''Visual Audio'' is the debut studio album by English

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DJ and music producer

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, released on 29 March 1999 by One Little Indian.

Critical response

John Bush of

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described the album as "a full-length of intriguing fusion, the harnessing of British club culture's drum'n'bass breakbeats with more traditional Indian sounds." Rob Evanoff of ''

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'' said, "If you are into an adventurous combination of both ancient and new world music mixed with the continuous energy of modern beats then strap your mind in and let the flight begin." Vinita Ramani of ''

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'' said, "Zaman manages the transition and mood as the myriad instruments drop out and allow for his talents as a DJ/producer to emerge." Biz of ''EthnoTechno'' said of the album, "Folk instrumental melodies, phat beats, mesmerizing loops, and swirling flourishes of sonic waves. Have yourself a taste!"

Track listing

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Visual Audio 1999 debut albums Bengali-language albums State of Bengal albums Trip hop albums by English artists Nu jazz albums