Turkish rockers Gripin (which translates as "the flu") originally came to life
as a covers band in late 1990s Istanbul and have over the years evolved into a
pre-eminent force in alternative rock. Comprising members Birol Namoğlu
(vocals), Murat Başdoğan (guitar), Arda İnceoğlu (bass guitar), and İlker Baliç
(drums), the band released their first album Hikayeler Anlatıldı ("The Stories
are Told") in 2004, propelled by the singles "Karışmasın Kimseler" ("Don't Let
Anyone Stand Between Us") and "Elalem" ("Everybody"). For their second
self-titled album they lined up a flurry of col...