Khiyo (album)

Khiyo: Bengali Music with a London Sound
Studio album by Khiyo
Released 28 August 2014 (2014-08-28)
Recorded 2007 – 2014
Genre
Length 57:06
Language Bengali
Label ARC Music

Khiyo: Bengali Music with a London Sound is the debut studio album by Khiyo, released on 28 August 2014.

Background and release

The album was recorded over seven years.[1] It was launched at the Forge in Camden Town, London on 28 August 2014 by ARC Music.[2][3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Akashta Kanpchhilo Kyan?"05:04
2."Doyal Tomaro Lagiya"04:09
3."Rum Jhum Rumu Jhumu"05:20
4."Nishi Raat"02:40
5."Amar Protibaader Bhasha"01:46
6."Murshidi (Kachhe Nao Na Dekha Dao Na)"04:07
7."Koi Jao Rey"04:51
8."O Ke Udashi Benu Bajayey"04:42
9."Purbo Digontey"03:21
10."Hai Rey Amar Mon Matano Desh"03:57
11."Amaro Deshero Matiro Gondhe"03:57
12."Ek Shagori Rokter Binimoyey"03:29
13."Kotobaaro Bhebechhinu"03:31
14."Bareer Kachhe Arshinogor"06:12
Total length:57:06

Critical response

Amardeep Dhillon in Songlines said, "An album of covers, Khiyo's self-titled debut is nevertheless a refreshing, original collection and is a fitting testament of Bengali identity."[4] Tim Chipping in fRoots said, "What's striking about Khiyo is the way each seemingly disparate element is played with the same conviction. They are as much a viceral rock band as they are intrepid interpreters of traditional Bengali songs."[5]

Adam Barnett of Newham Recorder and East London Advertiser said, "Khiyo's eclectic first album marries a grungy rhythm-section and dreamy acoustic guitars to classic Bangladeshi melodies in a way that feels natural and fresh."[2][3] Nabeela M of Dhaka Tribune said, "Khiyo...revamps sepia-toned classics."[6]

The Daily Ittefaq described it as an "Exceptional presentation and intelligent musical arrangement."[7] RemoteGoat called it "Something different and altogether more interesting."[8]

Sangeeta Datta of Pulse Connects described it as "lucid and evocative".[9] Arman R. Khan of The Daily Star said, "Very potent, and can give you goosebumps."[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "New album exclusive: Khiyo". BBC Asian Network. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  2. 1 2 Barnett, Adam (5 August 2014). "British-Bengali band Khiyo bring their eclectic sound to the East End". Newham: Newham Recorder. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 Barnett, Adam (5 August 2014). "British-Bengali band Khiyo bring their eclectic sound to the East End". London: East London Advertiser. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Amardeep, Dhillon (October 2015). "Introducing... Ngawang Lodup & Khiyo" (111). Songlines. p. 26. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Chipping, Tim (May 2015). "Khiyo" (388). fRoots. p. 23. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  6. ↑ M, Nabeela (6 August 2013). "Tones of Sepia". Dhaka: Dhaka Tribune. p. 12. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  7. ↑ "বর্ণে নয় গানে পরিচয় 'ক্ষ'". Bangladesh: The Daily Ittefaq. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  8. ↑ "Khiyo Debut Album UK Launch 'A lovely fusion of sound'". RemoteGoat. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  9. ↑ Datta, Sangeeta (15 April 2013). "Sohini Alam: Musically speaking…". Pulse Connects. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  10. ↑ Khan, Arman R. (15 April 2013). "Classics Reimagined". Bangladesh: The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 July 2015.


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