DANSES ET RYTHMES DE LA TURQUIE [AKA: ANADOLU POP]

For me this record is among the best releases of the Turkish underground scene. ''Anadolu pop'' classic but actually a solid blend of ethnic folk and psych music. There is a definite psychedelic flavour in particular tracks (for example "to a clear mind'' , ''sunset in golden horn'' , ''kaleidoscopic dream'') and a similarity can be traced to the works of John Berberian and Orient Express. Many highlights here but especially Ilgaz is an eternal gem that should be heard by everyone. "Legend of Mount Ararat" is another superb track of ethnic folk music. Their following lps are also good but for me this is their best work.