{"product_id":"kapaim","title":"Kaipam (Red\/White Splatter Vinyl)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOuzo Bazooka\u003c\/b\u003e enchant on \u003ci\u003eKapaim\u003c\/i\u003e, drawing listeners through a maze of hypnotic, head snapping grooves, cosmic string bending, and swirling guitar explorations. As trailblazers of the new Middle Eastern psychedelia movement, the band fuse traditional folk sounds with gritty soul, funk, and rock. Their latest release is a testament to their boundary-pushing spirit, offering a soundscape that is both otherworldly and deeply rooted. Across five albums and a decade, Ouzo Bazooka have gained acclaim for their pioneering blend of Middle Eastern sounds, psych, and surf rock. The band has achieved international recognition for their music and performances, from the UK all the way to Japan. \u003ci\u003eKapaim\u003c\/i\u003e (Hebrew for \"palms\") sees \u003cb\u003eKinrot\u003c\/b\u003e refining the Ouzo Bazooka sound back into a largely solo endeavor. With more space to experiment, the mostly instrumental album is beautifully arranged and given room to breathe. The bass grooves, wonky synth motifs, head-nodding percussion, and soaring guitar solos create a hypnotic and uplifting experience. Opening the album, \"Asia\" begins with an almost pensive bassline that initiates a languid groove. As drums, guitars, and synths join, the melody feels both thoughtful and nostalgic yet hopeful. The consistent bassline conveys a sense of roots and continuity as the song evolves. The title track, \"Kapaim,\" urges listeners to clap along to a groove as solid as steel, fusing the legendary New Orleans instrumental funk of \u003cb\u003eThe Meters\u003c\/b\u003e with snake-charming synths and cosmic Anatolian guitar licks. An otherworldly intro gives way to a tight bass-and-funk groove reminiscent of \u003cb\u003eBob James\u003c\/b\u003e' heavily sampled \"Nautilus\" on \"Seed,\" before Kinrot makes a rare vocal appearance, imagining himself as a seed at the center of the universe. The album recalls the cinematic depth of \u003cb\u003eDavid Axelrod\u003c\/b\u003e but with a distinctive Middle Eastern\/Mediterranean touch. Fans of \u003cb\u003eGlass Beams\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDerya Yıldırım\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLA LOM\u003c\/b\u003e, and hip-hop producer \u003cb\u003eOh No\u003c\/b\u003e's sample-heavy tour of Turkish, Lebanese and Greek psych, \u003cb\u003eDr. No\u003c\/b\u003e's Oxperiment, will find much to love. A testament to Kinrot's incredible talent -- not least his meticulous arranging, production skills, and ear for soul, funk, and psychedelic rock, as well as his ability to blend musical traditions across cultures and eras -- \u003ci\u003eKapaim\u003c\/i\u003e carries a deep emotional resonance. It is Ouzo Bazooka's most personal and addictive album to date, radiating joy, creativity, and a spirit of boundless freedom.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tracklisting\"\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003eA1. Asia\u003cbr\u003eA2. Home\u003cbr\u003eA3. Kapim\u003cbr\u003eA4. Layla\u003cbr\u003eB1. Seeds\u003cbr\u003eB2. Sufa\u003cbr\u003eB3. Abbatoda\u003cbr\u003eB4. Maagalim\u003cbr\u003eB5. Soff\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721124380951,"sku":"BTR 121SPLT-LP","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6983\/6055\/files\/BTR121SPLTLP_CU.jpg?v=1791519299","url":"https:\/\/sisyphusrecordworks.com\/products\/kapaim","provider":"Sisyphus Record Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}