Khiyo (album)
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The album was recorded over seven years.[1] It was launched at the Forge in Camden Town, London on 28 August 2014 and re-released a year later by ARC Music.[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. | "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."[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]
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."[6]
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]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 Bangladesh's largest English newspaperThe Daily Star said, "Very potent, and can give you goosebumps."[10]