Yol

Description

Altin Gün returns with a sublime album that expands its exploration of Anatolian rock and Turkish psychedelia with dreamy 80s synth-pop excursions. The Amsterdam-based group has built a solid reputation for its ability to blend past and present to create a brilliantly psychedelic pop sound. Yol ("Route"), their third album, unveils a new sonic palette rich in surprises. While it draws from the rich and diverse traditions of Anatolian and Turkish folk music, Yol is not just a record that restores traditional music for a contemporary audience. It presents a textured, avant-pop sound, as exemplified by the first single "Ordunun Dereleri." Mysterious and atmospheric, the track marks the band's evolution, taking the listener into a sound world that resonates with the rhythms of down-tempo electro beats and majestic synths. This album took a different approach to its conception and recording compared to the first two, as each member was stuck at home for three months and had to add their parts remotely. Yol has a dreamy tone, perhaps born from this forced time of introspection. It also features elements of 80s synth-pop. This new musical landscape has been shaped by the choice of instruments, namely the Omnichord and the drum machine. While Yol is still a collective effort from the six members, the album owes much to its production team, Asa Moto (a producer duo based in Ghent consisting of Oliver Geerts and Gilles Noë) who mixed the album. This is a first for Altin Gün, who had always recorded on tape with their own sound engineer. The groovy Anatolian psychedelic vein is present, but we also discover Brazilian influences, cosmic reggae, and disco grooves. With Yol, Altin Gün has patented its magical process of reimagining and sonic exploration!