In “What Goes Around Comes Around,” Arnab Sengupta Blends Reflection, Resilience, and Redemption

Prepare for an immersive listening experience as Arnab Sengupta unveils “What Goes Around Comes Around.”

Arnab Sengupta has brought out his fifth studio album in ten years. It is also his third album in the last four years. “What Goes Around Comes Around” is a compelling release. This album marks a significant height in Sengupta’s artistic journey. It showcases his masterful mix of poetic lyricism, emotionally rich melodies, and sophisticated compositions. These collectively move and mesmerize the listener. Sengupta has dedicated decades to the immersive study and performance of contemporary music. He has explored nearly every style and genre. Now, he has ultimately arrived at a music that is unique and unmistakably his own.

“What Goes Around Comes Around” is an expressive collection of eight different songs. Each song makes its own emotional and musical path. The album intentionally avoids a singular narrative. It instead opts for each song to serve as a moment of clarity, a brief self-reflection, or a quiet discovery. Sengupta consistently invites the listener inwards with melodies, intricate arrangements, or philosophical lyricism. He also encourages contemplation, questioning, and imaginative engagement. The songs in this album are very carefully made for intense depth. They reveal an artist who has full command of his music while continuously exploring new music and themes.

“These songs are not made for grand display.”

The first song of the album is “Here’s My Life”. It is a reflective song that speaks about inner realizations amidst the fast pace of the world. This song sets a contemplative tone. It establishes the tendency of Sengupta to write thoughtful lyrics. The next song, “In Time For The Spring,” introduces themes of redemption and timely returns. This song is filled with a sense of renewal and hope. The title song of the album, “What Goes Around Comes Around,” and its counterpart, “Love Can’t Bring Me Down,” both explore the universal concept of karma and resilience during emotional adversity. “What you send out… finds its way back” serves as a touching motif that occurs repeatedly throughout these songs.

The songs “Windmills of the Mind” and “A New Reality” speak about the power of imagination and the emergence of new beginnings from silence. These songs suggest a journey of creative and spiritual unfolding. Here, the thought transforms the perception. “My Time Has Come” is a declaration of arrival and self-realization. It conveys a sense of fulfilled destiny. The last song of the album is “In Too Deep.” This song is about searching and discovering that what one searches for has always been within, which emphasizes self-possession and inner wisdom.

The musical genius of Sengupta is evident throughout the album. His captivating voice, alongside his skills as a multi-instrumentalist and lyrical storyteller, results in songs of rare beauty. His work is philosophical, deeply personal, and vividly imaginative all at the same time. The music of these songs is crafted with precision and soul, which shows careful attention to detail in every note and lyric. The production of the album ensures that each instrument and vocal layer contributes to rich music, allowing the emotional nuances of each song to shine through.

In “What Goes Around Comes Around,” Arnab Sengupta has delivered another strong entry into his discography. Along with this, he has also created a compelling body of work that invites repeated listening and deep engagement. It is an album that rewards contemplation. It offers a thoughtful and beautifully made exploration of the intricacies of life, personal growth, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This release is a testament to the consistent evolution of Sengupta as an artist who continues to make meaningful and mesmerizing music.