It has been a good few weeks of good music..........
Kucch Luv Jaisaa (2011)
Music: Pritam
......like this album. We had
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy who have had their heydays, and the red hot pair of
Vishal-Shekhar of today. But who else than
Pritam would continue to entertain us so unassumingly. Part of the reason he does not get credit is the plagiarism factor that has tarnished his image. Nevertheless, there have been numerous albums, one after the other, where
Pritam has created beautiful music, from romantic tracks to some of the most hip and distinct music.
Pritam presents,
Kucch Luv Jaisaa...........
1. Khwab (Raghav's Confession) --------------------- 8/10
2. Khwab (Rock) -------------------------------------------- 8/10
The best track of the album. An utterly romantic and dreamy track, but in a non-corny way.
Nikhil D'Souza does justice to it by adding the softness and passion to song just when it is necessary. Wait! This almost makes him
Sonu Nigam. Excellent opening, great lyrics and mood. Guitar dabblers will love it.
Raghav's Confession is much better of the two owing to the nature of song. The
Rock version just feels like rock instruments and a romantic track juxtaposed. They never really blend.
3. Thoda Sa Pyaar (Madhu's Search For Love) ---------------------------------------------------------- 8/10
Another excellent romantic track from this fully romantic album portraying a story of budding love.
Naresh Iyer is a good singer, but definitely
KK was missed here for the zeal he brings in. Minus points to
Pritam for this choice. Otherwise, a great track.
4. Thoda Sa Pyaar (Raghav's Search For Love) --------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
Same song, different singer.
KK would have been better. But still a good track. Overall,
Madhu's Search For Love is better, but the electric guitar piece in
Raghav's Search for Love is nicer.
5. Thoda Sa Pyaar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
Exactly the same track, but this is a primarily female version. And it still continues to sound great.
Sunidhi Chauhan is definitely on the path to recovery. Love it.
6. Naina ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
Another
Mohit Chauhan romantic soliloquy. Only this time this is not an
Unplugged version, meaning, it's a song with all the background score you would expect and
Mohit Chauhan is not carrying the entire weight of the song on his shoulders. A peaceful track, only a tad too sweet. However, minor shortcomings can be overlooked here.
7. Baadlon Pe Paon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/10
Not particularly great. But for those looking for some decent rock Bollywood music, this song is foot tapping with some great strumming and beats.
Final verdict: 8/10. It has been a while, since every song in album, including many variations of the same song has had a mention. Great work Pritam. Thanks for keeping us entertained.
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Luv Ka The End (2011)
Music: Ram Sampath
1. F.U.N. Fun Funaa ------------------------------------ 8/10
If you are looking for some fun songs. Modern, hip and lively this is what you were looking for. Perfect for parties to set up the mood and start shaking your legs. Very bouncy and fun.
2. Freak Out ------------------------------------------------- 7/10
Another perky song, almost a cousin of the previous song. This is one of those songs where the lyrics matter with the instrumentals, like Pappu Cant Dance from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. A perfect teenage fantasy.
3. Luv Ka The End --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
Another peppy track and also the track. Although the songs speaks about heartbreaks, it still maintains a good tempo.
4. The Mutton Song -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/10
Add this song right away to the list of item numbers. Although it is not a great song by itself, the beats, the mood and the lyrics will set a party on fire. Do not listen when not in the party mood.
5. Tonight --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/10
A nice sounding, fast paced jazzy track. Has a number of elements that makes it likable, but just not enough. Not a piece of trash by any means.
6. Heppy Budday Beybee - Comes in at No.6 is this one. What the hell? Sure will evoke reactions ranging from hilarious to incredulous. Why would someone put this in an album?
Final verdict - The album gets a 7/10. Definitely entertaining. Does not contain any typical melodies. Relies heavily of western style music, but pulls of a good composition mostly. Songs 1 and 2 above, will for sure be loved by the teens and make the older ones reminisce the halcyon days of college.
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Stanley Ka Dabba (2011)
Music: Hitesh Sonik
In the bloopers of the week section, comes Stanley Ka Dabba. Again, may be the genre itself does not lend itself to mainstream entertainment, but the songs are decent enough to the point they probably support the scenes well. But, for the MP3 players, there is nothing here.
