Zero - Procrastination

Album - Procrastination
Artist - Zero
Released - 2005
Reviewed by - Mr. Rastafarian

This album came out in 2005, and it has to be a major milestone in Indian Rock. Zero is an Indian band comprising (now) of Rajeev Talwar on vocals, Bobby Talwar on bass, Nirandar Dhar on guitars and Sid Coutto on Drums. Their past members include Warren Mendonsa who moved to New Zealand (why, we shall never really know). So this album is the third by Zero and features Warren (first being Albummed and second being the seminal Hook). It was recorded in a studio with live drums, which many Indian bands do not do because maybe because of the lack of funding.

The album starts off with the ever popular "PSP 12"". It's a funny story how the song got it's name. Warren, sings the background vocals for it and apparently, he has a big paunch. So while singing this, his paunch shakes, this Paunch Shaking Paunch 12" (a 36 would have been more appropriate :D). The familiar cries of "standingbystandingbystandingbystandingby" make you wanna stand up and jump and sing along. This has to be the best Zero track which is also a staple at live shows. It also showcases the guitar playing ability of Warren's with 2 solos. One in the middle of the song and one near the outro. It then moves onto "Cry", a true blues track. Starts of with a drum start and moves onto a blues riff with soft vocals with Rajeev. It then moves onto an aggressive riff with the chorus. One of the better songs on the album with mature song writing. Then comes "Old Man Sitting on the Back Porch". Another track that makes you wanna jump along with the riff. A very upbeat riff with fast singing by Rajeev makes it a bomb of a track. Then comes "I Ain't Satisfied", with a VERY thick funky basslines, showing the capability of Bobby Talwar on the bass guitar. Then comes "Ayaya", a ballad. Slow tempo and again mature song writing make it good a breakdown. Then comes Mariachi. A very good solo keep it apart from other songs. One of the better songs by Warren.

On the B side comes "The Everyday Love Song" another ballad. Keeps a slow pace throughout and ends with a full jam by the band. Then comes "Hate in E minor". A guitar riff with slight simmering of the cymbals. Good intro. Seems like a true "breakup" song, in which the singer is talking about how he hates. Ends with "Lullabye", a very fast chaotic song, unlike it's name. A very Slash inspired solo. Loads of riffing and a very strong bassline.

All in all, a very good album. Starts very well, ends very well. Has mature song writing. Shows how the band has come of age with their mature song writing and solid song construction. priced at a mere Rs.200, this album sold out at this years I-Rock, which shows it's popularity. Has to be one of my favorites in Indian Rock Band albums and a favorite among other international bands.

Rating = 5/5

->PSP 12"
->Cry
->Old Man Sitting On the Back Porch
->I Ain't Satisfied
->Ayaya
->Mariachi
->The Everyday Love Song
->Hate in E Minor
->Her
->Stop
->Lullabye
->No More Mistook