Khiyo (album)

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

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

Background and release

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.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."[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]

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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