On Kapaim, Ouzo Bazooka founder and multi-instrumentalist Uri Kinrot delivers his most personal and sonically adventurous record yet, a swirling, sun-drenched fusion of psychedelia, Mediterranean soul, and cinematic groove.
Known for his work in the global instrumental movement alongside artists like JJ Whitefield, Kutiman, and Shawn Lee, Kinrot channels his deep-rooted passion for cross-cultural soundscapes into a hypnotic, richly textured album that both honors and reimagines tradition.
From the first track, Kapaim casts a transportive spell. Fans of Derya Yıldırım, Glass Beams, and LA LOM will feel immediately at home in its swirling oud melodies, fuzz-drenched guitars, and vintage synth lines.
But this isn’t pastiche—Kinrot’s arrangements are too precise, too heartfelt. Drawing on Turkish psych, Greek folk, Arabic funk, and California surf rock, he shapes each piece with a sense of storytelling that recalls the orchestral sweep of David Axelrod, filtered through the warmth and grit of analog production.
The album pulses with joy and openness, its grooves tight yet expansive, its textures layered but never crowded. There’s a kinship here to hip-hop producer Oh No’s Dr. No’s Oxperiment, but where that record chopped and looped vintage sounds, Kinrot builds his from scratch, imbuing them with a live-wire energy.
What makes Kapaim stand out isn’t just its technical brilliance. It’s the emotional clarity running beneath the surface. Each track is a memory half-remembered, a celebration not only of musical heritage but of life itself. Whether drenched in reverb or locked into a deep funk, the album is both deeply rooted and completely unbound.
It’s no exaggeration to say this is Ouzo Bazooka’s finest work. Kinrot’s virtuosity in service of something greater: a radiant, borderless musical language that’s entirely his own.
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