The younger voice of Sheila Chandra featured in 80's pop sound with unique Indian instrumentals. Enjoyable listening and great dancing beats. It is enjoyable to hear Sheila's sweet, youthful rendition of our favorite "Ever So Lonely".

I am so glad I bought 2 Chandra CD's at the same time, I was totally bummed out by Moonsung, and would never have purchased another one of her CD's, but this CD has lots of exciting, innovative, fun to listen to music. I love it and highly recommend it.

This CD is one of the favorite in my collection.
I play it over and over and over.

I was first blown away by the song "Eyes" when I heard
it on an alternative music station back in 1983. I went
right to the store and purchased "Third Eye" by Monsoon
(on vinyl) as an import. Since then, I'd been searching
for the same album as a CD.

This CD features the entire "Third Eye" album, plus
several additional tracks, and is retitled "Monsoon,
featuring Sheila Chandra."

Throughout, this CD cases traditional Indian instruments
and sounds, but toned down from the ordinary Indian style
which is very fast and loud. The stylings of Monsoon
take on a very relaxing mode, whether played softly or
loudly. Sheila Chandra's melodic voice carries this
music beautifully, while the background scores drone
hypnotically.

This CD also features a fascinating remake of the Beatles'
"Tomorrow Never Knows" from their "Revolver" album.

If one wants to "take a gamble" and purchase a CD of
music they've never heard before, this may be one worth
trying.

Monsoon is a unique blend of Western Pop and clasical Indian sounds with the illumination of Sheila Chandra's beautiful voice.
Anyone that has an appreciation for traditional Indian sounds highlighted with Western pop sounds will truly enjoy listening to this album. Monsoon is radiant and it is too bad that this is the only album that it put out since from there on Sheila Chandra has pursued a solo career.
Tracks that are definitely worth listening to are Third Eye and Tikka TV, And I you, the instrumental Kashmir, Susnet over the Ganges, and don't forget the clever remake of The Beattles Tommorrow Never Knows that feautures a unique and interesting combination of sounds. Monsoon is a true gem and will not dissapoint the devoted to beautiful music.

Sheila Chandra does indeed have a beautiful voice. Having heard the sample of her voice on Bliss with other great Real World Records artists, I looked to buy more of Sheila Chandra. Unfortunately, I picked Monsoon; looking at the title, I now realize that featuring Sheila Chandra is much smaller and there's good reason.

This album features her early singing: the music of the pop 80's and there is plenty of pop 80's sound here with a slight twist. A clap machine, tablas, and electronic noise along with some other Indian instruments behind a beautiful voice make for an odd combination. For the most part, it's a unique sound to pop music. The cover of the Beatles' Tomorrow Never Knows is pretty good with plenty of tabla pounding. And with over 20 minutes of Ever So Lonely and its remixes, you better like this song or a large chunk of the CD won't be playable for you. (I don't.)

If you're looking for something more "international" in flavor, this album is not for you. If you like the sound of typical 80's pop music, you should enjoy Monsoon. If you want more Sheila Chandra than pop music, this album is definitely not for you.