The best album of 2006 (Along The Dusty Road - Niraj Chag)

Member Name: supermanj

Product:	Along The Dusty Road - Niraj Chag
Date:	19/09/08 (59 review reads)
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Advantages: Beautifully produced, great listening, some of the best songs you will ever hear

Disadvantages: not every track is a masterpiece

A real gem. A beautiful album where each track seems to melt into the next masterpiece. This Asian fusion album, for me, was the best album of 2006 - in any genre of any language. Period. The production is artistic and soulful producing spectacular songs that will take your breath away.

The serene introduction sets you up nicely for the best track of the album "Khwaab" which just oozes beauty and feeling - undoubtedly a timeless classic which will be revered for generations to come. The second next highlight of this album is "Bangles" - a sad song you feel you can really connect with - brings you down to earth quickly and when the song is over you feel completely serene. My personal other 2 favourites are the dramatic "Kanya," a type of song known as a "Khatak bol" which builds up slowly and steady to an energetic climax before an abrupt ending - leaving the listener invigorated. In direct contrast is "The Nomad" which is a "Sargam" track - a song so soft and relaxing it seems more peaceful than silence itself.
The artistry of a student of Nitin Sawhney, Niraj Chag - is superb and has brough him deserved acclaim since this spectacular masterpiece. If you have never listened to anything else in this genre - this is the perfect place to start. If you are still skeptical - youtube a couple of tracks and see how you feel.

Summary: The best, most beautiful and serene album of 2006. Give it a listen.