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maNga – maNga
Album | 27/01/2004 | Sony Music/GRGDN
55:57 | 14 tracks | CD/Digital
Nu Metal / Crossover
Istanbul / Ankara, Turkey
Nu Wave of Anadolu Rock and Metal
maNga are often referred to as The Turkish Linkin Park, and from a superficial perspective this comparison fits very well. Alternative and Nu Metal themes, Rap vocals, intense use of turntables, emotional and melodic parts that alternate with rough breakdowns, and an overall modern twist to Rock and Metal? Check! maNga furthermore let some influences from Anadolu Rock coin their music although you will not find these in all of their songs. And finally, the lyrics are all Turkish, a beautiful language that allows impressive legati.
Risen from the Dungeons
After thwo years of underground shows and performing predominantly cover songs, maNga gained the attention of Sony Music when they performed at Sing Your Song. The contract with Sony lead to the release of their first longplayer maNga. Two years later, the extended version of the album maNga+ was even more successful. From here on, maNga reached for the stars, becoming one of the most popular Turkish Metal band abroad. Shows in Germany, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland helped maNga to fame among the Turkish diaspora andfar beyond. They were the first artist to perform in Hungary when they played at Sziget Festival in 2006, they were featured on the soundtrack of FIFA Soccer 2006, and in 2010 their first English track We Could Be The Same got second place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo.
The Section’s First Mission
Bandname and album title refer to the military unit of a section, and, of course, to the Japanese comics. maNga is a truly impressive album as it shows how well Anadolu Rock and Nu Metal can interact. maNga present fragile and emotional melodies that collapse into heavy breakdowns, and they connect traditional Turkish music with contemporary forms of expression.
8/10 Mangoes
We will dance again
Mia Schem
