Album number two from India’s huge metal success, and we all know that the second one is the toughest. How do you follow a success, especially when that success was buoyed by an initial wave of hype and expectation? Whatever the answer is, Bloodywood have done it.
in our review as we simply enjoyed the album so much, but on reflection it’s fair comment by some of our peers. Nu Delhi doesn’t fall into this trap. While maintaining the band’s trademark mix of metal, rap and Indian undertones they’ve definitely managed to make things sound a little different.
“Halla Bol” is a good opener, but “Hutt” is even better. A solid, simple chorus with a buzzsaw guitar behind it certainly helps, and this one better be in the live set when they hit the road in the next few days. A nice break near the end where one of the traditional instruments get a nice, clear runout is welcome as well.
“Dhadak” is as close to the “old” sound as you’ll get on here, and it’s welcome for it. Abrasive and noisy, it pretty much punches you in the face – in a nice Indian way. It’s followed by “Bekhauf” which was released as a single some time ago, featuring none other than Babymetal! The mixture of the two bands’ sounds works amazingly well, though must have been a mixing and mastering nightmare with so many layers to put down. Whoever did it did a masterful job!
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If you want traditional Indian sounds, then “Kismat” kicks off sounding perfect. Of course, the Delhi boys add their own crunch shortly afterwards and drive this track forward with the usual weight. “Daggebaaz” is leaden from the off, and possibly the heaviest track on the album. Stomping beats and a driving bass rhythm keep this one going.
I love the whole idea behind “Tadka” and the video can be enjoyed below. It’s a great song, but that bit better due to the added humour. The title track has been saved for the end, and it’s a hell of a way to round things off though it’s already been released as a single which slightly ruins the surprise. Regardless, an excellent song and another which should hopefully have the crowd jumping at the shows.
Another belting release from India’s most metal export.
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Nu Delhi is out on March 21st
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