocrisy, and the systemic rot that defines modernity, delivered with a clarity that refuses to hide behind metaphor. The lyrics strip bare illusions, confronting listeners with unflinching truths while daring them to think critically. And yet, amidst the anger, there’s an undercurrent of resilience - a belief in humanism ("Humanizm") and the power of collective action ("Wspólczesnosc").

For fans of politically charged electro like Front 242 or the stark minimalism of Suicide, "Now" will resonate deeply. ALLES has crafted an album that captures the anxiety of the here and now while offering a blueprint for resistance through sound. With the combined efforts of Zoharum, D.I.Y Kolo, Bat-Cave Production, and Retkinia Records, "Now" is available across LP, CD, and cassette, ensuring its message reverberates far and wide.

With the combined efforts of Zoharum, D.I.Y Koo, Bat-Cave Production, and Retkinia Records, "Now" is available in three formats: LP, CD, and cassette, ensuring its message reverberates far and wide.

Bold, direct, and unyielding, "Now" could sound like a call to arms for a generation unwilling to stay silent.