"Lal Meri's fun self-titled debut album is like drinking down mango lassis and savoring vegetable samosas. From its opening,trancelike "Dreams of 18" to the closing,mystical title track, it's easy listening with an Eastern touch. Nancy Kaye,who once went by the name Rosey, provides the smoky,spicy vocals. Lal Meri's sound is reminiscent of Bitter:Sweet,another LA-based jazz fusion group. As Bitter:Sweet provided themes for NBC's now-defunct "Lipstick Jungle",so does Lal Meri provide themes for shows like "Samantha Who?"
Lal Meri is delicious easy listening. "Sweet Love" and "Bad Things" are humorous. "Borders" is more dreamlike. "Give your light" and "Take me as I am" are songs about relationships. "Rainbow" has a swing feel to it. "Mausam" (interestingly,this is also a song title on the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack) and "Lal Meri" are more mystical.
Lal Meri's self-titled debut is promising. It's a rainbow of sound!"
Outstanding, Sultry, World-Class
Tadwilly Permanganate | USA, Earth, The Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy | 04/09/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this CD. I heard some tracks on NPR,and fell in love with it. I was not disappointed with the full CD, which blends western pop, amazing vocals and traditional Indian music."
Beautiful music
Barry S. Nickelsberg | Illinois | 04/05/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is fantastic. Lal Meri's voice is alive and her personality shows in every cut. This is a great album."
Addictive
roximama | Colorado | 04/04/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Nancy Kaye's ability to convey emotion and sexuality through her voice is nothing short of amazing. Her jazz background mixes well with the world inspired music. The music itself is catchy and brilliant. The combination comes out as an unexpected and beautiful surprise.
Simply put Lal Meri is addictive so do yourself a favor and give this album at least a few listens.
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Great sound...
atrus123 | Bloomington, IN | 03/06/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I heard the NPR review and nabbed it right away. It's a really pleasant fusion of musical styles. I think the real highlights are the first three songs, but there really isn't a bad track. It's not a five star album, but it's a good, solid four star."