When I Was Born for the 7th Time

When I Was Born for the 7th Time is Cornershop's 1997 album that blends indie rock and Britpop songwriting with electronic production, big beat rhythms and downtempo grooves. The record layers South Asian instrumentation and samples with distorted guitars, horn arrangements and looped beats, creating music that alternates between propulsive, danceable tracks and more reflective moments. Its cross-cultural sound and eclectic arrangements highlight themes of identity and multicultural life in 1990s UK alternative music.