Jakuzi - Fantezi Muzik

Jakuzi don't sound like any other band out there right now. They are so far out of left field, but there is something really amazing going on here.

Their debut album 'Fantezi Müzik' could be described as a lo-fi pop masterpiece from a faraway time, place and perhaps an alternate universe. Think David Bowie having a fever dream in Turkey, Depeche Mode stranded at the Bosporus… but at the end of the day they just sound completely like themselves.

While music fans and the press were busy catching up on the Turkish legacy of 70s rock and psychedelia, a very active and vibrant underground music scene was developing under the radar in Istanbul. Jakuzi are the latest offspring, and their debut record might just change the international perception of contemporary Turkish music.

When Kutay Soyocak (vocals) and Taner Yücel (bass / synths) started Jakuzi, their aim was to create something different to their previous punk and garage projects, a background which has frequently brought out the best in synth-wave bands. Many of the songs are deeply rooted in the rich history of Turkish pop but Western listeners will also take note of a wide variety of influences ranging from krautrock, disco and post-punk, which Jakuzi were able to translate into something uniquely gripping.


Side A
1. Geriye Dönemiyor
2. Her An Ölecek Gibi
3. Bir Düşmanım Var
4. Aptal Bir Inat
5. Istediğin Gibi Kullan
6. Hiç Mi Yok?

Side B
7. Lubunya
8. Üstüme Gelme
9. Belki De Sen Haklısın
10. Koca Bir Saçmalık
11. Yine Ayni Şeyi Yaptım