Cornershop, the Indian music brainchild of writer/singer/producer Tjinder Singh, infiltrated American pop charts last year with their single "Brimful of Asha." The band, who records most of their music in England, has a unique mix of sounds in their music. They range from upbeat, light hearted ditties, to soulful, quirky chants, from foreign rap to Puff Daddy style sample mix bass beats.      The album is not recomended for anyone who does not have an open mind. A little less than half the album has no lyrics, and some of the songs that are not instrumental are not sung in English. It also includes the use of instruments such as the sitar, tamboura, and dholki to create its exotic pop sound. But, for anyone who is open to new things and doesn't mind hip hop beats, a funky style, or a foreign accent, this album is a new example of good music. Back to Reviews page Ryan's Writings main page

Review of Cornershop's When I Was Born for the Seventh Time by Ryan Cofrancesco