Bhiman by Bhi Bhiman - Uhune

ALBUM

By turns soulful, absurdist, and politically charged, Bhi Bhiman—a first-generation American of Sri Lankan ancestry—works in the scrappy folk troubadour tradition of Woody Guthrie and displays a caustic wit worthy of Randy Newman and John Prine. His voice is filled with aching resonance, wailing with wounded pride in the hobo’s anthem “Guttersnipe” and taking on Marvin Gaye–like tones in the jealousy-wracked “Eye on You.” Propelled by his deft acoustic guitar work, Bhiman can embody both a hard-pressed North Korean worker (“Kimchee Line”) and a greedy corporate fat cat (“The Cookbook”) with equal confidence. Skewed country tunes like “Crime of Passion” and “Ballerina” take his penchant for zaniness to lurid heights. Even when shifting to a mellower mood (as on “Take What I’m Given”), he retains his sharp sense of social commentary. Judicious use of keyboards, vibraphone, and light percussion rounds out the album's spare sound. It's smart, timely, and deeply humane.

1. Guttersnipe

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

2. Time Heals

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

3. Crime of Passion

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

4. Take What I'm Given

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

5. Mexican Wine

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

6. Kimchee Line

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

7. The Cookbook

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

8. Atlatl

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

9. Eye On You

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

10. Ballerina

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

11. Life's Been Better

Primary Artist: Bhi Bhiman; Main Performer
Composer: Bhi Bhiman; Composer
Lyricist: Bhi Bhiman; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Country, Singer & Songwriter, Rock

Label

Boocoo Music

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

634457555822