The talented Karthikraja continues to wallow in mediocre films and Maamadurai seems to have all the necessary ingredients of being z-grade. The 5 song soundtrack does carry a mild ray...
Continue reading...One Love (A R Rahman)
Besides the obvious joy that we finally have a champion for the singles concept in India, this new attempt by Rahman is perfectly on its mark as far as intentions...
Continue reading...Cash (Hindi, Vishal Shekhar)
Vishal Shekhar finally import reggaeton to India with the breathlessly catchy Na pucho, but with their own sweet desi touch! The hook in Mind blowing Mahiya is no doubt addictive,...
Continue reading...Devika (Devika)
Devika Chawla’s debut album is a pleasant surprise, thanks largely to ex-Vital Signs member Shehzad Hasan. His 3 compositions here – Kehnde ne naina, Intezaar and Jeena tere bin –...
Continue reading...Maah-e-ru (Jojo)
In-the-fringes pop singer Jojo tries his hand yet again, with Sufi music and Faaiz Anwar in tow. For someone known best for his uncredited cover of Vital Signs’ ‘Woh kaun...
Continue reading...Anaganaga Oka Roju (Telugu, Sri)
Despite the musically-aware gang in Chennai going ga-ga over Keeravani’s music in Kshana kshanam, back in the 90s when it was more fashionable to trash Telugu music for being over-the-top,...
Continue reading...Naqaab (Hindi, Pritam)
Despite the temptation to sneak in questions of plagiarism, let us agree that Pritam is innocent, until proven otherwise. So, we have a scintillating latino-styled track sung with super verve...
Continue reading...Kreedam (Tamil, G.V.Prakashkumar)
The instantly pleasing ambient sounds, exotic orchestration and luscious melodies in Akkam pakkam and Vizhiyil sound much like early-day Rahman but Kaneer is a serious letdown considering its a routine...
Continue reading...Shut up n kiss me (Alisha Chinai)
As if the cheesy title isn’t enough, Alisha continues to insist on singing every song like a woman in heat, for no apparent reason. To be fair, UK-based composer Ravi...
Continue reading...Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (Shaad Ali)
Despite severe media drubbing, I finally watched Jhoom barabar jhoom, thanks to one sole voice of approval – Baradwaj Rangan! And…I loved it! After Jaan-e-mann, here’s another film maker who...
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