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*Lalalar - En Kötü Iyi Olur *

Electrifying and addictive album by the Istanbul trio, Lalalar. "En Kötü lyi Olur" is their second album filled with crushing grooves, magnetic anatolian inspired melodies, captivating riffs and some dub and electro in clever doses. They remain as polically engaged as in their predecessor and debut album, "Bi Cinnete Bakar", exposing social divides and using music as a permanent unifier and a powerful voice for those that are kept voiceless. 

The energy of this album is often delirious, engaging and extremely beautiful. The name of the album means "at its worst, it will be good" and the band states that the name means “a beacon of hope in our ever socially, politically, and climatically challenged world”.

Essential listening. 




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