Hey is decent-enough R&B, though the English verse is cringe-inducing. Benny Dayal infuses a lot of life into Bomb Figure Lady (cringe, again!!) that’s passably catchy at best. Youtube La...
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Gulaebaghavali (Music review), Tamil – Vivek-Mervin
Guleba makes up for the generic Latino carnival tune by being super enthusiastic about it, and this includes Anirudh’s ebullient singing and Maxwell’s splendid brass section. Seramal ponal‘s melody is...
Continue reading...Dora (Music review), Tamil – Vivek-Mervin
There’s a whiff of early Rahman in Engapora Dora, particularly in the semi-classical twist with the uncredited female humming and the veena-based, most-probably Senchurutti raaga interlude. Vaazhavudu‘s energetic rhythm keeps...
Continue reading...Pugazh (Music review), Tamil – Vivek-Mervin
Naanga podiyan, beyond the catchy horns and rhythm, and full-throated singing by Anirudh and Diwakar, just about passes muster owing to its predictable tune. It’s techno version, Sharpu gangu fares...
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