Işık Doğudan Yükselir – 'Ex Oriente Lux'
Sezen Aksu · 1995
52 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A fusion of traditional Turkish melodies and contemporary pop, enveloping listeners in rich emotional landscapes.
Why this album works
This album marked Aksu's return to the forefront of Turkish pop, achieving commercial success while also influencing a new generation of artists. It solidified her role as a cultural icon, with its songs often reflecting social themes that resonated deeply with the public.
- Best for
- steady melodic exploration throughout rich emotional landscapes to immerse reflective moments for quiet introspection
- Context
- By 1995, Sezen Aksu was already a celebrated figure in Turkish pop music, known as the 'Queen of Turkish Pop.' 'Işık Doğudan Yükselir' followed her critically acclaimed album 'Gülümse,' showcasing her versatility and continued evolution as an artist during a period of significant cultural change in Turkey.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nilüfer· Tarkan· Mylène Farmer· İbrahim Tatlıses· David Bowie· The Cranberries· Kate Bush· Roxette
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 2 Davet Standout 4:32
- 3 Son Sardunyalar 4:54
- 4 Alâturka 4:25
- 5 Yaktılar Halim’imi 4:47
- 6 Rakkas 3:44
- 7 Onu Alma Beni Al 3:39
- 8 Yeniliğe Doğru 4:06
- 9 Ne Ağlarsın Standout 4:33
- 10 Ben Annemi İsterim Standout 3:43
- 11 Var Git Turnam 4:18
- 12 Lâ İlâhe İllallah 3:45
- 13 Işık Doğudan Yükselir 5:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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