Öptüm
Sezen Aksu
Released:
Jun 2011
Label:
World Village UK
A full 24 albums in, the Queen of Turkish Pop delivers a tour de force. Thick with emotion and densely layered, Öptüm pairs bits of Turkish folk with sensual dance beats culled from flamenco, Arabesque and Euro-pop. She cozies haunted ballads up to rollicking choruses ready for a stadium or a wedding. She delivers politics and pathos with equal passion, couched in perfect pop confections with Turkish classical centers. Even adult contemporary is listenable in her warm, complicated baklava of a voice. Aksu's other nickname is the Turkish Madonna, but Madge needs to take notes. Do NOT miss the last track.
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