Wojny I Noce = 戦争と夜

1) Overview
Wojny i Noce (Wars and Nights) is Daria Zawiałow’s third studio album, released June 11, 2021 on Sony Music Poland. It is a concept album with a distinct Japanese-influenced production and a manga-inspired visual language, including English-language tracks alongside Polish songs. The project was largely helmed by producer/composer Michał Kush, with additional collaborators and a notable anime-inspired video for the title track. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daria_Zawia%C5%82ow))

2) Recording History
- Recording/production: The album was created as a Daria–Michał Kush collaboration; Kush is credited as producer, co-writer, and key architectural force of the sound. Dawid Podsiadło appears on the track Za krótki sen. ([rmf.fm](https://www.rmf.fm/magazyn/news%2C39137%2Cdaria-zawialow-promuje-nowy-album-wojny-i-noce-sprawdz-wideo.html))
- Musical approach: Public commentary emphasizes a city-pop/80s-electronic influence with synths and guitar textures; the project leans into a Japanese-inspired aesthetic, including a manga-inspired cover and anime-influenced visuals. ([rmf.fm](https://www.rmf.fm/magazyn/news%2C39137%2Cdaria-zawialow-promuje-nowy-album-wojny-i-noce-sprawdz-wideo.html))
- Visuals and concepts: The title-track video and other promos were accompanied by manga/anime-inspired visuals; the title-track video itself was later released as an anime-style clip. The cover artwork for the album was created with a manga aesthetic by Agnieszka Szajewska. ([rmf.fm](https://www.rmf.fm/magazyn/news%2C39137%2Cdaria-zawialow-promuje-nowy-album-wojny-i-noce-sprawdz-wideo.html))
- Release timeline and format: The album comprises 13 tracks with a total running time around 52 minutes (CD/LP/digital). A deluxe edition was announced for December 9, 2022, adding new material, including the track Laura (with Sokół). ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/wojny-i-noce/1569217557?utm_source=openai))
- Language: Three English-language tracks appear on the record, alongside Polish songs. ([polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl](https://polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl/2022/01/07/daria-zawialow-wojny-i-noce-recenzja/))

3) Chart Performance & Recognition
- Release and format: Debuted June 11, 2021; 13 tracks, approximately 52 minutes. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daria_Zawia%C5%82ow))
- Certifications: The album was certified Platinum in Poland within months of release. ([polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl](https://polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl/2022/01/07/daria-zawialow-wojny-i-noce-recenzja/)) The Polish industry source confirms Platinum status for Wojny i noce. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daria_Zawia%C5%82ow))
- Singles and videos: The Kaonashi video won the PL Music Video Award for Best Pop, and other singles received notable video exposure. ([polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl](https://polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl/2022/01/07/daria-zawialow-wojny-i-noce-recenzja/))
- Tour and live reception: The Wojny i Noce Tour toured major Polish cities and culminated at the Torwar venue in Warsaw. ([polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl](https://polskaplyta-polskamuzyka.pl/2022/01/07/daria-zawialow-wojny-i-noce-recenzja/))

4) Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Musical and visual influence: The album is widely noted for its Japan-inspired production, city-pop textures, and manga-influenced artwork, marking a distinctive moment in Polish indie pop. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daria_Zawia%C5%82ow))
- Notable trivia: The title-track video spawned an anime-style clip, fulfilling Zawiałow’s childhood dream of anime visualization; the deluxe edition (Dec 2022) added new material such as Laura with Sokół. ([rmf.fm](https://www.rmf.fm/magazyn/news%2C39137%2Cdaria-zawialow-promuje-nowy-album-wojny-i-noce-sprawdz-wideo.html))
- Current regard: Wojny i Noce is regarded as a high-water mark in Zawiałow’s discography, achieving Platinum status and remaining a touchstone for her thematic, autobiographical writing. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daria_Zawia%C5%82ow))