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What is great about Raman’s work is that her songs are not immediately Western-pop catchy; they take a bit of time to seep into the brain and become familiar. Still, there is enough of the texture and attitude of more adventurous Western pop to satisfy most listeners until a more organic understanding of Raman’s songwriting takes hold. And while Raman, a British-born, Australian-raised Tamil, writes in the quirky pop format that she must have absorbed through a childhood and teenage years influenced not only by the radio, but by singing south Indian classical music. Raman branched out into what she terms ‘blues-based music’ as a teen. Her previous recordings, Salt Rain and Love Trap are awash in jazzy, blues-soaked sounds mixed in with what is often termed ‘raga rock.’ On Music For Crocodiles, Raman achieves the fusion she has been seeking, and the result is a satisfying listen.
