Customer Reviews
Tere Bina (Without You) in itself is worth 4 stars !!! - By: Jay, 10 Mar 2007 
If your new to the delights of Nusrat, & have yet to make a purchase of one of his studio albums, most people (will quite rightly) point you in the direction of this studio album. As to whether it's the best thing he's put his name to, isn't entirely clear, but what is beyond doubt, is that this is the perfect starting point for anyone deciding to enter into his music. Its has the accessibility for newcomers, (along with the "Massive Attack" remix of Mustt Mustt, tagged onto the end of the album), as well as the possibility that some of his best known songs are here (increasing the possibility of you knowing a track or two), & enough distingushed performances alll round, to...if not become his best album, certainly ranks alongside his best work. And for anyone else that has a Nusrat album or two & DOESN'T have this in their collection already, well.....your next purchase is right here!!!! Tere Bina (Without You) in itself is worth 4 stars !!!
Pop Lite Version of a Magnificent Artist - By: , 18 Jan 2002 
This CD presents the magnificent voice of the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & some of his regular musical family playing with Western musicians, & treated to the "enhancements" of studio technicians & DJs. For those unfamiliar with him this may well be a knock-your-socks-off experience. However, for those who have been followers of Nusrat's career this is watered down stuff indeed. It is ironic that after the usual diddling/remixing which seems a necessary part of pop music recording today that the result should be such a limp product compared to his "old fashion" performances. Clearly producer Michael Brook simply wasnt up to dealing with the incandescent power of the real Nusrat. If you think this slick production is great stuff - listen to his untampered with qawwali recordings & have your heart medication handy, 'cause you ain't heard nothin yet!
If you thought Ella Fitzgerald could scat...... - By: get_stu@hotmail.com, 29 Feb 2000 
This album is a sure thing. On one hand it has been used for advertising, soundtracks & has the popular appeal of Massive Attack, but on the other, it is truly soulful & moving. If you thought Ella Fitzgerald could scat wait until you stick this in your stereo. Nusrat has an incredible range & ability. Let him share it with you!
Mustt Buy! - By: , 20 Jan 2000 Probably one of the few Asians to score so positively on the International front. The diversity in his music reaffirms his genius status. From qawaalis, to ghazals, to fusion, to soundtracks, to world music -- he has excelled in alll. Also, with this album.
Being an Indian, one understands his music on a more personal level. Despite the tensions between the two countries, music has been one area which has always connected the so-callled different worlds. The album consists of great blend of eastern & western music influences. Especiallly the title track (alll the versions) & Tere bina. Songs you can't stop humming.
