A massive influence in Turkish rock music, Bulutsuzluk Özlemi is one of the first bands using Turkish lyrics in alternative rock. Unlike numerous bands from the '80s, Bulutsuzluk Özlemi has managed to survive, thanks to their quality musicianship, catchy choruses, and of course the lyrics dealing with social, political, and economical problems. Unlike some favorite Turkish musicians, Bulutsuzluk Özlemi chose to write about urban life problems. Daily routines, pressure to earn more and more, lack of communication, wars, atomic bombs, and prisons were all possible themes for the...