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2014 studio album by Khiyo
Khiyo
Studio album by Khiyo
Released28 August 2014 (2014-08-28)
Recorded2007 – 2014
Genre
Length57:06
LanguageBengali
LabelARC Music

Khiyo is the debut studio album by Khiyo, released on 28 August 2014.

Background and release

The album was recorded over seven years. It was launched at the Forge in Camden Town, London on 28 August 2014 and re-released a year later by ARC Music.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
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."Amar Desher Matir Gondhey" (Abdul Ahad)3:57
12."Ek Shagori Rokter Binimoyey"3:29
13."Kotobaaro Bhebechhinu"3:31
14."Bareer Kachhe Arshinogor"6:12
Total length:57:06

Critical response

Songlines magazine's Amardeep Dhillon wrote, "An album of covers, Khiyo's self-titled debut is nevertheless a refreshing, original collection and is a fitting testament of Bengali identity."


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."

In World Music Central, Arthur Shuey wrote: "In brief, this CD sounds like what would have happened if Pete Townshend had gone to India with the Beatles. It is full of power chords and passion...Now invest in it."


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."The Daily Ittefaq described it as an "Exceptional presentation and intelligent musical arrangement." RemoteGoat called it "Something different and altogether more interesting." Sangeeta Datta of Pulse Connects described it as "lucid and evocative". Arman R. Khan of Bangladesh's largest English newspaperThe Daily Star said, "Very potent, and can give you goosebumps."

See also

References

  1. "New album exclusive: Khiyo". BBC Asian Network. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  2. ^ Barnett, Adam (5 August 2014). "British-Bengali band Khiyo bring their eclectic sound to the East End". Newham Recorder. Newham. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  3. ^ Barnett, Adam (5 August 2014). "British-Bengali band Khiyo bring their eclectic sound to the East End". East London Advertiser. London. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. Amardeep, Dhillon (October 2015). "Introducing... Ngawang Lodup & Khiyo". Songlines. No. 111. p. 26. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  5. Chipping, Tim (May 2015). "Khiyo". fRoots. No. 388. p. 23. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  6. Shuey, Arthur (December 2015). "Khiyo". World Music Central.
  7. বর্ণে নয় গানে পরিচয় 'ক্ষ'. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Bangladesh. 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". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved 1 July 2015.

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