Altin Gün - Garip (2026)
I like the idea of this record more than I fully connect with it. Reworking Neşet Ertaş songs through a psychedelic, groove-driven lens should feel transformative, and at times it does — the basslines lock in, the textures bloom, and the melodies carry real Anatolian weight. But as an album experience, it never quite settles into a compelling arc. It drifts between styles — funk pulse, synth shimmer, folk melancholy — without building cumulative momentum.
There’s craftsmanship here, and respect for the source material, but the emotional stakes stay moderate. It feels curated rather than urgent. I admire the palette and the cultural bridge it builds, yet I don’t feel pulled back once it ends. It’s solid, occasionally inspired, but not gripping.
Pros
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Cultural reinterpretation with care – The band treats Ertaş’s material with clear respect while giving it modern rhythmic lift.
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Groove-driven highlights – When the rhythm section locks in, the hypnotic quality works.
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Textural variety – Strings, synths, and psych tones create a rich sonic palette.
Cons
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Loose cohesion – Eclectic choices dilute the album’s narrative flow.
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Moderate emotional impact – More tasteful than moving.
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Replay ceiling – Once the reinterpretation idea lands, there’s limited escalation or surprise.
Genre: Psychedelic Folk
Country: Netherlands
Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 49th / 158
Highlight: Benim Yarim
Made me think of:
Selda Bağcan
Erkin Koray
Khruangbin
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