Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani - Raikamal

jontogonon

Review by Jonathan Togonon

Raikamal by Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani: A Raw, Unfiltered Dive into Folk Realness Alright, let’s get real for a second. If you’re into music that feels like it was born in the soil and raised on honest grit, Raikamal is your jam. This album slaps hard, no cap. It’s not one of those polished-to-death projects that sound like they were made in some sterile studio with zero soul—nah, this is straight-up Indian folk magic from Young India records. And yeah, while the genre might say “Folk, World, & Country,” what you’re really getting here is an unapologetic punch of raw emotion wrapped in earthy melodies. Now, I gotta shout out two tracks that hit me like a truck (in a good way). First up, there's "Unknown Title." Yeah, I know, super helpful name, right? But don’t let that fool ya. The track is haunting AF, with these hypnotic rhythms that just grab you by the throat and refuse to let go. It’s got this primal energy—a mix of traditional instrumentation and layered vocals that make it feel ancient yet completely alive at the same time. You can almost picture yourself sitting under a tree somewhere in rural India, soaking in the vibe. It’s messy, imperfect, and absolutely unforgettable. Then there’s another banger—I won’t even try naming it because who knows—but damn if it doesn’t slap harder than most things I’ve heard recently. This one leans heavier into percussion, all thunderous beats and clanging cymbals that sound like they were recorded live during some secret village ceremony. There’s something about how chaotic yet controlled it feels—it’s like listening to chaos finding its groove. Honestly, it’s the kind of song that makes you wanna throw your hands up and dance like nobody’s watching, even though everyone probably is. What sticks with me about Raikamal isn’t just the tunes; it’s the attitude behind them. This ain’t background music for sipping lattes or pretending to be deep on Instagram. Nah, this is music that demands your attention, almost aggressively so. It’s loud, proud, and refuses to fit neatly into any box. That’s rare these days when everything’s tailored for playlists and algorithms. But here’s the kicker: as much as I love the wildness of this album, it also left me thinking… what happens when we stop trying to label everything? Like seriously, why does every track need a title, every genre a definition? Maybe sometimes art should just exist—to shake us up, challenge us, and remind us we don’t have all the answers. So yeah, Raikamal isn’t perfect. But honestly? That’s exactly why you should listen to it.

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: dr-kotnis-ki-amar-kahani-raikamal.zip
  • MP3 size: 3.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 52.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Unknown Title

Images

Album herunterladen Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani - Raikamal
télécharger l'album Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani - Raikamal

Catalog Numbers

RKP 173

Labels

Young India

Listen online

  • online anhören
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • lytte på nettet
  • escuchar en línea
  • ascolta in linea
  • écouter en ligne

Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured ByThe National Gramophone Record Manufacturing Company Ltd. Bombay

Notes

Raikamal

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): RK 252
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): RK 258

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Raikamal* by Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani is a hidden gem in Indian music. It falls under the Folk, World, & Country genre and was released on the Young India label. Interestingly, one of its tracks remains unnamed, simply listed as "Unknown Title." How mysterious is that? Feels like a little puzzle waiting to be solved.