OK

I appreciate trying to do something different with it but at the end of the day it was still stale and shitty electronic music. 3/10

I like the idea of this, but the mellow bits are too mellow, and it becomes too background. The louder parts lean too much into the DnB stylings of the time to still sound fresh now.

I wanted to dismiss this as hippy bullshit. I quite enjoyed it as background music. Damned, faint praise, etc.

Quantity of drugs required to make this interesting: too much.

The title track is by far the weakest song on the album by far. That being said... This is the soundtrack for a turn of the century hacker film, right? Because it would excel at that. If I was making a movie about westerners robbing an Indian target, or vice versa, I'd call this guy to do the music.

I respect the concept behind the album, mixing Indian/south asian influences with electronic music, but it's not something most people would be interested in, myself included. Still, Talvin did a pretty good job keeping this from sounding like a horrible mashup of sounds.

Totally unmemorable. Background music.

Well, that’s an hour of my life that i’ll never get back

I would never listen to this again

Ok indeed!

Some parts were interesting, but got very repetitive and boring. Standout songs: Butterfly

I have a strong urge to watch Homeland.

This surprised me. Not shocked, because that would evoke energy, and this is more of a chill concept, but I do like it. Good for concentrating. Not entirely sure it's a top-1001-albums-of-all-time contender, but I do appreciate learning about it.

Liking a lot of this. The tabla and flute work is fantastic, and fusing it all with drum-machine dance beats and bass drops is kinda wild. Not sure this will become something I listen to often, but I really dig how different it sounds.

Interesting fusion of Indian sounds (tabla, etc) with electronica and various other influences from around the world. Some parts are very ambient, some are more blunt.

Maybe thisnwouldmworknas the soundtrack to some late 90s/early 2000s movie about globetrotting hackers trying to thwart an evil mastermind. But on its own, it feels like background music.

Is trance supposed to double as a cure for insomnia? Because this was so boring, it almost put me to sleep.

Interesting electronic record.

That was a bit of all right

Rating: 3.5/10 As close to a one-star without being one, what a slog to get through this. It just gets progressively worse and the Indian/electronic mix wears thin very quickly.

A really interesting blend of Indian sounds and electronic. Adding the tabla to the mix really expands the possibilities.

4/23/2025: weird, but kinda cool

Fluctua entre aburrido e innecesariamente repetitivo. Un Afro Celt Sound System mal copiado y sin gracia.

Lots of odd instruments and kinda weird background noises, not for me. Too much going on and too little words, not my speed. Didn’t completely hate it, but it wasn’t good. A couple songs were kinda chill and background music ish but still weird. Odd vocals

don't really like electronic music, I appreciate the religious theme but I don't like it 1/5

interesting indian electronic album

-this is really interesting.. like if Aphex Twin decided to start doing stuff with Hindustani classical music. can’t say I’ve really heard anything like it. that’s an automatic +1 -this is an album that always kinda had me wondering what would come next. it’s not without its tedious moments but i do like it tbh, I’d like to listen again -Favorites are Butterfly, Sutrix, and Light

It’s cool at first but gets real old and boring after a while

Background noise.

Generally I liked the classical Indian instruments. Some of the electronic elements and beats sounded dated, and I found the spoken words sections a bit naff, but on the whole these things weren’t too distracting and the fusion worked pretty well. ‘Sutrix’ is a brilliantly ominous track. ‘OK’ is probably a fair assessment.

Nah

OK, Talvin, go off and traverse the world with your tablas in tow, bridging continents through your boundary-breaking beats.

Unique-sounding fusion of electronic and traditional.

Often sounded like an epic film soundtrack. Have to say that I vibed with this for the most part even if I never fell fully in love with this. 3.5/5

First impression based on cover art: Blech! This looks like some more eurotrash, electronica/techno crap. After listening: Yep. It is. This album is hot garbage. It’s like Enigma from the 90’s had a child with a PlayStation 1 game soundtrack. 2 stars because the track “Light” actually sounds like pretty good corporate phone hold music.

Cool ideas but it doesn’t really work

Nah

Snooze

Forgettable

Fusion genres are very hit or miss, and this is very clearly a miss.

OK Well, I think it's a cool idea to throw in your arabic motifs, but this whole project is sooo underdefined. It just is.

It was just ok!

An interesting album, but I the end it is just ok 3/5

It was OK. Interesting meld of RDM and Eastern musical styles. Call it EEDM. Good album but I won’t revisit because EDM is not my thing.

Name checks out

No, it's spelled O-K-A-Y.

I made the mistake of reading the reviews before I listened so I thought I was gonna not enjoy it, and to my surprise I actually did. Hint: never read the reviews before hand

More muzak than music, and a record that no one needs to hear, not even the guy who made it.

If I was making an Asian dub album it would sound very similar to this. Predictable to say the least

Oof. Indian techno BS. When there were no lyrics I thought, couldn’t there at least be singing? And then when they started singing I thought, holy cow, can they stop singing and just play the music? And then it seemed it would never end.

I enjoyed the beats and bass on this album. It was a good background noise album

If this is you're thing I would imagine it's great, but not for me.

It was kinda cool. I have a hard time appraising music like this

Jag har god lust att söka upp författaren till boken och därefter slita bort hans tånaglar, en efter en, med tång tills han vet skillnaden mellan bra elektronisk musik och urusel elektronisk musik. Det här tillhör ju förstås det sistnämnda. Det är någon jävla indier som har irrat bort sig i djungeln när han skulle stjäla ris och råkat snubbla på en synthesizer och kommit på den ytterst ointelligenta idén med att försöka göra musik.

Brilliant!

Kind of interesting to have the India influence with the electronic dance music. Not really for me though. Just became interesting background noise, or probably dance floor break song to rest feet and just bang head for a lil bit

I appreciate how different today’s album was from what I’m used to. It’s like a nice blend of electronica and traditional Indian instrumentation. However, appreciating something and enjoying it are two different things. From an observational point of view, it was interesting and mind opening. From a sonic point of view though, it sounded fine but not really anything to write home about. There are some electronic albums I’ve loved, and some Hindu music I’ve enjoyed (Ravi Shankar is calming as anything). The mash up of genres, however interesting it may be, isn’t something I’ll be returning to though.

This was interesting and I appreciate the ambition. Anything "experimental" is going to be highly subjective, so I figured "experimental techno" was gonna rate pretty low for me...but this actually turned out OK. Plenty of variety, and this guy is clearly a skilled composer. I didn't like the style enough to ever listen to this again, but I'm glad I heard it once. 3.4

I really dug this.

That's gonna be a no from me, dawg. DNF Best Song: Butterfly Rating: 2/10 Excellent Irritating Stars: 1/10

Интересная музыка с этно колоритом

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If they ever make a Blade sequel that takes place in India, this should be the soundtrack. This was a weird album. Parts of it were typical, boring techno, parts of it were typical, boring new age/world music, and parts of it were a combination of both, which was hit and miss. Combining drum and bass music with tabla and other eastern instruments and vocals was not something I had on my bingo card. But, with a few exceptions, once the novelty wears off it starts to get annoying. There's also not really anything that interesting happening with the vocals. It's more about repetitive loops than any real verses or song structure. As with most techno artists, my biggest complaint with this album is that most of the songs way overstay their welcome. There are only a handful of tracks under 5.5 minutes, and two of those are more like interludes. The last three tracks are pretty bad. This is an interesting experiment, but it works better as an idea than in execution (at least on this particular album). It came out during a time when new age/world music was hot, and it stands out a little compared to a lot of the other offerings of the time; but that doesn't automatically make it good. I wouldn't say I regret listening to this album, but it definitely isn't something I needed to hear and isn't something I'll listen to again. Best songs: Sutrix, Eclipse (although the song is about 3 minutes too long), OK, Light 3/5 (probably more of a 2.5)

Not my favorite but better than I thought it would be. The Indian aspect of it made it sound different than I was expecting. I can’t say that enjoyed it tho. It would make good background music.

Rant Time: About 200 albums ago I had 2 straight months of 70's folk music and I kept ranting about how it is over represented in this list. Since then I have only gotten one here and there, so I guess I just got really unlucky. Now, I feel like the real genre that is over represented in this list is UK EDM/Electronica/Dance. Is the UK electronic scene really that important? I like to think I know more than the average person about music history, and I am involved in various music discourse, and no one has EVER brought up any of these artists. To be fair I don't follow much electronic music though. I feel like 1 or 2 UK albums on this list would be fine, but it feels like there are 30-40, and they always are the same. Some UK guy no one has heard of in the last 20 years that had one decently successful album in the 90's (usually a debut), all the songs have 100,000 streams, and then it is over an hour of some of the most average electronic music ever. I'll give this album some credit, it does provide a unique spin on the electronic genre with the flutes, strings, and Indian influences, but overall it is still a little generic and boring. The thing I like about EDM is the D (no one laugh), and more than half of these songs feel too slow or chill to really dance to, which just makes chunks of this album little boring to me. Overall, this album is "OK". (This is an original joke, do not steal) Mid 3.

Meh…

Not quite sure about this one. Kind of all the wall

312/1001 🌕🌗🌑🌑🌑

Interesting and decently enjoyable, albeit a little long. I appreciated the uniqueness of this album — I wouldn’t have otherwise chosen to listen to this genre.

15/03/25 This Surprisingly wasn't as bad as I was expecting.

What is this? Sounds like something I'd never discover on my own. The Wikipedia snippet really paints a picture of something really eclectic and strange. I'm genuinely excited to hear whatever this is. Hopefully the execution holds up to the expectations created by what I read about the recording process. Traveller Pseudo-ambient world electronic music. I like the almost aquatic atmosphere. The almost DnB like drums do a lot of lifting, adding some sharper sounds to a watery soundscape. The vocals don't add much. I like the meditative effect of the flute and sitar(?) together, sounds rustic and traditional while adding a trippy psychedelic moment to the track. Sounds like something that would play in the background of a resort. Scary string instrument jumpscare. Definitely interesting, I have no idea who this was made for, but can't say I wasn't entertained by it. Overall a confusing vision, an artistic piece with a bunch of ideas mixed into a strange epic. Challenging. 3/5 Butterfly I was not prepared to comment on something like this. Electronic music isn't something I'm overly familiar with it. Feels like I'm being thrown of the deep end. Mixing IDM with traditional Indian instruments is certainly an inspired choice. Can't say I've ever heard something like this before. Impressively niche. Baffled. 4/5 Sutrix Ominous. Feels like I'm approaching som technocatic overpopulated sci-fi planet in my dinky rust heap of a spaceship. I appreciate how atmospheric this is, really unique. Evolves into something really weird. Laughter at the end makes me uncomfortable. Strange. 3.5/5 Mombasstic What is going on? Strangely jazzy. The effects are interesting. Sounds like something that would play in the creator mode of a sandbox game. Definitely creative. Calming. Amazed that this came out when it came out. Feels fresh. The audip quality is great. I really liked that, strange as it is. 4/5 Decca Ok thanks for the lecture, scary Indian man. The following series of sounds goes quite hard. I'm more confused now. Interlude/5 Eclipse The microtonality of whatever that instrument is called is cool. The chant like vocals are strange. It's a cool idea, I'm open to it. Temple techno. Goes hard af. 4/5 OK Rhythm is great. Really creative blend of ideas. Ambitious sound. I think the female vocals work really well. Evolves into something really dense and bold. Impressed. 4/5 Light Yeah this one is kinda losing me. Meandering, slow, empty. Doesn't go anywhere. The flute playing is admitably pretty good, but the track is just kind of bland. Overstays its welcome by quite a bit. Background music. 2/5. Disser/Point.Mento.B The buzzing sound of the melody contrasts too harshly against the watery ambiance of the background instrumentation. It's irritating and ruins what could be a decent ambient track. The hypnotic effect ambient music usually has is lost, and by the end trickles out without finding any footing, leaving it at a sad middle ground. Kinda bad. 1.5/5 Soni Ominous, makes me quite uncomfortable actually. Gives me horror vibes. The vocals are earpiercing. The instrumentation barely exists giving the listener no relief against the sonic assault on the ears sent by the horribly repetitive chant. Genuinely want to skip this. The spoken word at the end does nothing to save the track. Unlistenable. 1/5 Vikram the Vampire Amazing song title, better not disappoint. The vocal effect isn't great. Wish the DnB beat evolved a bit more. What happened to the strange eclectic ideas present early i the album, this is just the most standard DnB track with some cryptic robotic mumbling on top of it. It takes four minutes before it actually goes anywhere at all, the track it ends up turning into is engaging enough, but not worth the extremely unsatisfying buildup. Huge disappointment. 1.5/5 I'm not sure what happened. I started out really invested and impressed, thought the first few tracks after the opener were really interesting, then suddenly after the title track its like my interest in the music just went completely off a cliff. I had so much fun with the strange fusion of the indian traditional music with the electronic music and the atmosphere it created. Thought a lot of the stranger tracks were eclectic and fun, but after a while the ideas seemed to dry up and the album really ran out of steam. I found the last few tracks to be horrible. Slow, boring or just plain sounding bad. I don't want that to take away from how inspired some of the tracks on here are. I think the ideas presented are really creative, and I can't say I've heard anything like it before. The creativity kept me somewhat engaged, even if some tracks were a bit on the long side. Overall feeling pretty mixed on this one, might revisit. 3/5 Fave track. Eclipse Least fave track. Soni

Indiase klanken met een beatje eronder. Een beetje of je de Hindoestaanse versie van Café del Mar opzet. Ik heb verder geen context of dit veel betekend heeft voor de muziekgeschiedenis van het Indiase subcontinent, maar het klinkt wel, eh, OK.

Op basis van het internet had ik mij voorbereid op een percussie-plaat van een "tabla-player". Ik moest daardoor even schakelen. Het bleek veel meer digitaal. De ritmes blijven de nummers maken, dus in die zin zit het ook weer niet heel ver van de verwachting vandaan. Er wordt gewoon over de grenzen van een hokje heengestapt en dat is alleen maar te waarderen. Het eerste nummer spreekt mij erg aan. Ik luister vaker naar meer relaxte break-beatmuziek, maar heb deze artiest helemaal gemist daarbij. Wellicht ben ik zelf niet voldoende de grenzen van dit hokje overgestapt. Dankzij de 1001 een leuke ontdekking. De plaat varieert best aardig. Er wordt in elk nummer een andere muzikale insteek gekozen of een andere zang of instrument te voorschijn getoverd. Zelfs binnen de nummers zit vaak veel variatie. Ik stuit af en toe wel op een te saai moment of iets wat mij niet pakt, maar in totaal blijft het interessant. Dit album verdient een dikke 4.

Ik weet niet zo goed wat ik van dit album moet vinden. Ik had een soort punjabimuziek verwacht, maar dat was onterecht. Het is elektronische muziek. Maar niet alleen dat, er zit van alles in, van filmmuziek tot drum n bass, en van wereldmuziek tot lounge. Dat maakt het ook buitengewoon gevarieerd en bijzonder leuk om te luisteren. Het kleine uur vliegt om. Het is misschien niet iets wat ik vaker op ga zetten, maar ik heb me prima vermaakt hiermee.

Nothing special but kinda interesting here and there.

first listen i dug it

A cross between drum & bass and Indian music... no thanks. 3/10

Not great. Became tiresome very quickly.

I didn’t care for it.

Artiste inconnu. Mélange de sonorités indiennes et autres, vraiment original. Mais j'ai fini par trouver l'album lassant. J'ai fini par faire autre chose en le laissant en musique de fond. Je ne l'écouterais pas une seconde fois. =>2/5

nix für mich

Fuck yes man, this is the sort of stuff I'm looking for. It brings the best parts of techno and adds in some Asian elements and it creates a godlike combination. Really unique, really talented, a nice breath of fresh air. Probably the only reason I am not giving it a 5 is my opinions on techno and genres adjacent. I need to be in the right mood to listen to it, and especially with this album due to it's far-fetchedness. A high 4, nonetheless.

In the 1990s the craziest thing you could think of was 'dude, what if an Indian guy used a computer' and so a billion of these East meets West, Tradition remixed with Modernity, World Music Electronica albums flew off the shelves into the discmen of the most easily impressed and embarrasingly dreadlocked goofs you can imagine. That said, there are some cool sounds on here - especially the interplay between the locked in precision of the DnB drum machine beats and the looser feel of the tabla hand druming and syncopated rhythms of the string instruments melodic phrases. It's spacey and aspirationally uplifting. The jazzy sax is corny and the flute is never welcome. The whole thing is pretty one note and gets kind of boring after 20 minutes but works well as background sound.

Você definitivamente não precisa escutar esse álbum antes de morrer

I can't help but make the ironic comparison that "Ok" is far more computery than "Ok Computer".

preexperimentalno za mene

Indian infused drum machines are fun for a little while. Techno and chanting was interesting, the rest was just wandering instrumental ok-ness.

Yeah, don't know that I needed to hear this one. I'm not an electronica fan at all, and this didn't help. I couldn't finish it. I hate giving 1 stars, but this is a 1 star album for me.

More than OK

The title and the album cover made me expect something similar to OK Computer. Would've made sense considering this was released the the year after... That however is not the case. How I wish this sounded ANYTHING like Radiohead. Its not the worst thing ever. It sounds kinda interesting at times but mostly its just boring and occasionally annoying. This album is certainly OK. Favorite track: Mombasstic (lol)

it was fine

I liked it okay

traveller- 4. nah why is this 11 minutes. butterfly- 5 sutrix- some shit that would play in a video game. 5 or 6 mombasstic- 5 decca- "we call this first position, nasty" iconic to be honest 7 eclipse- 6 ok- 7 light- 5 disser- 5 soni- 5 vikram the vampire- 5

Definitely tried something.

Apt title.

I mean, it’s DVD menu music, but it isn’t bad

Pretty sick blend right here. I rock with the Indians (shout out young turbo). This list has a weird obsession with 90s trip-hop & dance fusion. I feel like the list badly needs someone younger to redo it and make it more modern. I’d still include this album though

Super cool! This is basically the best of SomaFM's Suburbs of Goa station, which I listen to a lot.

Love a lot of the ideas here, it just feels a bit outdated now.

Full of interesting ideas, although getting this on a day when I'd barely slept and needed to drive an hour and a half each way to work probably wasn't ideal - it's a little too relaxed for that sort of thing. Not really my sort of thing, but interesting and something that certainly belongs on the list. Not sure if I'd listen again though

Oriental techno with breakbeats, interesting, but not my style.

An interesting album. Must confess I preference the more mellow and laid back tracks. Nice interplay between electronic beats and traditional Indian music. The odd track I found a bit jarring. I can find time for the experimental nature of this album.

Was quite intrigued on first listen but ended up being a little forgettable. Nice combination of instruments and influences though

A curious mix of dnb world music and orchestrations.... washed over me a bit.

interesting mix of indian percussion and electronica - worked well both as music to listen to and then for a second spin, background music while I was working.

Not sure I needed to hear electonic beats and drum machines mixed with sitars and the like but here we are! Am I better off for it? Not particularly...

I really love the sound of some of the opening tracks, but it's far too long and I stopped paying attention half way through, which is never a good sign

Liked it as background music while working. 3 stars

It was enjoyable.

Seems like there's some nice Indian music here, wish it wasn't being drowned out by all these shitty electronics. 1/5

Dette er albumet for og av folk som har spirituelle ting i huset sitt men fortsatt tat speed i helgene.

Very fun and unexpected

More like a movie soundtrack. Background music through and through.

I'm really not sure what I thought of this. The concept is really cool, but the product sounds like something they'd play at that weird new agey Indian buffet I used to go to, where they also had neon lights around the bar and black and red leather booths.

Album - OK Artist - Talvin Singh Release - 1998 Genre - Electronica/Indian Classical/Exotica Ok. 1/10

Great listen. First track, Traveller, really transports you and makes you feel like you should be on a train in India having an existential moment. Overall enjoyable album

А я вот ставлю четвёрку. Это интересно, любопытно, местами брейкбит на табле с этническиии мотивами Я бы слушала, но при этом конкретно ничего не выделила. Но - на заметку неплохо вполне

I try. I try hard to enjoy music that comes out of India or is inspired by music from India. But man it's just not enjoyable for this western set of ears. This is impressive in scope. But not an enjoyable listen at all.

If I have to listen to another record like this I swear to god

I'd rather just listen to the ragas that influenced this

nope for the love of god. just because you can doesn't mean you should

As soon as the first two seconds entered my eardrums, I knew I would regret the next hour I was gonna spend. I find better stuff on Youtube study compilations. Glad I know It exists and I gave it a semblance of a shot, but ya.... no

Very 1998

I remember when this came out - I have it : ) it was so IN and new at the moment (late 90s) and this Cafè del Mar genre was exploding. A whole disc I learned is too much.. but very cool, ethereal, other worldly ambient music that fits very nicely into a playlist

I like how the songs float through the room. Worldly, ethereal, and exotic. I think it would partner well with a run outside.

Neato.

I like the eastern instruments used in the album but the rest of it sucked

Gave me a headache

Very interesting. I wonder how this strikes younger people who didn’t live through this time period. It is one of the most “1998-sounding” albums I’ve ever heard. Brings me back. However, I think it’s aged sort of poorly. I’d still call it a must-listen though, for the originality. #68

way cooler than i expected it to be. the ‘world’ music on here is sometimes hit or miss but this was a very nice listen. the heavy techno core with the various world elements, especially the percussion, throughout worked really well

Nah

An interesting journey into a weird and wonderful soundscape. Truly experimental with the tools available at the time.

I like jazz with vocals more

p837. 1998. 1 star. On paper, drum and bass with Indian influences sounds like a good idea. In reality, it's just a mis-mash of tedious noise.

YES wait I love and 11 minute song with like 6 lyrics let's gooooo loving this - Light gets some BEATS going like when will I hear this at the club ?? Vibey and atmospheric, I love a good percussion moment AND 1998 moment. it's a yes from me!

Really like the orchestral arrangement at the end of the first song.. other than that no huge standouts but the last 5 songs sucked (in my opinion lol)

"OK" is ok. It is light, pretty chill D&B with Indian Bhangra percussion and stringed instruments layered over the beats. It's a bit Buddha Bar, quite pleasant to listen to, a little bit background 'musak' in places. I had never heard of the artist or the album previously, but it doesn't feel like an undiscovered gem that had been waiting for me to dig it up.

Decent background music.

Don't hate it, but it feels like the music is 2 different things, both of which would have been better on their own. The combination was less than the sum of its parts.

it's a nice idea but I find this type of electronic music to be super boring, especially for a 1 hour album

I thought there were some interesting parts but overall It just really isn't for me. Probably great music for if you're asian-american and tripping on acid though.

He successfully takes the neat idea of combining Asian instrumentation with western electronic music and manages to make something truly uninteresting here. Would not listen again. Absolute slog.

Really loved this one! I'd never heard of the Asian Underground subgenre/scene so this was a great discovery for me. I love electronica so much, it's cool to hear different varieties of it.

Nope

Perhaps in '98 this sounded much more original than it does now... I got bored after three songs

A fantastic fusion of traditional Indian sounds combined with modern Drum and Bass-driven low-lying blankets of percussion, exhibited in a flowing hour’s-length display. This has more of a spatial, atmospheric feel rather than the club-oriented Drum and Bass you might’ve found at the same time, or indeed the more grandiose of Indian Classical music that this album so very clearly takes inspiration from. It’s certainly unique, but without showing off as such. Instead OK lurks in the background (or, more appropriately, the underground) of the British music industry and seeps through into the music that follows.

etno dnb nice nice

Indian plus electronic music? I don't get it. Doesn't belong in top 1001 IMO

Really?

If I'm rating purely on musical artistry or creativity, then sure this might warrant at least 3 stars. But these are my ratings, based (in large part, at least) on how much I *like* the music, and on that basis this one's a dud.

Mmm…

Three electronic albums in a row. Someone is making me go crazy in a bad way.

Cool album. It's a really strong flavor so you have to be in the mood. I kind of was and wasn't. Trying to be objective about its place in time I have to critically say that it feels a touch repetitive even in considerations of contemporary artists. Maybe that is the Tabla influence? It is, to an extent, a trance album. That said so is Terrence Mckenna and his works at an earlier time were frankly a tad more stimulating to me personally.

It was fine, but I'll probably not revisit this. Just background music to mostly ignore.

This was an interesting combo that I didn’t see coming. Electronic Indian music with flute solos - not filling any arenas with this but it’s different. Album cover reminds me of Ok Computer, but the music is no where close.

Hated this one. Electronic music and Hindu music I don’t get

I recognized the name Talvin Singh, but this album was entirely new to me, wikipedia says he played with Siouxsie and the Banshees and Björk and Madonna, so that's where I know him from. Electronic music with Indian traditional influence.

Desde el principio no me enganchó por lo que no terminé de escucharlo. Quizá si le daba más tiempo podía sorprenderme pero no quise descubrirlo. Sin haberlo escuchado completo, opino que otros álbumes mejores podían haber ocupado un lugar en esta lista de 1001 álbumes que una persona debe escuchar antes de morir en lugar de este.

Nah bruh

Boring at times. Två

This sounds like if someone was having a rave at the back of a yoga studio. Favourite songs: Sutrix, Traveller Least favourite songs: Decca, Soni 3/5

This annoyed the fuck out of me.

Thoughts before listening: Probably British and electronic. I probably won't like it all that much either. Review: Ok so electronic dance beats meet traditional Indian music. Sounds like Moby or Fat Boy Slim (or some other late 90s DJ) remixing the music that plays in the background while you get a massage. Not for me. 2-stars

I enjoyed small parts of this album. Mainly the instrumental parts. Some of it, especially the Indian influences sounded very soothing What I didn't enjoy was the random talking at the start, the more electronic parts, and the sound effects. And some of the songs were too long This would have worked very well as an instrumental album - for meditation for example. But what ruined it was the other stuff he added on top Wouldn't say this was awful, but it wasn't my cup of tea 2 ⭐️

Well that was a cinematic experience. Though I may never listen to it again, it is a worthy addition to the project and I did enjoy it.

I mean, it’s fine, but it kind of sounds like music Tim Robbins’ character in High Fidelity would be listening to.

“World Music” is an idiotic term born of Western ignorance and ethnocentrism. However, in the case if this gorgeous mosaic of a record, it’s entirely appropriate.

A good fusion of late 1990s electronica and Indian music. It's always great to listen to something different and unique on this challenge. Not surprising that I liked this record as it was released on the Island label, which always releases quality albums that are likeable and unique.

Hated the first 4 minutes or so. After they switched to real instruments, I actually kind of liked it. I can see the appeal, especially if you grew up with this kind of music. It did get old and worse as it went on, though, and I’m not a huge fan of the back half.

Holy fuck!

Part of me was hoping that by beginning this project, I'd be forced to rethink my preconceived notions of particular subgenres of music that I think I don't like. Alas, I still don't like drum n bass or whatever this would be. I've enjoyed a lot of Four Tet's experimentations with sampling South Asian music in his electronic tracks, but this is just more shitty, drawn-out 90s British electronica that doesn't add anything to the conversation.

No.

It tries and I admire the ambition but this didn't work for me. The beats weren't strong enough and the mixture of Indian music with soft rhythms kind of made it sound like a soundtrack to those old Skinemax films back in the day.

This is the first time I haven’t necessarily agreed with the low global rating. Not as bad as I thought it would be based on impression I got reading other reviews first. It was a nice background listen.

What a fucking crazy album, especially for 1998. You wouldn't think that a full album of electronica mixed with tabla drums would be meaningful, but this album has so much depth to it, especially for being largely instrumental. The album is consistently high BPM, but it never feels exhausting. Instead, it feels well-crafted and experimental. Really cool album that still feels relevant, even if the brand of electronica on it is a bit dated now 4/5

I like the idea of this album a lot more than I like the actual album itself. The concept of fusing different cultures and genres, past and present is fascinating to me. There are points in each song where you can hear the promise of just how amazing it could be. Unfortunately they are drowned in crappy drum machine beats and repetitiveness.

Blind album and artist. Indian drum n bass is never something I thought I would listen to. Thank you album project. Glad I tried it but not my style.

This is what happens when someone rents out a studio and there is no one around to say no you shouldn't. I feel I could have put my time to better use like watching Emmerdale.

Rolling into the second track I felt like there was a solid bit of momentum but at an hour long the album just felt long by the end. Overall good.

Quite a belter

This really left me cold. The cultural and globetrotting influences just didn’t come across, other than the tablas obviously. I was bored

My pretentious tastes are perfectly pandered.

Chill. Just OK, though.

Love me some tablas. This was a little too John Tesh-y for me.

not bad

2 estrelas . é legal pelo pioneirismo mas é datado.

This definitely a sub genre I haven’t learn too much about. But I enjoyed it for the most part. It was great for working in the background.

This album has all I hate in one. Chants Religous crap Electronic This is a 1001 albums you can deffintively live without listening.

Indian electronics isn’t some trying I would have ever chosen to explore in my own, but I would be missing out. This is great workflow/soundtrack music and I love how their complex timing melds seamlessly with the digital world here.

First time listening to Talvin Singh. Interesting stuff. I appreciated the blending of world styles. Not my usually listen but I'm glad I heard it.

This is world music I can get into. When Ravi Shankar and George Harrison started mixing Indian and Western Music, this is the nirvana they would have liked to achieve. 4.5/5

1/5

Not my type of music at all. Didn’t even get through the first song.

2.7 1x cool blend of genres. Wouldn't have known tabla without seeing Wikipedia

## Overview of "OK" by Talvin Singh Released in 1998, *OK* is the debut studio album by Talvin Singh, an influential figure in the fusion of traditional Indian music with contemporary electronic sounds. The album not only showcases Singh's mastery of the tabla but also his innovative approach to music production, blending various genres to create a unique auditory experience. This review will delve into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence while also evaluating its pros and cons. ## Lyrics **** Lyrical Content The lyrics in *OK* are often minimalistic and abstract, focusing on themes of connection and universality. The opening track, "Traveller," sets the tone with a spoken word introduction that emphasizes the idea that "the world is sound." This phrase encapsulates Singh's vision of music as a universal language, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. Many tracks feature vocal contributions that are more about texture than narrative. For instance, "Soni" employs a choir of female singers whose harmonies add depth rather than convey a specific story. This approach aligns with Singh's intent to create an immersive experience rather than a conventional lyrical journey. ## Music **** Musical Composition Musically, *OK* is a rich tapestry of sounds that blends traditional Indian instrumentation with modern electronic elements. The album is characterized by: - **Tabla**: As a classically trained tabla player, Singh uses this instrument to anchor many tracks, providing intricate rhythms that drive the compositions. - **Flute and Sitar**: Collaborations with musicians like Ryuichi Sakamoto and Rakesh Chaurasia introduce lush melodies that complement the rhythmic complexity. - **Electronic Beats**: The incorporation of drum and bass rhythms alongside bhangra beats creates a dynamic soundscape that feels both familiar and innovative. Tracks such as "Light" exemplify this fusion, combining Indian flute melodies with atmospheric electronic backdrops. The result is a sound that is both hypnotic and engaging. ## Production **** Production Techniques The production of *OK* reflects Singh's commitment to high-quality sound and innovative techniques. He spent nine months recording in various locations, including London and Okinawa, to capture diverse musical influences. Notable production elements include: - **Layering**: Singh expertly layers traditional instruments with electronic sounds to create depth. This technique allows for a rich listening experience where different elements can be appreciated on multiple levels. - **Field Recordings**: The use of field recordings adds an organic quality to the tracks, grounding them in real-world sounds that enhance their authenticity. - **Collaboration**: Singh's collaborations with various artists contribute to the album's eclectic sound. For example, Guy Sigsworth's keyboard work on "Traveller" adds a contemporary flair that complements the traditional elements. ## Themes **** Central Themes The overarching theme of *OK* revolves around cultural fusion and global connection. Singh aims to bridge Eastern and Western musical traditions, reflecting the multicultural landscape of late 1990s Britain. Key themes include: - **Unity through Sound**: The idea that music can connect people across different cultures is prevalent throughout the album. This is particularly evident in tracks like "Butterfly," which blends various musical styles seamlessly. - **Cultural Identity**: Singh explores his own identity as an Indian artist in Britain, using his music to navigate and celebrate this duality. - **Exploration**: Many tracks evoke a sense of journey or exploration, both musically and culturally. This theme resonates with listeners seeking new experiences through sound. ## Influence **** Impact on Music *OK* has had a lasting impact on both the Asian Underground movement and electronic music at large. By successfully merging traditional Indian sounds with contemporary genres like drum and bass and techno, Singh paved the way for future artists exploring similar fusions. The album won the Mercury Prize in 1999, further solidifying its significance within the music industry. Its inclusion in lists such as *1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die* highlights its critical acclaim and enduring relevance. Singh's work has influenced numerous artists across genres, encouraging them to experiment with cultural blends in their own music. His approach has inspired subsequent generations of musicians who seek to break down barriers between musical styles. ## Pros and Cons **** Pros - **Innovative Fusion**: *OK* successfully merges traditional Indian instrumentation with modern electronic music, creating a unique sound that stands out in both genres. - **High Production Quality**: The album features meticulous production techniques that enhance its overall listening experience. - **Cultural Significance**: It represents a significant moment in British music history, highlighting the contributions of immigrant artists to the cultural landscape. - **Critical Acclaim**: Winning the Mercury Prize and receiving positive reviews from major publications underscores its artistic merit. **** Cons - **Abstract Lyrics**: Some listeners may find the minimalistic lyrical content lacking depth or narrative engagement compared to more conventional albums. - **Niche Appeal**: The fusion of genres may not resonate with all audiences, potentially limiting its mainstream appeal. - **Pacing Issues**: Certain tracks may feel lengthy or meandering for listeners accustomed to more structured song formats. ## Conclusion Talvin Singh's *OK* is a groundbreaking album that successfully bridges cultural divides through music. Its innovative fusion of traditional Indian sounds with contemporary electronic elements creates an immersive listening experience that remains relevant today. While it may not appeal to every listener due to its abstract lyrics and niche soundscape, its critical acclaim and influence on subsequent artists affirm its place as a significant work in modern music history. Overall, *OK* stands as a testament to Singh's vision of unity through sound, inviting listeners on a journey through diverse musical landscapes.

Cool fusion music. Blog review called this "tabla tronics" or asian fusion music? I could see it. I liked that this was unique and spotlighted the tabla which I'm not too familiar with. I feel like 15 minutes could have been cut from this album to get me to enjoy it even more, some songs dragged on.

The Mercury Prize is renowned for spotlighting innovation and artistry across genres, often giving niche works the same platform as mainstream hits. Yet in 1999, when Talvin Singh’s OK triumphed, one might wonder if the judging panel was swayed by novelty—or perhaps a few too many celebratory drinks. Consider the competition: The Chemical Brothers’ Surrender and Underworld’s Beaucoup Fish pushed electronica into thrilling new territory, while Faithless’s Sunday 8PM offered a masterclass in blending club anthems with introspection. Add to this strong albums from the likes of Blur (13), Manic Street Preachers (This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours), and Stereophonics (Performance and Cocktails), and OK feels more like a curiosity than a classic. The album’s victory was supposed to herald a breakthrough for Asian Underground music, a movement blending Indian classical traditions with modern electronic styles. Tracks like “Butterfly” and the title track showcase Singh’s ability to craft intricate soundscapes. Yet, OK often comes across as overly polished, lacking its contemporaries' visceral punch or emotional resonance. Singh’s Mercury win raised hopes for a cultural shift, but the promised “new moon” of Asian Underground failed to rise. Singh’s own career, while respected, never achieved the momentum expected from such a high-profile accolade. This was likely due to a combination of factors: the genre’s limited mainstream appeal, insufficient industry support, and a lack of follow-up work that captured OK’s spark. To its credit, OK did briefly turn the industry’s gaze toward a vibrant and underrepresented musical style but its impact was fleeting. In hindsight, the Mercury Prize’s recognition feels less like a celebration of innovation and more like an experimental detour. While OK has its moments, its title serves as a fitting summary: a technically impressive album that, in the grander scheme of 1999’s musical landscape, is merely OK. Did/Do I own this release? No. Does this release belong on the list? No. Would this release make my personal list? No. Will I be listening to it again? No.

Ew. I couldn’t eat to this.

Interesting story, boring music

I found this to be pretty compelling! The album definitely won me over by the back half. I don't feel like returning too quickly to this world– wasn't keen when the album started looking again– but it really beat out the premise that I figured we were working off of (trip hop plus Indian classical) and managed to be funny, pretty musical, a little odd and intriguing at points. Really, everything I said above is the beginning of falling in love, and I wouldn't be surprised if it started happening. I'll give it a high 3/5

Quite good,

2-3

Super fun trance edm but with an eastern meditation vibe to it. Great listen.

It was jus OK

experimental Indian, pretty good 6/10

Didn't like it

Conceptually, I appreciate the direction this album was aiming for, but I felt the execution and production fell short. The most disappointing aspect, in particular, was the tabla playing and/or the way it was recorded. Which given the artist is a tabla player makes it puzzling.

Cool mix of Indian and electronica. I like the cultural mashup. Is it great, no, but it’s interesting and I’d listen again.

This was not a good record for me. Indian jazz mixed with dance music isn't something i'm going to revisit.

I hated this so much. It's two genres I don't like to start and combining them together doesn't make it any better. Even my daughter asked "You're giving this a one, right?" when listening to it in the car. Nothing here was enjoyable for any length of time and then it keeps going on forever.

Very cool combination of Indian and dance

Another electronic album. At least one had some interesting influences. 2.5/5 Won’t listen again

Pretty mid, songs go on for too long.

So sweet, so chill, so melodic! Really good on a relaxing day!

Wow, brilliant. Loved this.

Oh dear… this is just terrible in my ears. It starts okay, but as it progresses, it just gets worse and worse.

Might listen again

Weird but I like it

Meh...maybe I would have enjoyed back in my techno years but this was just mediocracy in audio form. 2/5

OK

An album to listen to before you die.... this one... really????!!!

curti até

I'd say focus music at the most.

I like the idea but there could be so many more ways of getting this to work out on album length. Some songs are way too long and when i thought i like it theres one part of the song that destroys the whole build up. At least weve tried i guess...

This is a good discovery, what an atmosphere he can create! From rhythm to melodies, this is a super interesting record.

EDM is not my thing, but this was not that bad.

What a wild mix of styles from across the globe. The general combination of electronic music with Indian classical is just a perfect compliment, and then he adds influences from a ton of other places to really put it over the top.

Favorite Track: Butterfly

“What should we add to our super-generic electronic music?” “Uh, super-generic Indian music?” “You’ve done it again at Talvin Singh!” Or possibly for the first time because I have no idea who you are and will almost assuredly never think of you again after today. This album sold 60,000 copies and has been all but forgotten for decades. This is the absolute polar opposite of an album you must hear before you die. Was it terrible? No. Did it add to my life in any way to have listened to it? Also no.

Didn't care for it. Too much Indian / Asian influence. Found myself skipping ahead and not completing tracks

Ambient, Drum & Bass and Classical Indian music meld to create a vision of a future that never came. Yes, the spoken word sections can come off as pretentious and some of the synths are cheesy, but it just adds to the charm. A forgotten artifact of Britain in the Y2K era.

It was like a modern version of a jazz experience. I found the music deep and interesting. Also, the sub-bass was well used

Great background music

Not my style - some of the songs were enjoyable but it became a bit repetitive for me.

I'm happy for all the people out there who enjoy this.

This just faded into background noise. Definitely not an album anyone really needs to listen to before they die. 2/5

very interesting, diverse sound. I definitely enjoyed, more on the chill side and would like to listen more.

I get the idea but could've been executed a lot better

Don’t like this blend of (Indian?) instruments with electronic music.

Honestly, this one is very hard to really review. I think your experience with it will really depend on what your mindset is when you hit play on that first track. I could sit here all day and list off how great the drum programming is. Or how the orchestral backdrops mixing with instruments and flavours from all around the world over solid electronica makes for a very unique experience. Or how the mixture of atmospheres will have you engaged for the entirety of the 1 hour+ length. I could. But I feel like 'OK' goes beyond just discussing the details, and more into the feelings and emotions Talvin Singh was attempting to convey to the listener. As someone who has recently gone on their own personal journey of self discovery in an attempt to fix myself and realize the importance of self acceptance, this album really spoke to me. As I listened in the darkness of a mid-October morning - before getting ready for the day - I almost felt like I was transported into a meditative state as the music played, despite how up-tempo most of tracklist is. This album is more than just music, it is a spiritual and artistic journey. Sometimes I tend to look at the overall reviews on this site before or while I listen to an album; and I was worried I wasn't going to like this. But after a complete listen I found the negative reviews are kind of baffling. But it's good to live in a world where we all have different tastes. 'OK' is honestly a great work of art featuring familiar elements that are typically incompatible, yet are ultimately forced to be; and the end result is something wonderful that you virtually never get to hear. I am very happy with this nice surprise the generator gave me today. 4/5

I do enjoy Indian music. This got a little repetitive.

Like taking an electronic journey to the middle east. Decent cooking supper music.

Oh! Sitar electronica with a little flute! I’m glad the people who want this have this, but I am not one of those people. (ntm.)

01) Traveller - 5,5 02) Butterfly - 5,5 03) Sutrix - 5,5 04) Mombasstic - 5,0 05) Decca - 5,0 06) Eclipse - 5,0 07) OK - 5,5 08) Light - 5,5 09) Disser/Point.Mento.B - 4,5 10) Soni - 4,5 11) Vikram the Vampire - 5,0 TOTAL: 5,14 (51/100) Current ranking: 313/335

Okay for background music while I'm working, but not something I'd listen to again.

lovely

World Music in its truest sense, as Talvin covers the globe to record its beauty in sonic form. Music for the soul - if you've had a bad day, put it on; if you've had a good day, put it on.

When you blend indian musicality with electronic music, I expect much more to come out of it. This was nothing that interesting. Way more cool stufd could have been done with this.

Good background sounds.

4/5. Beautiful and haunting, the techno beats give me an energy of danceable 90's horror that takes place in India. It's an interesting vibe and I dig it, upbeat classic beats and great samples/actual performances. There were definitely some misses as the performance was not good or it got a little too repetitive, mostly near the end. Overall though, a great album, especially for getting into this Indian music. Best Song: OK, Traveller, Sutrix

Drops of water in a digital atmosphere

Cool Electronica, sounds of India. Imagine Mike Oldfield in India.

Very interesting blend of world music and trip-hop electronica.. Not sure if I really like it, but there is a certain exciting atmosphere around it

I'll be honest, hearing a voice over in the first two seconds repeatedly saying "the world is sound" is not a great start and puts me a little on edge. It didn’t get better from there.

As background music ok, I guess. Still kind of boring.

I was there too, the places Marco mentioned. We said नमस्ते to each other while floating into space

Well, that was odd

This album brought me places... I was constantly playing the game of guessing how certain sounds were made and what kind of instrument were used. Loved the second song specifically

Voilà, on y est, encore un de ces albums qui, sur le papier, a tout pour lui. Un de ces disques que le livre te présente comme une pierre angulaire, un jalon incontournable, une révolution copernicienne à lui tout seul. 1997, l'année de "OK Computer", d'"Urban Hymns", de "Homogenic". Une sacrée bonne année pour la musique, si vous voulez mon avis. Et au milieu de tout ça, débarque Talvin Singh avec son "OK". Un album qui, à l'époque, dans la boutique de disques où je passais mes journées, a immédiatement été catapulté dans le bac "World Music", ce fourre-tout infâme où l'on rangeait tout ce qui n'était ni du rock anglo-saxon, ni de la pop pour midinettes, ni du rap U.S. Un bac que je regardais avec un mélange de curiosité et de méfiance, moi qui venais de passer cinq ans à user mes esgourdes sur les ondes d'une radio indépendante où la fusion était reine, mais une fusion plus brutale, plus crade. Talvin Singh est un joueur de tabla virtuose, producteur visionnaire, il est présenté comme le pionnier du genre "Asian Underground" ou "tabla-tronics". Le concept ? Marier la richesse millénaire de la musique classique indienne avec la froideur et la rythmique des musiques électroniques qui explosaient à l'époque, de la techno à la drum'n'bass. Un projet d'une ambition folle, qui aurait pu se casser la gueule de façon spectaculaire et finir en bouillie sonore indigeste, bonne pour sonoriser un restaurant faussement branché du Marais. Et c'est là que le respect s'impose. Car, objectivement, "OK" est une pure démonstration de maîtrise. La production est absolument phénoménale, c'est léché, c'est propre, c'est ample. On sent le travail d'orfèvre derrière chaque son, chaque nappe de synthé, chaque écho. Les instruments traditionnels – sitars langoureux, flûtes éthérées et, bien sûr, ces putains de tablas qui semblent avoir une vie propre – ne sont pas juste samplés à l'arrache. Ils dialoguent, ils respirent avec les beats électroniques, les rythmiques bhangra qui viennent donner un coup de fouet à l'ensemble. On est loin du simple collage ; c'est une véritable conversation entre deux mondes, deux époques. Le voyage est indéniable. On ferme les yeux et on se retrouve instantanément transporté ailleurs, dans un bazar futuriste de New Delhi ou une rave party mystique au bord du Gange. Le dépaysement est total, la promesse est tenue. Oui, mais voilà, le respect, c'est une chose. L'amour, c'en est une autre. Et autant je peux saluer la performance technique et l'audace du projet, autant je dois avouer que je me suis fait chier. Royalement car passée la première demi-heure de découverte, où l'on est fasciné par cette architecture sonore inédite, une étrange sensation s'installe. Celle d'écouter, encore et encore, le même morceau. Un long, très long fleuve musical, certes majestueux, mais terriblement monocorde. L'album tourne en rond, les structures se ressemblent, les atmosphères se répètent, et l'absence de véritables chansons, de refrains auxquels se raccrocher, finit par lasser. C'est une musique d'ambiance, une tapisserie sonore incroyablement riche, mais qui manque cruellement de points d'accroche, de ces aspérités qui font qu'un disque vous marque au fer rouge. C'est peut-être une question de paroisse. Je suis né en 1970, j'ai grandi avec le post-punk, l'indie rock, le métal industriel. Pour moi, la fusion, c'est la rage d'Asian Dub Foundation qui mélange le dub et le punk avec un message politique en pleine gueule. C'est l'intelligence pop de Cornershop qui marie la culture indienne et l'héritage de T-Rex. C'est même le groove plus accessible d'un Badmarsh & Shri. Des groupes qui utilisent le métissage pour créer des chansons, des hymnes, des moments de pure énergie ou d'émotion brute. Avec Talvin Singh, je reste à la porte du temple. J'admire l'édifice, je reconnais sa beauté, mais je n'arrive pas à y entrer. C'est trop propre, trop cérébral. Trop... "OK", justement. Le titre est finalement parfait, c'est "OK", sans plus. Un disque qui impressionne l'intellect mais qui laisse le coeur et les tripes sur le bas-côté. Alors, est-ce que cet album mérite sa place dans les "1001 que vous devez écouter avant de mourir" ? Oui, sans aucun doute. Pour ce qu'il représente, pour son influence sur toute une scène et pour la simple beauté de sa production, il faut lui jeter une oreille au moins une fois. C'est une pièce importante du puzzle musical des années 90. Mais est-ce que je vais le réécouter de sitôt ? Un petit 2 sur 5, donc. Pour la forme, plus que pour le fond. C'est déjà pas si mal pour un album qui m'a donné l'impression de faire du surplace pendant plus d'une heure.

Kinda weird, kinda cool. Felt like some D&B. Idk if I've ever listened to a full Indian album before this. Feeling generous so a 3.5 rounds up to a 4

parvati mentioned

I wouldn’t listen to this again but I will give it some credit for its originality. Doesn’t save it from being kind of a snore unfortunately. Best song: Ok

for sure interesting comparing middle eastern influences (forgive my ignorance) with electronic music

Ambient soundscapes meet drum and bass. It's good background/chilling music.

When I read the description I realized I should play this through my main stereo. So glad I did and didn’t listen on a smaller device. The recording quality and complexity really benefited from the soundstage and imaging that a quality system can provide. Sounds jumping around the soundstage little details tucked in everywhere. This made for a great listening experience even if it is not a style I typically seek out. Won’t listen again, but so amazing that I did on this list.

OK - Talvin Singh (1998) World Music O disco em questão é um grande emaranhado de estilos musicais, que no começo te chama a atenção, mas depois de um certo tempo esse efeito se perde e as músicas ficam desinteressantes. Melhores músicas: N/A Piores músicas: N/A 2/5

Sounds like the soundtrack to a Bollywood action movie

These 90s house albums need to go. 2/5

NO

It’s a two. I just don’t like most ambient albums, unless I catch an inclination of the themes being expressed to draw me in. This one didn’t 🤷🏾‍♂️

I didn't really enjoy most parts of this album, but the title track... The title track is something 🙂‍↔️

Very cool and filmic, like a soundtrack to a number of different movies. I probably don't know enough to properly judge it, other than knowing I really liked it!

It started off strong with 'Traveller', but then got progressively worse with each track. I like that he was trying to incorporate various sounds from around the world (especially the inclusion of the female choirs and some interesting instruments), but the backing electronic/ambient sounds present on almost every track made the album extremely monotone and a real drag to get through. -1 star because it also reminds me of being in a bus/taxi during a holiday where the driver's blasting this sort of annoying music at full volume 1.5 stars

Probably would have been better if I had died before listening to this drivel....

Interesting album, maybe a bit on the dated/trashy side, need to listen again in the future to properly grasp it.

Pretty average EDM, in my opinion. It's got an international flavor, but so what?

90s background Indian electronica.

sticker de DIOSSSS!!!!! 6/10

Nothing feels authentic. Just a cash grab. Nothing about this record is required listening. This was all very old sounding by ‘98. 1/5

Ok English/Indian sound

Listened to this while playing Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin. This album sounds like the stuff my partner would listen to when he did tons of acid in the 90s. Definitely not essential listening, but I enjoyed it much more than the cultural appropriation of Deep Forest.

Fun Indian techno? Love it late 90s 3.4

This isn't something I would put on often, but it was very pleasant as background music for work and driving.

This album is weird. It has a few banger tracks and a lot of sleepy tracks. If there were more tracks like Crystal or OK, I'd be pretty into it. Alas... 3/5

D+

At first sounded like post rock and then some indian (?) vocals came along as well. Interesting mix

Combining more traditional Indian compositions with ‘90s electronica tropes is a very, very cool idea on paper. It’s also a pleasant, unoffensive listen in practice – never a chore – and well-executed on wax. But as a final, full, tactile product? It’s like, yeah, this is exactly what I expected….cool…and that’s kind of…it. In many ways, it doesn’t feel all that deep; it’s the record you imagined based on the description, and either you enjoy that kind of Mom Jeans Yoga Vibe™, or you’re a normal person. It’s bland, watered-down Indian classical with white-bread drum and bass backbeats. It’s not difficult, but it’s also far from fulfilling, and even farther from essential. This is one of those British Mercury Prize albums from the turn of the 21st that this book has an affinity for, clearly because Dimery and Co. thought a lot of those albums would become modern-day classics. Very few of them did. While a lot of them now sound dated and annoying, though, Singh is talented enough and palatable enough to never upset anyone with Ok. He falls flat because Ok has nothing unique to say beyond the face-value conceit of its concept, which you get after the first song. No one needs to consume multiple tracks exploring this idea, let alone a whole album. But a single listen won’t put a bullet in your brain, either. Ok is okay, like, okay…let’s move on to the next one.

2/5

Just what I expected after 30 seconds of play: nice to work to but not an album I must hear before I die.

probably a 3.5, but not a 4. Fine for backgrounds, but nothing that great.

Far better than native British electronic DJs from this list. I've enjoyed the softer tracks. The Indian spice adds very much to the whole composition. Something new for me.

What da fuq

Heel mooi openingsnummer, duurt ook wel meteen 11 minuten, maar het is geen seconde saai! Sowieso echt craaaaazy muziek dit! Het is een soort psychedelische, elektronische Indiase fluitmuziek? Ok sorry, Eclipse is gewoon drum n bass En dit is echt de allerbeste shit die ik in tijden heb gehoord hahahaha Wat een fantastisch album is dit! Ik kende het niet, maar dit is zeker een leuke verrassing geweest! Ook totaal niet een album dat ik verwacht had in deze lijst. Is het een perfect album? Nee zeker niet, maar dit is absoluut 4 sterren waard! FAVO: Traveller, Butterfly, Eclipse, Light, Vikram the vampire

First listen. Ok.

Ok, this one is a little too much for me. A lot of the electronica albums seem to pair well with banging on a computer in the office. As background music, they are often perfect to keep a rhythm to the day. Unfortunately, this one has too many elements that were a bit too distracting for me. If we were in a limbo competition, this album would lose, but it would advance far enough to have the crowd chanting, “how low can you go, how low can you go!”

My previous commentary got wiped out some how, but honestly, it was about as important as this album really is/was. That is to say, not so much. To sum it up, OK is hardly worth the time and is likely taking up a spot on this list that should be going to a far more deserving album. I'll give it 2 stars because there is some interesting live instrumentation on this album, but it's not enough to save the otherwise boring electronica album..

Again, this is why I'm doing this project. I had no idea this person existed and I totally enjoyed this album. Its a fun fusion of music.

Instrumental techno

August 25, 2024 HL: “Traveller”, “Butterfly”, “Sutrix”, title track, “Light” Had low expectations going into this (the late 90s picks of this list are hit-or-miss imo), but it blew me away. Somehow equally fitting for a rave & a spa. I was worried when the grandeur of “Traveller” gave way to the dirty synths in “Sutrix”, but by the end I believed it was all part of the same artistic vision. For comparison, I didn’t always feel that way with Red Snapper and Nitin Sawhney from this list, era, and country (the UK, surprise surprise). An uneasy 5 stars from me

Absolute crap. No melody nor harmony!