Vannela chinukala seems simplistic, but the nuances Chakri adds make it addictive! Chakri involves himself in a vocal play with Malavika in Nee palukulu that reminds one of Raja’s innovative...
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Gaayam 2 (Music review), Telugu – Ilayaraja
If you move past Raja’s withered vocals in the otherwise poignant Kalagane kannulo, you get two angry, impatient and filmy-revolutionary songs in Eluthundru kodukulu and Rama rajyam; similar tunes with...
Continue reading...Thakita Thakita (Music review), Telugu – Bobo Shashi
Cmon cmon has a sparse, pleasant tune and is skillfully orchestrated, while Ishq hai yeh gets better, in Mickey J Meyer style, except for those cringe-inducing chorus in Hindi. Composer...
Continue reading...Don Seenu (Music review), Telugu – Manisharma
NW1W. After a thoroughly enjoyable Happy Happyga, that is a shocker. I couldn’t find even one song redeeming!
Continue reading...Happy Happyga (Music review), Telugu – Manisharma
Yeduraiyeh is standard Manisharma material, but works instantly, thanks to Rahul Nambiar and a catchy tune! Navvalante continues the impressive orchestral streak, as Haricharan and Rita work their charm in...
Continue reading...Komaram Puli (Music review), Telugu – A R Rahman
Power Star is that perfectly exhilarating hero-intro track – it is racy, immensely catchy and a cornucopia of fascinating sounds all working in brilliant sync. Amma thale starts of as...
Continue reading...Maryada Ramanna (Music review), Telugu – MM Keeravani
Ammai kitiki has a pleasantly breezy tune; Karunya sounds a lot like Sonu Nigam, but does a great job, along with Chaitra. Ranjith’s Udyogam poyindi is quite Mani Sharma’ish and...
Continue reading...Jhummandi Naadam (Music review), Telugu – MM Keeravani
Sarigamapadanee works more for SPB’s vocal play than for its conventional tune, but the sonorous, lullaby-like Laali paaduthunnadi is absolutely brilliant! SPB’s vocals are fabulous, while Geetha Madhuri’s intentionally mod...
Continue reading...Subhapradam (Music review), Telugu – Mani Sharma
Tappatloi seems straight out of Keeravani’s repertoire, and its catchy tune does help. Mauname chebutendi sounds like a nice, retro melody, but it is quite bland for comfort, while Yelelo...
Continue reading...Pappu (Music review), Telugu – Phani Kalyan
Pappu Hippo has an unusual charm to it; Radhika’s rendition is beautiful while Yash Golcha enthusiastic portions are lively. Maya Ledi Pilla opens exactly like Pritam’s Tu hi haqeeqat, but...
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