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Shohail Ibne Mahbub (XTR)
I'm an avid Bangla music album collector in this hobby since 2012. Having grown up in the "Underground" era of Bangla band music, I took the initiative to archive and upload album artworks. Till now, I've been recognised and acknowledged by various artists, bands, streaming and label companies for my work on Bangla CD Covers. There's a high chance most artwork you see floating around the internet are scanned by me!

Droher Montre Bhalobasha by Meghdol

"Droher Montre Bhalobasha" is the debut album of Bangladeshi theatrical band Meghdol. It was released in 2005 from G-Series. Meghdol was influential in popularizing the urban life songs alongside Shironamhin. The band gained popularity through a track called "Om", which depicts various different religious aspects. This particular album had a lyrical theme that varied from personal sentiments, to political angst and had an overall anarchist tone. Albeit controversial, it was also met with strong admiration. Such a distinctive niche in the Bangladeshi Band Music scene was very much necessary and they received a strong cult following after the album. The album was accompanied with a 12-page full-colour booklet depicting their origins, back stories and lyrics. By Mehgdol, the band means their desire to surrender themselves to infinity in the most desirable way. And also, the clouds hold a special meaning in their hearts and their music to rise above all and see the world without prejudice. The name of the band was borrowed from a translation of Charles Baudelaire's poem. The album was also the fruit of 3 years composing and 8 months recording.

The lineup for "Droher Montre Bhalobasha" consisted of the following:

Shibu: Vocals, Lyrics & Tune
Sumon: Vocals, Lyrics & Tune
Ujjal: Vocals, Lyrics & Tune
Shoeb: Lead Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Harmonize
Shourov: Flute, Percussion
Kibria: Bass, Acoustic Guitars
Joy: Drums

Guest musicians who contributed:

Runi: Dotara
Goutom: Tabla
Nuru Khan: Esraj
Ratan da: Tanpura
Asad (Nagarbaul): Keyboard

The album is available as an Audio Jukebox on G-Series official YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7NQEgH65uE

Music video for the track "Om": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQvbqaGo3Mw

Track list:

01. Chena Ochena
02. Chhelebela
03. Shohor
04. Akash Meghe Dhaka
05. Crusade
06. Choturdike
07. Jano Ki?
08. Byabochchhed
09. Kobial
10. Megh
11. Om

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Booklet-2
Booklet-3
Booklet-4
Booklet-5
Booklet-6
Newspaper Article from tabloid "Binodon" on Meghdol's debut album
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