Imagine music at its creative best, with in-your-face lyrics, a totally original sound, a liberal sprinkling of carnatic classical influences and a conscious effort not to be obtuse. That’s PLAN B for you, the latest offering by the Bangalore based band Thermal and a Quarter, who have made a name for themselves by being ‘different’ in that incredulous journey known as the Indian Rock movement.
 

Album : Thank You, Come Again

Band : Helga’s Fun Castle

Label : Only Much Louder

Price : Rs.100

Rating :  Whoa

Our very own supergroup, HELGA'S FUN CASTLE (HFC) is one hell of a band. Since they started out only as a ‘jam band’, it isn’t surprising to note that they're known to make songs spontaneously while performing. Ask them how, and Sidd says that if at this point if they can't, then they shouldn't be doing music at all. Their live performances are a lot fun with music which I can only term "catchy" and even entertaining onstage humour (Cows On Parade anyone??). They came out with ‘Thank You, Come Again’ back in 2005. Lets look at it track-by-track, shall we?

Album : Mrityunjaya                                                                  

Band : Agni

Label : Kosmic Music

Price : Rs.200

Rating : Whoa

 ‘There are those who walk the edge in life
 Mocking all with every breath they take

 Teasing death with every chasm leaped
 Flying where even eagles don't dare’

Mrityunjaya, Mrityunjaya, Mrityunjaya.... 

Album : Colourblind     

Band : Colourblind

Label : Sony Music

Price : Free Download from www.massdeletion.com/music.htm

Rating : Mind-blowing

There is good music, there is music better than good and then there is Colourblind!!!

Without sounding pretentious, they have managed to make an album that would stand out worldwide in terms of a purely aesthetic creation of sound that appeals to the ears of the masses at the same time…what a rare combination ! and a kickass one at that.