THANK YOU, COME AGAIN - Helga's Fun Castle
Vocals - Siddharth Coutto (also plays drums with ZERO)
Vocals - Siddharth Coutto (also plays drums with ZERO)
Guitar - Meghshyam Adoni (ex-AQUIRED FUNK SYNDROME)
Bass - Johann Pais (ex-VICIOUS CIRCLE)
Drums - JAI ROW KAVI started (ex-PDV, VAYU, GROOVELAB, MEDUSA n many more), but recently Gino Banks took his place as Jai HAD left for USA, but now that Jai's back here, he's back with Helga's too.
Our very own supergroup, HELGA'S FUN CASTLE (HFC) is one hell of a band. Started out only as a jam band, 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 "JHAKAAS" and even more onstage humour (Cows On Parade anyone??). They came out with Thank You, Come Again back in 2005, which like I said, is filled with Jhakaas music and humour. Lets tale a look at it song-by-song, shall we?
1. For Luke - One of their songs, written on-the-spot for Channel V's Luke Kenny during the Launch Pad competition. Its begins with a juicy riff and has a really catchy chorus. One of the highlights of the albums I say.
2. Mr. Fancypants - Again a nice catchy sing-along song with a really catchy intro riff. Wierd clues on this, they won't tell, so we can only guess who this Fancypants dude/dudette is. :D This one's just too good not to be loved.
3. Sometimes - Ah!! A ballad. Excellent. I love these B-words (don't get any wrong ideas :P). A song about (lost) love, got a cool reggae feel to it with a nice long solo. Accepted really well live, this one.
4. Lil' Bit Of This - A typical Helga's song. A good example of the "jam" principle that the band is built upon with a catchy chorus, Meghu bringing in the wah to good effect nicely complimented by Sidd's vocal gymnastics and Johann's slaps.
5. All Is Lost - Another ballad, O YES!!! Boy, these things are fantastic. Won't say much, just that with the beautiful intro and an excellent solo, this is through-n-through Meghu's song. Nice tempo change in the end. My personal favourite on the album.
6. Marching Song - A Marching We Will Go. Yeah!! A major live favourite dominated a heavy riff. I think this is a take on politics or somethin' but what the hell, its too catchy to sit down and grasp the lyrics. Just enjoy this one.
7. Smoke Some Ganja - Reggae! Reggae!! Reggae!!! If there's only one Helga's song you've heard, I bet its this one. Do I even need to talk about it??? Mindless lyrics (I guess I'd call in for some munchies???), but never fails to get you high on music. Smoke Some Ganja ppl! :)
8. Thank You, Come Again - Is this even a song? Just put it on and laugh yer asses off. Total freakos these guys, but I'm not complaining. :D
There, eight songs and one hell of a ride filled really juicy and crunchy guitar riffs. There's barely a dull moment on this album. One thing, though, is that I have left out purpose is Jai's drumwork. That's because he's so bloody brilliant on each and every song, it'd be a crime to talk about him in a line or two. Hats off to you man!! *bows*
All in all, an wonderful album full of Jhakaas upbeat songs. No need for any faltu moshing (there's too much hatred already), just lay back and enjoy life with this one. Can barely wait for their next one.Release the Album ye buggers!!
HFC rocks, peace!!
- Daddy Doodle
P.S. : SMOKE SOME GANJA - Live at Razz - May 19th, 2007.
Smoke Some Ganja peepul!! :)
2 comments:
Excellent review!!
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Aye Zawmiya! Post na!
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