Make no mistake about it. ‘Intellectual Pursuit’ has to be among the best Indian rock albums to have ever come out. If you’re looking for some good, heavy, progressive, intelligent music, then this album is a definite must-buy.

All-in-all, ‘If It Ain’t Broke, Break It!’ is a good, solid rock n’ roll album, something which does not come by very often these days, and keeping in mind that it’s a debut effort, it is very impressive indeed. The album provides a throwback to the time when rock music was all about fun, and before all the depression crept in.

MyndSnare has been at the forefront of the Indian death metal scene for quite a while now. As with all other bands that achieve a certain level of popularity, they have been plagued by the odd line up change, ego clashes, etc., but what has remained intact is their music. This EP has been a much-awaited one, and will no doubt have fans begging for more of this very talented three-piece outfit.

A pleasant escape from the routine Delhi sound, it seems as if all the Delhi bands are stuck up in a time capsule. Them Clones surely bag the first spot in the bunny race. Stacked with five tracks, this EP personifies the mellow side of grey.

Delhi’s Acrid Semblance have made quite an impact on the Indian metal scene ever since their inception. They are one of the few bands in India, that believe in making music that they believe in, and not just playing covers at rock competitions, for the sake of ‘getting into’ the scene. Very commendable, indeed.

In this age of grunge and nu-metal and other assorted genres of music, here’s a bunch of young people making music that has its roots quite firmly installed in the ‘70s. All through this, their debut demo disc, you will find ample evidence of this, in flanged guitar effects and keyboard sounds unheard since the glory days of the likes of Steppenwolf!

‘Escape the Roar’ isn’t exactly the kind of album that defines the term ‘ground-breaking’, but nevertheless is a very listenable album which provides a nice blend of acoustic and electric guitars and synthesizers, and vocals you would love to sing along with.

Bands from the north-east (India) have long been the stuff of legend for most of us, and admittedly it is something of a privilege to receive a copy of this album for review. And this two-guitars-bass-and-drums outfit from Gangtok certainly deserves a second look.

The five sons of MotherJane got together with the belief that music is the finest drug known to mankind. No bullshit here, I tell it, as it is… this album is brilliant. It boasts of excellent production, not to mention music, and for now, I’m sure ‘Insane Biography’ will become a sort of reference for Indian rock / metal bands.

Hmmm… this album is one that’s likely to change the face of the Indian rock scene for a long time to come. For the first time, a band has actually come out with a quality album, and also worked hard on marketing it.