Bhangra
Genre Rating: 4.5
Total Tracks in Genre: 12
Length: approx. 53 mins.
The Wipeout series probably was responsible for getting me listening to Electronica/Techno. PGR3 is the series thats going to get me listening to Bhangra. This genre is, simply put, a great choice for racing. And Tigerstyle just tops it off. There are a couple lackluster tracks in this genre which prevents it from getting a perfect 5.. But this is overall the best genre of the game.
Guide to rating: 1 = Avoid at all costs / 5 = Can't go wrong with this one.
Track 1
Artist: MIDIval PunditZ
Track: Bhangra Fever/Heavy Nitro Remix
Label: Six Degrees Records
Length: 3.55
Rating: 4
This one starts off a little slow and then builds nicely. Some crazy tempo changes keep this one from earning a 5, but still an excellent track. Try this one on Nurburgring.
Track 2
Artist: Tigerstyle
Track: Akh mastani
Label: Nachural Records
Length: 3.28
Rating: 5
You know.. The PGR3 soundtrack repesents my first exposure to Bhangra music. Simply put, these guys make it an awesome experience for me. This song both rocks, and fits soooo great as a track in a racing game. I'm going to be buying a bunch of albums by these guys if they are all as good as this. You just cant go wrong with this track. Best track in Project Gotham Racing 3.. Period.
Track 3
Artist: Dhamaal Soundsystem
Track: Bol Breaker
Label: MusSync
Length: 3.50
Rating: 3
Kinda boring not bad.. but nothing exciting either..
Track 4
Artist: Achanak
Track: Lak Noo Hala De
Label: Nachural Records
Length: 2.28
Rating: 4
Energetic and a bit corny. But fun to listen to, and good for racing too. This track works well enough.
Track 5
Artist: Echotwist
Track: Frankies Next Move
Label: MusSync
Length: 4.54
Rating: 3
This track starts off a bit drony and boring, but picks it up about a minute and a half in. Give it a chance to get past the first part and you wont be dissappointed. Decent variety here once it gets going. I find myself wondering about the title of this track. Is this some sort of homage to "Frankie Goes to Hollywood"? Maybe they are still big in India? Who knows..
Track 6
Artist: Bhangra Blast
Track: Hauli Hauli (Abridged)
Label: Times Music
Length: 1.14
Rating: 3
The keyboards in this song sound like they are from one of those kids keyboards at the toystore.. Circa 1992.. But the song is so short, it doesnt really matter. Has a good rhythm to it and its a perfect length for those short challanges.
Track 7
Artist: Tigerstyle
Track: Boliyan
Label: Nachural
Length: 3.26
Rating: 4
Another rockin one from Tigerstyle. This one with a bit more traditional feel to it. Still a great song. These guys just don't dissappoint..
Track 8
Artist: MIDIval PunditZ
Track: Kesariya
Label: Six Degrees Records
Length: 7.12
Rating: 4
This one starts off SUPER mellow, Slowly introducing one musical element at a time. Vocals, then keys, then the beat, then the bass. This actually works really well for the super long races (think Nurburgring). The vocals are really pretty too, without being distracting.
Track 9
Artist: Karsh Kale
Track: One Step Beyond
Label: Six Degrees Records
Length: 6.05
Rating: 3
This song is mostly drums with a mellow melody over parts. Good use of both electronic sounds and analog. Gets a bit boring. Not a great track but a definately a good one..
Track 10
Artist: Jasbir Jassi
Track: Putt Jattaan Daa
Label: Times Music
Length: 5.40
Rating: 2
The worst song in the genre by far. The music is lame. The vocals boring. And it feels WAY too long. Skip this track.
Track 11
Artist: Achanak
Track: Maar Sutia
Label: Nachural Records
Length: 3.24
Rating: 4
Another good one by Achanak. Bouncy sounding and fun to race to.
Track 12
Artist: Tigerstyle
Track: Maan doabe da
Label: Nachural Records
Length: 5.05
Rating: 5
Ok third times the charm.. Just go out and buy one of these guys albums. You wont be disappointed. Another awesome track.
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