Looking for a way to spice up your seder? Some hot new Israeli/Jewish music might be just the trick. Below are three very different takes on the season.

Israeli heavy-metal band Amaseffer recently released a Passover-themed album entitled “Slaves for Life,” which won Best Album of 2008 by USA Progressive Music.

A sample of the lyrics:

“Two brothers stand; their eyes are caught with fire / They know no fear from the tyrant on the throne/ A simple wish not granted / to worship for their G-d / There’s no compassion inside the Pharaoh’s heart of stone.”

Below is a unique sampling of the album, a track called “Return to Egypt,” which would certainly make for interesting background music.

For more of a world music bent, you could also check out Idan Raichel’s new release, “Within My Walls.” The new disc includes collaborations with artists fom as far and wide as Colombia and Rwanda.

Below is a mellow, haunting track called “Mai Nahar”:

Finally, if you’re in search of something from this side of the Atlantic, check out the new Sefira album from Jewish hip-hoppers Y-Love and Yuri Lane called “Count It.” Below is a sampling of their performance from a recent album release party:

Whatever your tastes, in music or in food, have a happy and meaningful Passover!