Israeli DIY artist Abaday returns with Lo Yashanti Tzohorayim (I Didn’t Nap), a compact pop record that moves like a day fueled by caffeine and zero sleep. Clocking in at just eight tracks and about twenty-two minutes, the album wastes no time getting to the good stuff. Abaday, with his fiercely independent spirit and a catalogue of over a hundred self-produced music videos, brings that same hands-on energy here. The songs are quick, hooky, and full of restless momentum, like someone pacing the room while melodies keep spilling out. Produced and mastered by Adir Colonna, the sound stays bright and punchy, blending playful pop with sharp lyrical storytelling.
Right off the bat, “אספנית” jumps in with writhing strings and sticky beats. Multiple vocal voices rotate through the track, one soft and laid-back, another coming in with dramatic wails, and another slipping into breezy melodic lines. The playful lyrics sketch a heart-collecting femme fatale who treats relationships like trading cards, making the song cheeky, chaotic, and charming.
Then “לאבה” cranks up the heat. Swelling strings and punchy pop rhythms underline lyrics about a dangerously irresistible lover, someone who burns like lava but still keeps pulling you closer. The chorus lands with a grin and a shrug, leaning into the idea that sometimes heartbreak is part of the thrill.
“תגידי ביי,” featuring Edri Cohen, slides in with an easy replay factor. The collaboration adds extra bounce to the album’s rhythm, with both voices weaving around each other conversationally and playfully.
Later tracks deepen the mood. “כאבים” carries a heavier emotional undertone, while “עפה” injects a burst of airy pop energy that keeps the album from slowing down too much.
“וואלה לה,” another collaboration with Edri Cohen, opens on a softer note, with gentle beats and reflective tones that set a somber mood. But just when you think it’ll stay mellow, the arrangement thickens and surges forward, culminating in a wild guitar solo that bends and writhes with electric energy.
By the time “סופה” and “פריק” roll around, the album feels like a quick but colorful whirlwind. Short, punchy, and endlessly replayable, Lo Yashanti Tzohorayim proves Abaday knows exactly how to keep pop lean, lively, and full of spark.
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Review by: Naomi Joan