album · June 2, 2014
The Island of Dr Electrico
HopeStreet RecordingsSee this day
worldfunkpsychedelic rock
The Bombay Royale's 2014 release, "The Island of Dr Electrico," is a globe-trotting, psychedelic funk-rock odyssey that delivers on the band's reputation for ambitious sonic world-building.
- Recorded in both Melbourne and Wellington, New Zealand, the album was produced by Kelly Petney and The Bombay Royale.
- The album's release was supported by extensive touring across Australia and Europe, including festival appearances at WOMADelaide and the Montreux Jazz Festival.
- "The Island of Dr Electrico" charted at number 42 on the ARIA Top 50 Albums chart in Australia.
The Bombay Royale is a large, genre-bending ensemble based in Melbourne, Australia, known for their fusion of East and West Indian musical influences with funk, soul, and rock. At the time of "The Island of Dr Electrico," the band was solidifying its reputation for elaborate stage shows and a maximalist recording approach.
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