Cornershop

The Profile

Cornershop are a British indie rock band formed in 1991 and led by Tjinder Singh, known for blending Indian instrumentation with indie/Britpop styles and for the 1997 hit "Brimful of Asha."

The band's 1997 album When I Was Born for the 7th Time and the single "Brimful of Asha" (remixed by Norman Cook / Fatboy Slim) are repeatedly mentioned in the reviews. Handcream for a Generation (2002) is also reviewed and described as retro, witty and energetic. Reviews emphasize use of sitar and Indian/Eastern sounds fused with Western pop and dub influences.

DeBaser hosts two enthusiastic reviews of Cornershop, highlighting their fusion of Indian and Western sounds. Reviewers praise When I Was Born for the 7th Time and note the band's 1997 breakthrough via "Brimful of Asha" (Fatboy Slim remix). Handcream for a Generation is described as retro, witty and energetic. Both reviews emphasize sitar and Eastern instrumentation woven into indie/Britpop contexts.