Yehuda Poliker - כתמים קין

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Review by Nuri Pazol

Album Review: כתמים קין by Yehuda Poliker Yehuda Poliker’s 1995 album כתמים קין (translated as "Stains Cain") is a raw, emotional ride through the intersection of pop and rock. Released under the NMC label in Israel, this record feels like a snapshot of Poliker’s soul—gritty yet melodic, personal yet universal. It’s not perfect, but that’s kinda the point. The imperfections make it stick. The standout tracks for me are כתמים ("Stains") and קין ("Cain"). These two songs hit differently, almost like they’re having a conversation with each other. In כתמים, Poliker dives deep into themes of regret and memory, his raspy voice carrying the weight of every word. The guitar riff is simple but haunting, looping in your head long after the track ends. You don’t just hear this song—you feel it. It’s one of those moments where you realize music isn’t just sound; it’s therapy. Then there’s קין. This track takes a darker turn, exploring betrayal and inner conflict. The bassline is punchy, giving it an almost brooding energy. What makes this song unforgettable is how Poliker’s delivery shifts between soft whispers and powerful bursts of emotion. It’s messy in the best way possible, like he’s wrestling with his own demons right in front of you. Honestly, I’ve caught myself replaying this track on repeat during late-night drives when the world feels too quiet. What strikes me most about כתמים קין is how unapologetically human it is. Poliker doesn’t try to smooth over the rough edges or package everything neatly. Instead, he lets the cracks show, and that vulnerability is what makes the album resonate. Sure, some transitions between tracks feel a bit uneven, and not every song lands perfectly—but maybe that’s the charm. It’s less of an album and more of a journey through Poliker’s mind. Here’s the unexpected part: listening to כתמים קין feels like flipping through an old photo album. Some pages are faded, others are torn, but each one tells a story worth remembering. If you’re into music that digs deeper than surface-level hooks, this one’s for you. Just don’t expect it to let go of you easily.

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Artist: Yehuda Poliker
Album: כתמים קין

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קין
כתמים

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CDdj1264

Labels

NMC

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Formats

  • CD
  • Single
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About Yehuda Poliker

Yehuda Poliker (Hebrew: יהודה פוליקר, born December 25, 1950, Kiryat Chaim, Israel) is a singer-songwriter best known for combining traditional Greek, Israeli and other Mediterranean music with rock. He is from a Greek Jewish family, the son of Holocaust survivors deported to Auschwitz from Salonika, Greece. He plays guitar, bouzouki, and bağlama. After playing with the group Poliker launched a very successful solo career in 1984. He is the son of and and collaborated with them on an album released in 2012.

Real Name

    • Leonidas Polikari (Hebrew: ליאונידס פּוליקארי
    • Greek: Λεωνίδας Πολικάρη)

Name Vars

  • Poliker
  • Y. Poliker
  • Y.Poliker
  • י. פוליקר
  • י.פוליקר
  • יהודה
  • יהודה פוליקר
  • יודקו
  • פוליקר

Aliases

  • Leon Y. Poliker

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *כתמים קין* by Yehuda Poliker is a hidden gem from 1995. It blends pop and rock in a way that feels both raw and heartfelt. Released in Israel under the label NMC, it features tracks like *כתמים* and *קין*. What makes it special? Poliker’s music often carries deep emotional weight, and this album is no exception. It’s like a time capsule of Israeli music culture from the '90s.