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3 Hür-El is an Anadolu rock band which was founded in 1970 by Onur, Haldun, & Feridun Hür-el, three Turkish brothers. The original name for the band was Yankılar but after realizing that there was another band named Yankılar, they changed their name to İstanbul Dörtlüsü (İstanbul Quartet). Later they performed under the names Trio İstanbul, Oğuzlar, Alizeler, Biraderler, & finally 3 Hür-El.

Feridun Hür-el was responsible for all the bands lyrics & compositions. His compositions involve a unique instrument, which is a double necked instrument: one neck is electric guitar;  the other one is a Turkish saz. The music is supported by Haldun on  hand made drum & percussion set & Onur on bass guitar.

Their sound combines Anatolian folk music style with western progressive rock, creating a one-of-a-kind original synthesis in both Turkish music & progressive rock history. 3 Hür-el throughout their career stayed true to their unique sound, never playing cover songs, neither on albums, nor on stage. Their creative approach to music helped them to gain nation-wide fame.

Hürel Arsivi, the bands second release, is an excellent album of Turkish psychedelic rock, a legendary sound.highly recommended for anyone interested in the Turkish psych/prog scene. It is probably their greatest effort, with incredible guitar/saz playing, amazing rhythms, & cool psych vocals.

 3 Hür-El - Hürel Arsivi, Diskotür, 1976. 

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Side A –

Kol Basti

Hoptrinom

Mutluluk Bizim Olsun

Canim Kurban

Gönül Sabreyleye Sabreyleye

Kücük Yaramaz

Side B –

Aglarsa Anam Aglar

Ömür Biter Yol Bitmez

Sevenler Aglarmis

Yara

Döner Dünya

Agit

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Rashit is a Turkish punk rock band founded in Istanbul in 1993 by Tolga Ozbey - guitar, Adem Kurt - vocals, Murat Yesil – bass, & Gokhan Tuncisler - drums. They are considered to be the first Turkish punk band. They were inspiration to many other Turkish punk bands during the late 1990s.

Tolga was inspired by The Clash, Sex Pistols, Dead Kennedys, & Dirty Rotten Imbeciles during his early years. Tolga had numerous involvements in many temporary underground groups during this period. One of his groups named Sert Itham was set to record a split demo with Japanese punk group Argue Damnation but after a long hung-over night Tolga could not make it to the Post Office the next day & missed out sending the song. He stated that he still keeps the record as a remembrance.

After a couple of demo tapes, Rashit had a split 7” with another Turkish band Ask It Why entitled Kadiköy’den Hareketler. Rashit also recorded a split tape with English punk band Active Minds.

Due to continuous personal conflicts among members the group broke up in 1998, Tolga joined yet another punk group as a bass player. Up to this time, most releases were just gigs recorded unprofessionally, almost always copied with a regular cassette player at home & distributed personally by the band members.

In 1999 Tolga formed Rashit once again with the new members Oğuz Taktak - vocals & Atilla Kircelli – guitar, with Tolga playing bass once more. The same year their first full length album Telaşa Mahal Yok was released by Kod Muzik. Throughout 1999 & 2000 the band tours & played live concerts. Them activities went on hold for around a year while Tolga went to New York. When Tolga got back the group reformed with new recruits Orkun Tunc - drums & Bülent Kabas – bass which gave Tolga the opportunity to return to guitar. In 2001 Rashit relased another 7” Taksim’de Bangyjumping through Dutch Kroket Records. Due to financial issues with Kod Muzik, Rashid signed a contract with Ada Muzik in 2002.

Now with a new label & a solid line-up, the group went on to release two more albums. Adam Olmak İstemiyorum was released through Ada Muzik & then Herşeyin Bir Bedeli Var was picked up by Sony Music. These two albums helped Rashit gain recognition both locally & internationally.

On Adam Olmak İstemiyorum, Rashit are: Oguz Taktak – vocals; Tolga Ozbey & Levent Ozer – guitars; Bülent Kabas – bass; & Orkun Tunc – drums. This CD version has two bonus tracks not available on the cassette.

 Rashit - Adam Olmakİstemiyorum (You Do not Want to Be a Man), Ada Muzik 234, 2003. 

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Tracklist –

Kısır Döngü

Ağlama Değmez Hayat

Çok Mu Zor?

Küreselleşme Dehşeti

Gerçeğe Hazır Mısın

Aç Gözlerini

Sakın İnanma

Sansür

2001 Yazı

Taksim

Kalp Hastası

Özgür Basın

Yumurta

Nakavt

bonus tracks –

100% Maço

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