This album has been hyped up quite a lot so it's time to see whether it was worth it all. I mean it's easy to talk to talk, but not quite so easy to walk the walk! The album has been a long time in the making, which is usually a good thing, as it's not likely to be a rushed release. He's another new talent hailing from Birmingham; he's from West Brom to be precise. Firstly, let me make some comments on the album cover design. It's a mad cover, with ma man Tarli with his hand out; giving you all respect, Ali G style. The background of the cover is in a cool blue effect. Overall, I'd have to say it's one of the best covers ever made for a bhangra album so a big well done to whoever designed it. Moving swiftly onto the album itself.

It kicks in straight away with the track ' Nachde Punjabi' which is an excellent up beat track. Don't just take my word for it, see for yourself when you go out, this one seems to be part of every DJ's set for parties and gigs everywhere. It has the classic dance formula by having a quick tempo all the way through, helped by the very prominent bass element, the chorus is introduced by repeating the previous line which subconsciously slows down the track without having any actual effect on the tempo and thus gives the start of the chorus more emphasis. Another main feature is that the chorus is actually very easy to pick up, adding to the appeal of the track. The rest of the track has great lyrics, sung fantastically by Dalvinder Singh, although some do seem to have more significance for Punjabis however, this does not detract from the overall appeal of the song.

Rang Pak Deh is next and it is a duet featuring Master Salim. It has a smooth, more chilled out and mellow feel to it. All elements of the track blend with one another and more importantly complement each other. The emphasis of the track is on the quality of the singing, it is sung classically with appropriate variation for each note. The singer's different voices are utilised to maximum effect, which each singing parts of the track with are to the strengths of the depth and pitch of their voices. The music has a very mainstream feel to it but still maintaining its desi touch.

Next it's Mundey Patey Jaan Geh (Summer Bass Mix). I'm surprised not to hear this Summer Bass Mix played as much as it deserves credit for. This is much more of an obvious dance floor track than Nachde Punjabi, except for the long music break in the track. It conforms to the same framework as Nachde Punjabi, with the repeating of the last line before the chorus and again it works well. The track is sung, faultlessly as ever by Labh Janjua, which almost seems to guarantee the track doing well, but the voice has been altered slightly which actually adds to it in the context of the track.

Onto track four, which is a fantastic live mix of Daru, incorporating and showcasing all aspects of the art of mixing. Not only does it integrate many different styles without overloading on any one in particular and also not detracting from the lyrics and singing. Technically it's excellent, what more can I say. It's not going to get the credit it deserves from the way the market concentrates heavily on dance floor material.

Sone Di Tavitri is next, to those in the know, it's an old Pakistani song and to others a track on Legacy's 'Red Alert' Album. Either way an amazing track that is very under-rated and never got the recognition it deserves probably because of Pakistani artists being deemed unfashionable. This mix brings this track right up to date and retains the class and timeless charm. To me it's a classic and is one of those tracks you have to hear yourself and judge. Admittedly its not everyone's cup of tea and doesn't conform to the guidelines of the market at the moment, but I like it.

Next it's Mundey Patey Jaan Geh (Tarli v Jutla) mix. This one is not as good as the summer bass mix in my opinion. It's just a shadow of that version of the tune. However, considering it on its own merit there are plus points and the skill in the mixing is undoubted.

This is followed by another remix. This time its the 'Analogue Touch Mix' of Nachde Punjabi which is a good track, its downfall being the fact that it will naturally compared to the original, this version lacks the overall desi vibe of the original, which the core element of the track, a fact which is not helped by the Insertion of the hip-hop piece. Despite saying this, it has many noteworthy features to it such as the mixing effects and the drum sequence, which are wicked.

Onto track 8, namely Mukhre which is the penultimate track on the album. It's another one of the tracks that probably won't be fully appreciated, Mukhre, is in fact a superb song. It oozes calm and tranquillity and encapsulates perfectly with the music the theme and mood of the song. The music alone could tell the story of the lyrics such is the massive impact it has on the track, not taking anything away from the lyrics which do complement the music ideally. It is sung very well by Tariq Khan who has a wicked voice in my opinion and he does not let us down with this one as it's up to his usual high standards.

Last but not least it's the tune Gabroo that has a Boliyan feel to it. There is a simple, continuous background beat, which keeps the track together. The track has an abrupt changed in tempo in the line before the chorus and along with the vibrating bass effect gives a good overall feel. However there seems to be something either in the lyrics or the voice that doesn't lean itself to be one of those tracks you blast.

Overall this album is very good, catering for all tastes. Admittedly, I was surprised by it, as this was from someone who I didn't know anything about. Almost every track has definite qualities, which ultimately reflect the talent of Tarli. If all you are bothered about is 'B-line' and what you can blast in your car, only a few of the tracks are going to appeal to you especially 'Nachde Punjabi' which is nothing short of an anthem at the moment. However if your taste is more refined and you can appreciate slower songs and lyrics then this is a must. So I'd have to say that Tarli has not let us down with this album, so you could say he's walked the walk! Overall I'd give the album 8 out of 10. A message to all you music lovers out their that haven't bought this album yet; sort it out, go and buy it now, trust me you won't regret it! Just remember everyone this is the guys debut effort, so if this if anything to go by I just can't wait for the follow up; TD2.