Onnam class and Bad boy are extremely standard DSP templates – high-on-energy, foot-tapping rhythms, tunes that merely limp along the dominating sound and a repetitive hook. Thaka thayya‘s combination of...
Continue reading...Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (Music review), Tamil – Thaman S
Aasaiye alaipolay mauls the original, but is a funky remix with funny lyrics and catchy title hook. Birthday starts with ‘marana’ kuthu, but turns pleasantly ‘peter’ very soon. Gana Bala...
Continue reading...Ko Antey Koti (Music review), Telugu – Shakthikanth Karthik
The title song is a raucous affair, thanks to Suraj Jagan. Naresh Iyer rules over O Madhurimave, ably carrying the whispery ballad supported by the composer’s remarkable tune! Bangaru konda...
Continue reading...Varada Nayaka (Music review), Kannada – Arjun Janya
Arjun is in his elements in Baite baite, both in the cool, catchy tune and his own grungy vocals, ably supported by Anuradha Bhat. Yeno kane is the kind of...
Continue reading...Yaaruda Mahesh (Music review), Tamil – Gopi Sundar
Odum unakkithu is powered by Anna Katharina’s racy vocals and pulsating mod kuthu percussion that Gopi cleverly employs. Mukesh is in his elements with the spirited and superbly catchy Yemathitta,...
Continue reading...Vishwaroopam (Music review), Tamil – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Suraj Jagan’s title song is magnificent, with an involving tune that subtly touches the Islamic prayer sound! Gino Banks’ drums and Rushad Mistry’s bass elegantly underline Thuppaki engal, as Kamal’s...
Continue reading...Sarocharu (Music review), Telugu – Devi Sri Prasad
Made for each other is routine DSP stuff with some retro’ish sound and his own enthusiastic singing. The accordion sound in Jaga jaga jagadeka is endearing, but the tune is...
Continue reading...Milliblog owes an apology to Yuvan Shankar Raja
There is no other way to say this – Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal deserves a 200. My initial 100 was based on 5 songs (released in CD). I loved Aaha...
Continue reading...Samar (Music review), Tamil – Yuvan Shankar Raja
Oru kannil is routine hero-introduction; template of a tune comparing the hero to a wild flower! Naresh Iyer manages to infuse some life into Azhago azhagu but it seldom rises...
Continue reading...Top recent listens (November 2012)
Kaadhal enthan kaadhal, Stop the paattu & Aaha kaadhal – Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (Tamil – Yuvan Shankar Raja) Nandini Srikar’s Aaha kaadhal starts almost abruptly but goes on to...
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