World · 2009 · 8 tracks · 56m

Oy

A stark, defiant masterpiece of Persian classical deconstruction and alternative folk, recorded in exile with haunting piano, setar, and satirical, raw vocals.

2009 · Stradivarius

A stark, defiant blend of exile-induced grief and biting, satirical rage.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks · 56m

01

Hammash

5:16

02

Shams

5:51

03

Dela didi

7:41

04

Qashqai

5:55

05

Binazir

8:00

06

Khan baji

7:44

07

Cielito Lindo

7:36

08

Gladiators

8:19

Moments Worth Listening For

The sudden, jarring transition in 'Shams' where traditional Quranic-style chanting collides with a gritty, bluesy acoustic guitar strum.

The delicate, melancholic piano entry by Golshifteh Farahani on 'Cielito Lindo', transforming a familiar Mexican folk standard into a haunting exile lament.

The raw, escalating vocal hysteria at the climax of 'Gladiators' as the music morphs into a theatrical, satirical circus of protest.

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