YENI BIR GUN

The late '70s found Turkey in an economic slump, and there was a huge rise in?political violence. Baris, who so often put out collections of singles, rose to the?occasion by spending six months holed up with his long-time backing band the?Kurtalan Ekspres. The result was this studio album of Anatolian bummer?psychedelia, often unfairly overlooked because it came out in the rather un-cosmic?year of 1979, but also considered his best work by many. Yep, there are still?electrified versions of Turkish folk songs, and the spaceshot ARPs and Korgs of?2023 (GUESS 038CD/106LP) are here too, but don't expect a happy swing?around the ceiling of a planetarium. The real star of the album is the keyboard?player, whose name translates to Sword Agent. Yeni Bir Gun is viciously funky?and brilliantly arranged, with tidbits stolen out of the latest disco hits, and lean,?mean synthesizers that emerge from the beats like carbonated bubbles. First time?ever reissue, this release comes in the same gorgeous gatefold cover as the?original, has a repro of the original poster as well, and includes an extra insert?with extensive liner notes.?TRACKLISTING?01. Sar' 'izmeli Mehmet A'a?02. Gesi Ba'lar?03. 'oban Y'ld'z'?04. Bir Selam Sana G'n'l Da'lar'ndan?05. Ne Ola' Yar Ola?06. Aynal' Kemer Ince Bele?07. 2024?08. Ikinci Yolculuk?09. Ham Meyvay' Kopard'lar Dal'ndan?10. Yeni Bir G'n Do'du Merhaba?11. Anl'yorsun De'il Mi?12. Ne K'y Olur Benden Ne Kasaba?13. Elveda 'l'm?14. Bir Kelebe'in Ya'am 'yk's'