Shagufta dil is dependent solely on that hook, with the outdated arrangements denoting the composer’s long hiatus. Aashiqui’s melodious turn is better but the predictable tune fails to sustain interest...
Continue reading...Bujjigadu (Telugu, Sandeep Chowta)
Guchchi guchchi is all techno with a tune that merely supports the catchy rhythms while Sude sude’s backgrounds evoke strong memories of Rahman’s cult friendship track, Mustafa. Sandeep’s stylized singing...
Continue reading...Dhaam Dhoom (Tamil, Harris Jayaraj)
Aazhiyile is painfully flow, but with a simple, ambient tune. Dhikku dhikku has a predictable tune, though the funky backgrounds are impressive. Pudhu pudhu is highly unconventional with a structure...
Continue reading...Kantri (Telugu – Manisharma)
The hero worship in the title song is plain crazy despite the ominously haunting music while I go crazy, despite those corny lyrics is reasonably interesting for the mix of...
Continue reading...Kuruvi (Tamil, Vidyasagar)
Dandaana darna abounds with the usual Vijay-intro song lines in an appropriately raucous tune. Sunidhi’s awesome rendition and Yogi – Dr. Burn combination’s backing vocals work well in the catchy...
Continue reading...Pranali (Hindi – Kailash Kher-Paresh-Naresh)
Sakhiyaan is straight out of a Subash Ghai soundtrack and is fairly predictable in its nakhraas. Sach na batana is really engaging for its reggae base and Kailash’s vocals sitting...
Continue reading...Boondh – A Drop of Jal (Jal)
Jal’s latest album is only mildly different from its original Pakistani avatar – the obvious absence of Yeh mera Pakistan and the inclusion of a Hindustan Unilever promoted track. Farhan...
Continue reading...Jimmy (Hindi – Assorted artists)
Mithun at least has a logical reason of being a Grade B star and the hero of the so-called C-centers. So, why does his son think he can ace the...
Continue reading...Arai En 305il Kadavul (Tamil, Vidyasagar)
Adada dada is duly catchy with a hilarious prelude by the lead comedians invoking Om Puri’s face! Kaadhal sei is an interesting experiment – mod arrangements for what is essentially...
Continue reading...Bhoothnath (Hindi, Vishal Shekhar)
Mere buddy and Hum to hain aandhi are kiddishly rhythmic, but do precious little other than that for my adult state. Banku bhaiya uses that catch phrase way too often...
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