Parvaaz (CD)
| Artist: |
Junoon |
| Produced by: |
Lips Music |
| Media: |
CD |
Description:
Parvaaz is a treat to the ears. The combination of tabla and traditional rock drum gives the album a percussive effect which is soothing to the ears. The 'kalaam' of the Sufi saint Baba Bulleh Shah and Junoon's unique style make for a potent combination.
Complete list of tracks
Review: Learning to fly
DAWN, Dec 5, 1999 (excerpts)
" For months, the release of Parvaaz, Junnon’s latest effort, was in limbo for various reasons. Well, as they say, the eagle has finally landed.
Bulleya the album opener, is a treat. Baba Bulleh Shah’s spellbinding lyrical contradictions and denials really make one think. The combination of tabla and the traditional rock drum kit provide a very interesting percussive effect. Pyaar Bina, perhaps a play on words to Azaadi’s Yaar Bina, is more of the same sufi philosophy. Only this time it is in Sabir Zafar and Salman Ahmad’s words.
Sanwal is a fast-paced rocker and instantly stands out. It took me by surprise because of its individuality amongst the more mid-tempo and slower numbers on the album. Mitti starts off a lot like Pyaar Bina but soon gains a character of its own. It’s a very powerful track and invokes the spirit of Kansas’ immortal Dust in the Wind. The cryptic, freeing lyrics mesh nicely with the music that builds up and then scatters into sublime rhythms. Makes death sound warm and fuzzy. Ghoom is very Zeppelin-esque with a rich, layered guitar intro. Ali Azmat’s voice weaves a tale from a distant storyteller that transforms into the old woman at her spinning wheel.
Definitely, the high point of the album is Brian O’Connell’s smooth bass playing. From the bubbling rhythm of Bulleya to the solid hook on Sanwal, Brian’s bass on this record is ...outstanding. This album is a lot more egalitarian, taking the spotlight off Salman’s guitar.
So there you have it. Probably the best record to come out this year..."
Parvaaz by Junoon (CD)
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