What's in
Long-awaited Ohom
Cultural Correspondent
A masterwork of the Watson Brothers and the most awaited album of 2003, Ohom was originally supposed to hit the market by early August. The compilation however made its way on September 22.The band comprises musicians namely CrypticFate vocalist Shakib, former AttemptedBand guitarist Imran, drumming ace Arafat and bassist Farhan, also known as the CF-icon. Their debut album sounds more like a mixture of 10 different genre of music. They have different influences ranging from U2 to Tool to early 90's Grunge to Pink Floyd. A fresh concept album recovering from typical rock/metal, Ohom does strike listeners with spells of new proportions -- it charms the audience with varied guitars, matured bass lines, distinctive drums and dynamic vocals. Standard metal rhythms appear occasionally in the album. The anticipation of assorted guitars doesn't drop until the end of the last number- Shorey Darai, the heavily Pink Floyd influenced track. Melody rock numbers Akash and Rong are by far the most entertaining. Chaya, having unique keyboard tunes along with Shanti, the sweet instrumental piece, assures audible pleasure. They express a softer side of the band. Ohom, very much hopeful with an exclusive lyric, is one of the most original and imaginative tracks. The centrepiece of the disc is the alluring Oshanti- triangle of Shongket, Jhor and Prachir, an ostentatious number of progressive rock. The album ends with Amar Notun Ami, the most typical poppish track from the whole compilation. The CD has some exclusive front and rear cover designs, a splendid work by Osman Gani. Although very dark, the pictures are filled with lots of interesting tones and shades.
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The cover jacket of the album |