Bangla CD Covers

"RaaGa" is the debut self-titled album of the pop band, RaaGa . It was released on Valentines Day, February 14th of 2005 from G-Series in both Cassette and Jewel Case CD formats. Later on, it also received a paperback release. RaaGa comprises of 6 Bangladeshi musicians - Joy , Ashiq , Chisti , Elita , Emran , Nafeez and this was their first and only album. Composer, songwriter Ashiq and Elita began working on this particular project in 2003 with their first single, "Kothay" , recorded in May of that year in collaboration with ace sound engineer Habib and co-producer Balam . At that time, Emran (on keys), played a significant role in the formation of the band which eventually found its drummer Nafeez in later in August. During the initial planning of the album, the lineup got in touch with Joy (on bass) and Chisti (on Guitars) and they instantly clicked with the project. Thus, "RaaGa" came into being. The band mentions in the album sleeves that without...

"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 w...

"Chaina Bhabish" is the debut album of revolutionary Bangladeshi fusion artist Shayan Chowdhury Arnob . This album was released on May, 2005 from Ektaar Music and is considered one of the best albums ever produced during that time because of the fresh sound that had cemented the legacy of Arnob among the youth of Bangladesh. One of the tracks that Arnob was well known for before the release of Chaina Bhabish, was "She Je Boshe Ache". Although he composed the song, it was coveted alternative rock band Black who performed it in the 2004 teleplay, "Off Beat", as the title track. This song was the turning point of Arnob, and is still considered his most popular song to this day. He produced an acoustic version of this particular song for this album. Arnob garnered a huge following from Chaina Bhabish and has a cult following even after being over 15 years in the music industry of Bangladesh as a solo artist, at the time of this writing. Sahana Bajpaie, A...

"Shunno" is the debut album by underground rock band Triloy. Previously, they had released a track called "Bondhu" in the band mixed album "Agontuk". They finally released their album on 2005 from G-Series. Popular rock band Shunno 's frontman Emil was also part of Triloy . It should be noted after this release, Triloy has not published any more music officially to this day. The lineup of " Shunno" consisted of the following: Apu: Keys/Vocals Rana: Guitars/Vocals Ishtyakk: Guitars Emil: Vocals Guest Members: Nandito: Bass Ratul: Drums Even though these two members were mentioned as Guest Members, they were included in the album sleeve photoshoot. Guest Appearances: Rafa: Vocals in "Shopnomrittu" Elita: Vocals in "Koishore" Iqbal Asif Jewel: Back Vocals in "Kobita" The album can be legally streamed using the GAAN app available on both Android and iOS. The track "Anmone" can be st...

'Megher Deshe' is Sumon's 3rd solo work, perhaps his most ambitious one. It is a tribute to John Denver. Sumon describes in the album sleeves about how he came to know about Denver, and how his songs inspired him to do a cover in Bangla. It seemed like a wild idea, but it worked. And soon with the help of 'Khaled Bhai' of G-Series and Iqbal Asif Jewel, he released it in 2005. He also collaborated with Nazia and Elita (of Raaga) for the female vocals. [click on the images to view larger sizes]  Track List 01. Tomar Jonno (Annie's Song) 02. Nil Akasher Pothe (Leaving On a Jetplane) 03. Methopoth (Take Me Home, Country Road) 04. Shopner Desher (Dreamland Express) 05. Kobita, Prarthona O Protigga (Poems, Prayers & Promises) 06. Amar Bagan (Garden Song) 07. Ei Guitar (The Old Guitar) 08. Bohudure (Fly Away) 09. Hoytoba Bhalobasha (Perhaps Love) 10. Tomar Jonno (J-Mix) Artwork Front Back CD Booklet-1 Booklet-2 Inlay [Front] ...

Stentorian is a heavy metal band who came out to the mainstream by contributing to various band mixed albums. They finally landed a record deal with G-Series and released 'Protimuhurtey' in 2005. This is one of those bands who have been helped immensely by Sumon a.k.a. Bassbaba. [click on the images to view larger sizes]   Track List 01. Bidrohi 02. Jolsrot 03. Oddrissho Juddho-2 04. Bhoy (Bonus Track) 05. Mone Pore Na? 06. Protimuhurtey 07. Jonmantor 08. Akrosh 09. Onubhuti 10. Misrobodh 11. Aushomapto 12. Oddrissho Juddho (Bonus Track) Artwork Front Back CD Inlay [Front] Inlay [Back] Booklet-1 Booklet-2