Sometimes nelapaina, Nee navvula and Hey Okka merupai meander along without causing any kind of impact, but, thankfully, Saathyamena rekindles Joshua’s sound from his Tamil debut; with Karthik and Swetha...
Continue reading...Kodipunju (Music review), Telugu – Anoop Rubens
Egase‘s mild middle eastern flavor is a lovely touch, with Anoop himself singing the track really well, while the rabble rousing rhythm of Kodipunju in the folksy tune is great...
Continue reading...Kandireega (Music review), Telugu – Thaman S
Gentleman‘s catchy chorus hook is what makes it tick; enjoyably massy even as the overall tune around it fumbles aimlessly. Champakamala is typical Thaman material! Beautifully orchestrated simple, foot tapping...
Continue reading...Vandhaan Vendraan (Music review), Tamil – Thaman S
Anjana Anjana‘s gorgeous, progressive build-up, brilliant use of the harmony and violin interludes is reminiscent of Rahman’s early work; sounds lovely! Nagarudhe seems similar in its musical approach and also...
Continue reading...Thambi Vettothi Sundaram (Music review), Tamil – Vidyasagar
Kolaikaaraa makes up for that utterly jaded and abused stock rhythm by framing a mesmerizing tune in Gowrimanohari; this is typical Vidyasagar-style masterly melody. Netru illai illai ups the ante...
Continue reading...Rowthiram (Music review), Tamil – Prakash Nikki
Ranina Reddy’s seductive vocals gels with Maalai mangum neram’s sedate tune; it does offer an enchanting combination that impresses almost immediately. Golimaare is no doubt peppered with a funky, massy...
Continue reading...Aarakshan (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy & Prasoon Joshi
Prasoon’s lyrics faintly touch SEL’s Achha lagta hai, from Kuch Naa Kaho, in Achha lagta hai(!), but changes tone into a playful, colloquial, immensely addictive banter. What works significantly in...
Continue reading...Joginder Tuteja and Bollywood Hungama’s passionate plea for plagiarism
I really do not want to accord this Bollywood Hungama piece by Joginder Tuteja any respect since I believe it doesn’t deserve any. But, after sleeping over it, I felt...
Continue reading...Kaala Safaid (Music review), Pakistani Rock – Irtaash
There’s a sense of relief as Irtaash’s debut album finally arrives. It’s a good blend of some of their already popular tracks like Kaali raatein, Musafir and the very tuneful...
Continue reading...Kanchana (Music review), Tamil – Thaman S
Raghava Lawrence’s personal influence in the lyrics of Nilli nillu (he is credited for the lyrics) is apparent and even Thaman’s tune has a quaint, rhythmic charm, despite the overall...
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