Malgudi Shuba’s vocals, Imman’s intriguing tune and udukkai sound makes the title song a breezy listen. Marudakkari is a fantastic listen – captivating guitar + folk sound mix, with a...
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Pattathu Yaanai (Music review), Tamil – Thaman S
Thattungada melatha, despite all the effort by Thaman in the racy backgrounds, ends up as too familiar a template from him. Gana Bala’s otherwise earthy voice gets severely synthesized in...
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...Vedi (Music review), Tamil – Vijay Antony
Enna aachu is simple and serene with a lovely, uncomplicated flow, beautifully sung by Janaki Iyer and Vijay Yesudas. Ichu holds a similar uncomplicated flow but it doesn’t work this...
Continue reading...Music review: Theeratha Vilaiyattu Pillai (Tamil – Yuvan Shankar Raja)
After eulogizing the hero, Yuvan takes Tamil music to the next level by singing his own name, in the helpfully titled, ‘Introduction‘, amidst a psychedelic package! Poo mudhal and En...
Continue reading...Music review: Thoranai (Tamil – Manisharma)
Echoing Thiruvilayaadal Aarambam’s Madura jilla, Manjasela mandakini is catchy time-pass, while Janani and Vijay Yesudas’ Pattucha is dreary and seeped in Manisharma’s Telugu styled structure. Pelican paravaigal is fairly rhythmic...
Continue reading...Satyam (Tamil, Harris Jeyaraj)
En anbe is soporific, despite desperate attempts by Harris to induce interest by Chinese-sounding preludes and African-sounding interludes. Aaradi kaathe is a hopeless hero-worship track that manages only to annoy...
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