Khiyo (album)
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Khiyo ([ক্ষ] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help)) is the debut studio album by English fusion band Khiyo, released on 28 August 2015 by ARC Music.
Background and release
The album was recorded over seven years.[1] It was launched at the Forge in Camden Town, London in August 2014, and released by ARC Music on 28 August 2015.[2][3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Akashta Kanpchhilo Kyan?" | 5:04 |
| 2. | "Doyal Tomaro Lagiya" | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Rum Jhum Rumu Jhumu" | 5:20 |
| 4. | "Nishi Raat" | 2:40 |
| 5. | "Amar Protibaader Bhasha" | 1:46 |
| 6. | "Murshidi (Kachhe Nao Na Dekha Dao Na)" | 4:07 |
| 7. | "Koi Jao Rey" | 4:51 |
| 8. | "O Ke Udashi Benu Bajayey" | 4:42 |
| 9. | "Purbo Digontey" | 3:21 |
| 10. | "Hai Rey Amar Mon Matano Desh" | 3:57 |
| 11. | "Amaro Deshero Matiro Gondhe" | 3:57 |
| 12. | "Ek Shagori Rokter Binimoyey" | 3:29 |
| 13. | "Kotobaaro Bhebechhinu" | 3:31 |
| 14. | "Bareer Kachhe Arshinogor" | 6:21 |
| 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".[8] Arman R. Khan of The Daily Star said, "Very potent, and can give you goosebumps."[9]
See also
References
- ^ "New album exclusive: Khiyo". BBC Asian Network. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ a b Barnett, Adam (5 August 2014). "British-Bengali band Khiyo bring their eclectic sound to the East End". Newham: Newham Recorder. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b 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.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Amardeep, Dhillon (October 2015). "Introducing... Ngawang Lodup & Khiyo". No. 111. Songlines. p. 26. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Chipping, Tim (May 2015). "Khiyo". No. 388. fRoots. p. 23. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ M, Nabeela (6 August 2013). "Tones of Sepia". Dhaka: Dhaka Tribune. p. 12. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "বর্ণে নয় গানে পরিচয় 'ক্ষ'". Bangladesh: The Daily Ittefaq. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "Khiyo Debut Album UK Launch 'A lovely fusion of sound'". RemoteGoat. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) Cite error: The named reference "pulseconnects" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). - ^ Khan, Arman R. (15 April 2013). "Classics Reimagined". Bangladesh: The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
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