The intriguing Bombaye Royale return with striking virtuosity in their second album ‘The Island of Dr Electrico'.

This 10 part Melbourne band ooze an unmistakeable signature sound of cool sexiness amalgamated with invigorating tradition. Think vintage Bollywood meets Jackie Brown on the beach.

From its opening track, the album is effortlessly compelling, witty and indulgently fierce.

Lead singers Parvyn and Shourov appear as altar egos ‘The Mysterious Lady’ and ‘The Tiger’ respectively.

Parvyn revealed, "I really enjoy the freedom of being a character. It means I can act, sing and dance in whatever way I want without any self-conscious restrictions.

“I can be sweet, sexy, powerful, playful, or totally lose control and let myself go to the music.

“Being ‘The Mysterious Lady’ has helped me develop as a performer but also generally being more comfortable and confident with how I express myself. I think every woman has a little Mysterious Lady in them."

Parvyn displays her sultry, grinding vocals on the vivid track ‘Tera Bina.’ The euphoric ‘The Bombay Twist’ is full of atmosphere with catchy rhythmic propulsion.

Moreover, you don’t have to be adept in Urdu, Pujabi or Bengali to appreciate the dynamism of ‘The Island of Dr Electrico’ with its tabla, sitar, drums, saxophone, trumpet, and electric guitar.

Shourov said, .

"Our lyrics in Bengali and Hindi tell the story of the characters - the tumultuous relationship between the Tiger and the Mysterious Lady, love songs coloured with stories of betrayal, doubt and loneliness.

“Many of the songs, such as ‘Tere Bina’ or ‘Gyara 59’ also paint a scene, the way the best Bollywood films use music to provide the emotional counterpoints in a story. There is all the melodrama of the vintage Bollywood era but it is very much updated for the contemporary era."

The album does exactly that and more.

‘Hooghly Night Patrol’ sounds like the background music to a diamond heist in a blockbuster Hollywood movie circa 1970.

The albums eponymous track has a Shaft meets Donna Summer feel to it. It’s utterly addictive.

The brilliant Bombay Royale may well have adopted a Bollywood influence, but they masterfully combine the disparate elements creating an exhilarating and idiosyncratic album.