Endha ulagil is a lovely melody; simple and immensely hummable, and accentuated by Naresh’s singing. Unnai ondru too, with a distinct sound reminiscent of composer Adityan’s backgrounds, is an engaging...
Continue reading...Rajanna (Music review), Telugu – MM Keeravani
Gijigadu is a superb showcase of Sanjeev Chimmalgi’s involved vocals and Keeravani gaaru’s simple, impactful and earthy tune. Raa ree and Goodu chediri koila carry a similar flavour – instantly...
Continue reading...Kamban Kazhagam (Music review), Tamil – Shyam, Prasan, Praveen
The serene Un kangal rides exclusively on Karthik’s fabulous vocals, but the composers play their part smartly too with a catchy hook and memorable interludes. Gada gada and Podu sakka...
Continue reading...Dam999 (Music review), Hindi – Ousephachan, K.Niran, Rudolfsan & Nirmalya
NW1W. When it is not embarrassing, it is outdated. And vice versa. Keywords: Ousephachan, K.Niran, Rudolfsan, Nirmalya, Dam999, Damn 999
Continue reading...Kazhugu (Music review), Tamil – Yuvan Shankar Raja
Aambalaikkum pombalaikkum is as blasé as any faux folks song can get; uninteresting and predictable from every angle. Pushpavanam Kupusamy tries his best to infuse life into the racy Vaadi...
Continue reading...Panjaa (Music review), Telugu – Yuvan Shankar Raja
Beyond that glitzy 80s synth-style music, the title song evokes marginal interest. But Ela ela gets everything right – gorgeous techno backgrounds from Yuvan that sit beautifully atop the melody....
Continue reading...Making a viral hit out of a Tamil girl’s murderous rage
If you still haven’t seen the song of the season, you must be living under quite a big rock! This. It’s a pretty funky song, no doubt, with horrendous lyrics...
Continue reading...Don 2 (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
NW1W. The entire soundtrack seems to be milking the earlier Don title song and falls completely flat. Keywords: Don, Shah Rukh Khan
Continue reading...Ghost (Music review), Hindi – Sharib-Toshi
Toshi Sabri and Akram Sabri sing Jalwanuma really well and the tune, in true Sharib-Toshi style, is highly listenable; if only it did not borrow so blatantly from Amr Diab’s...
Continue reading...Mouna Guru (Music review), Tamil – Thaman S
Pudhu punal has an immediately accessible catchy rhythm overlaid on a haunting tune sung fabulously by Ranjith, Rahul Nambiar, Sam and MLR Karthikeyan; leaves a strong impact! Yennayidhu‘s tune too...
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