Album Review: Everyman Featuring M by The B Regiment
Alright, let’s talk about Everyman Featuring M by The B Regiment. This Bangladeshi electronic gem dropped in 2018 under Akaliko Records, and man, it's a wild ride through the breakbeat universe. It doesn’t feel like just another album—it feels like someone handed you their heartbeat on a platter and said, “Here, make sense of this.”
First off, I gotta shout out track three, "Neon Pulse." Oh my god, this one hit me right in the chest. Imagine standing alone at night in Dhaka, neon lights flickering around you, while your brain tries to process life choices that didn’t quite pan out. That’s what this song does to you. The beats are jagged but smooth enough to keep you moving—like an awkward yet confident dance move you can’t help but repeat. There’s something raw about how the synths build up and then drop into chaos. Feels real. Feels alive.
Then there’s “Echo Chamber,” which honestly messed with my head for days. At first listen, it sounds like any other breakbeat track—a little chaotic, super energetic—but then halfway through, BAM! A haunting vocal sample sneaks in, whispering things you swear only you could hear. It’s eerie as hell but also kinda beautiful? Like when you overhear a random conversation on the street and suddenly feel connected to strangers. Weird flex, I know, but that’s how deep this tune goes.
What stays with me most about Everyman Featuring M isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. You can tell these guys weren’t trying to chase trends or fit some mold. They were making noise from a place that felt true to them. And yeah, maybe it’s not perfect (the mixing gets messy sometimes, and some transitions feel rushed), but isn’t that what makes it human?
Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album made me realize Bangladesh has more to offer than just traditional sounds. These dudes took Western-style breakbeat and infused it with something uniquely theirs—something hard to pin down but impossible to ignore. Honestly, if I ever meet The B Regiment, I’d probably just hug them awkwardly and say, “Thanks for being weird.”
So yeah, give Everyman Featuring M a spin. Just don’t blame me if it messes with your soul.
