Woman's Gotta Have It
Cornershop · 1995
51 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant mix of indie rock and South Asian influences, creating a kaleidoscopic soundscape rich in texture and rhythm.
Top tracks — play these first
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6am Jullandar Shere — This track opens the album with an infectious groove that seamlessly blends traditional Indian melodies with contemporary rock instrumentation, setting the tone for the entire project.
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My Dancing Days Are Done — A standout track that showcases a more introspective side of the band while maintaining their signature sound, emphasizing themes of change and nostalgia.
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Looking for a Way In — This expansive track closes the album with a sprawling arrangement and contemplative lyrics, linking personal struggles to broader cultural narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends genres while maintaining a cohesive flow, though it doesn't reach the heights of their debut.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, creating a communal feel that enhances the multicultural theme.
- The sequencing alternates between more upbeat tracks and slower, reflective pieces, maintaining listener engagement throughout.
- The final track is an extended instrumental piece that revisits themes from earlier songs, providing a sense of closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic rhythms that energize
- patient explorations of sound textures
- playful experimentation with diverse influences
- early morning reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Woman's Gotta Have It was Cornershop's follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut, When I Was Born for the 7th Time. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that blended British rock with Indian musical elements, expanding their audience beyond the UK.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Beta Band· Gogol Bordello· Beastie Boys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 6am Jullandar Shere 6:23
- 2 Hong Kong Book of Kung Fu 3:24
- 3 Roof Rack 3:48
- 4 My Dancing Days Are Done 3:31
- 5 Call All Destroyer 2:25
- 6 Camp Orange 3:47
- 7 Wog 3:15
- 8 Jansimram King 3:36
- 9 Looking for a Way In 7:48
- 10 7:20am Jullandar Shere / [untitled] 13:15
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