What makes London Undersound by Nitin Sawhney notable?

The album received positive reviews for its innovative blend of styles, showcasing Sawhney's ability to bridge cultural gaps through music. It also contributed to the growing recognition of British Asian artists in the global music scene during the late 2000s. London Undersound was Nitin Sawhney's sixth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 2005 release, Philtre. By 2008, Sawhney had established himself as a prominent figure in the fusion of electronic and traditional music genres, bringing diverse cultural influences into mainstream consciousness.

Who is London Undersound for?

London Undersound works well if you're into wave-like pacing with interludes, urban pulse in vibrant sound and dynamic flow for exploration.

How many songs are on London Undersound?

London Undersound has 37 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

London Undersound

Nitin Sawhney · 2008

54 min · 37 tracks · jazz · jazz house

A vibrant fusion of jazz, electronic elements, and world music influences that evokes the pulse of urban life.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with interludes
urban pulse in vibrant sound
dynamic flow for exploration
short tracks for quick engagement
immersive listening in two halves

Maybe skip if you want

seeking straightforward song structures
prefer single-length tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context: London Undersound was Nitin Sawhney's sixth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 2005 release, Philtre. By 2008, Sawhney had established himself as a prominent figure in the fusion of electronic and traditional music genres, bringing diverse cultural influences into mainstream consciousness.
Stylistic neighbors: Talvin Singh· Anoushka Shankar· Shankar Mahadevan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Days of Fire 3:14
2 October Daze 3:26
3 Bring It Home 5:09
4 Interlude 1: Ghost Image 0:25
5 My Soul 4:03
6 Interlude 2: Soledad 0:41
7 Distant Dreams 3:12
8 Interlude 3: Street Sounds 0:08
9 Shadowland 3:31
10 Daybreak 2:34
11 Interlude 4: Identity 0:12
12 Ek Jaan 2:13
13 Transmission 3:13
14 Interlude 5: Tension 0:15
15 Last Train to Midnight 3:46
16 Interlude 6: Ronald Gray 0:21
17 Firmament 3:52
18 Charu Keshi Rain 4:01

Disc 2

1 Days of Fire (instrumental)
2 October Daze (instrumental)
3 Bring It Home (instrumental) 5:15
4 My Soul (instrumental)
5 Distant Dreams (instrumental)
6 Shadowland (instrumental)
7 Daybreak (instrumental)
8 Ek Jaan (instrumental)
9 Transmission (instrumental)
10 Last Train to Midnight (instrumental)
11 Firmament (instrumental)
12 Charu Keshi Rain (instrumental)
13 Bring It Home (Safe Blag mix) 5:04
14 Last Train to Midnight (Gloom World)
15 Distant Dreams (Witty Boy remix)
16 Shadowland (club mix)
17 Ek Jaan (Cotti remix)
18 Distant Dreams (acoustic)
19 October Daze (French version)

What to play next

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