The special thing about Peter Cat Recording Co. is that this quintet from New Delhi manages to remain elusive. And that while the music on Bismillah is very pleasant, like an Asian mix of easy listening, Bollywood disco and soft pop. Singer and leader Suryakant Sawhney tickles you with his sweet croon, like on a lemonade diet, against a backdrop of splashing acoustic instruments and light-footed
… rhythms. Although Sawhney always keeps crooning imperturbable, the music can suddenly be cut through by a dirty fuzz guitar or turn into mesmerizing psychedelics. Peter Cat Recording Co. has been around for about 10 years and already made several albums before they claimed worldwide attention with Bismillah. They have therefore found a completely unique sound that sounds as alienating as it is seductive. (MR)more
