The Tribune,
Kandisa CD Review
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Music that actively engages the head and emotions is a rare beast but Indian Ocean are just such a treat. They use acoustic instruments and bass complimented with distinctive vocals. Haunting melancholy hooks and cylical rhythms weave in and out of driving, evolving grooves, as bits of the past are remodelled and evocative touches are added. The result is intense, but absorbing. Kandisa sees major themes giving way to meaningful topics, melody developing in the treated vocal tunes and the more exploratory aspects encased with a denser main flow. It’s eerie, dark, yet compelling stuff, uncertainty amid majesty. The highlights are Khajuraho and the title track, both showcasing Asheem Chakravarty, Amit Kilam, Rahul Ram and Susmit Sen at their best. With full strings section - an accessible yet challenging experience. 06/03/00
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