“The Island of Dr Electrico” is a 70s funk cut with wah-wah guitar, synthesizers, sitar and commanding horns which reaches an incredible crescendo. A psychedelic, Chubby Checker-inspired number with an outstanding break. “The Bombay Twist” sounds like the title suggests. When the trumpet joins the guitar it sounds as if this song is taken from a classic Western. “Gyara 59” slows the pace with an infectious harmonica and electric guitar blues. The first half concludes with “Hooghly Night Patrol,” which has a mysterious sound reminiscent of an Ethiopian groove. The cool guitar riff at the beginning leads the way as the song builds intensity, resulting in one of the most memorable songs on the record. “Tere Bina” utilizes the full ensemble to great effect. “Khubsoorat Bewafa” serves up a slice of sinister spy funk with some sitar cutting to the surface. Horn blasts and vintage synthesizers announce this bright track. The 11-piece ensemble, led by director and saxophonist Andy Williamson (the Skipper), sounds hungry and full of drive. Kicking off with “Ankhiyan,” the Bombay Royale appears to have only strengthened their approach since their last record. The lyrics are mostly penned by Bhattacharya and sung in Hindi and Bengali, although the band also performs songs written in English, Tamil, Telugu and Punjabi. Parvyn Kaur Singh (the Mysterious Lady) and Shourov Bhattacharya (the Tiger) handle the vocals well, often trading phrases with one another.
The album is well produced with a deliciously analog sound.
This adventurous outing is full of diversity and has something for everyone.
Labeled as an “Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,” The Island of Dr Electrico certainly sounds like it belongs in a film. With a rich mix of galactic funk, surf, disco and Spaghetti Western sounds creeping their way onto the record, this release picks up where You Me Bullets Love left off and adds a thrilling new chapter to the Bombay Royale imaginary soundtrack series. Building upon their successful 2012 debut album, the Bombay Royale have expanded their vintage Bollywood-inspired sound on The Island of Dr Electrico ( HopeStreet Recordings). The Bombay Royale returns with a superb follow-up to the critically acclaimed You Me Bullets Love.
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