Hata Payi (LP)

Istanbul synthpop vanguards Jakuzi turned heads in 2017 with the release of their unique and exciting debut album 'Fantezi Müzik', which showcased modern Turkish underground music to the world. Their new album, "Hata Payı" (meaning literally "a part of the mistake"), brings a more refined and darker sound to their arsenal, exploring the depths of relationships and the human condition.

The album is less heterogeneous than the debut, yet the unique sounds stay intact. The first single "Süphe" (translates to "Doubt") is the saddest track you can cry dance to since A Flock Of Seagulls 'Wishing'. Then there's "Yangın" ("Fire") which writes synthpop history with its mad genius half-time / crescendo, or "Gördüğüm Rüya" ("The Dream I See") that starts with a very familiar guitar riff just to morph into an epic dreamwave anthem. "Toz" ("Dust") recalls the lively experiments of a young Martin Gore, and it doesn't' stop there.

Hata Payı is full of ideas and energy, the songs take well nuanced twists and turns and prove that even in the darkest hours, Jakuzi never shy away from glorious pop moments.