

Khubsoorat Bewafa bears uncanny resemblances to Blondie’s Rapture which must be intentional and demonstrates skill in converting the sound to one of their own. It’s almost comedic approach compliments the wild and commanding sound, racing along to a ‘to be continued’ finale.ĭon’t let the Bollywood tag deter you, there’s enough modern influences in here to satisfy any music interest.

Take the video to single Henna Henna which contains heroine, hero and evil leader all in one. Seemingly interweaving all the tracks into an adventure on the land of the mad doctor and reciting a tale of love, hate and power, it is surprising and often borders on the amusing. Fronted by Parvyn Kaur Singh, the daughter of shabad singer Dya Singh, and Shourav Bhattacharya a second generation Indian-Australian computer whizz, they present twelve tracks which create a varied musical backdrop.Īs with their debut album, The Island Of Dr Electrico could, and should, front a movie.

Never disappointing in an album of superb musicianship and inspiring segues of 60s and 70s soundtracks blended with the sounds of today.īased in Melbourne, The Bombay Royale are (currently) an eleven piece ensemble containing a wicked horn section which exudes life throughout the group’s sound. Its mix of vintage Bollywood together with surf, rock and disco was intriguing and clever. An album that obtains number 1 on the iTunes World Music Charts has to have something about it. Louder Than War’s Paul Scott-Bates reviews.įollowing up 2012s You Me Bullets Love was never going to be easy. The Bombay Royale – The Island Of Dr Electrico ( Hope Street Recordings)īollywood inspired surf / disco / funk outfit, The Bombay Royale release their second album.
