Music: Raghu Dixit
Following Luv Ka The End, here comes another youthful and carefree album that will make your feet tap and take you down the memory lane (if you are in that stage of life). But only not as great an album as Luv Ka... Here are the top picks:
1. Chhoo Le ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8/10
Suraj Jagan has been coming up with more and more rock tracks lately. Conversely, rock genre is gaining traction in Bollywood. Either case, a great rock track tailor-made for stage performances. Suraj Jagan seems to stretch his vocal chords a tad too much at times. Fun track nevertheless.
2. Uh-Oh Uh-Oh ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8/10
If anyone wants to reminisce or anyone wants to cherish their current days in college and first romances, this song truly epitomizes these emotions. Very innocent and playful, and needless to say naively romantic. Uh-Oh Uh-Oh I am getting nostalgic.
3. Baatein Shuru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8/10
Another easy going and well paced track. The lyrics of the song keep the mood light, cheerful and the beats make it foot tapping. Again. Very youth-oriented.
4. Har Saans Mein ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7/10
Difficult to classify this song. Whether it is devotional pop-styled qawwali or is this a prayer for love, is totally dependent on the listener, but it does justice to it's genre. Opens with nice acoustics followed by modern qawwali and ending beautifully in a euphoric mood, increasing the tempo towards the finish.
Brownie point:
- Dhaeon Dhaeon, Dhaeon Dhaeon (The Seeti Seeti Bang Bang Mix) - This one should not be judged by regular musical standards. This one is sure to make one laugh, the crazy lyrics and peppy beats will lighten up the mood. Hilarious.
Final verdict: Entertaining. Youthful. Get 1 and 2 for sure.
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My Friend Pinto (2011)
Music: Ajay-Atul, Shamir Tandon, Kavita Seth, Hitesh Sonik
1. Intezaar --------------------------------------------------------- 9/10
One of the finest romantic tracks of the year. Highly western and melodious, it is a dreamy track. On a funny note, this song has the quality of '12am Love Guru' radio show. Still, short, sweet and adorable.
2. Take It Easy ------------------------------------------------- 8/10
Kunal Ganjawala returns for his fans and delivers a solid performance. The track with a tinge of classical jazz is very catchy and easy going, complete with a rousing finale.
3. Tu -------------------------------------------------------------- 8/10
A very peaceful and mollifying acoustic track. Definitely could have used a little more zing. Yet, soulful and extremely pleasant.
4. Yaadon Ki --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/10
Not a great track by itself, but the nostalgia laden lyrics coupled with the earnest voice of KK, does make our head turn and take notice. KK is held back, had it not been done, would have made this song a sure chartbuster.
Final verdict: Intelligent, interesting, entertaining, non-peppy album. Not one track seems to have been made in a half-hearted manner resulting in a respectable album.
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Azaan (2011)
Music: Salim-Sulaiman
1. Khuda Ke Liye -------------------------------------------- 9/10
A very typical and oft-heard of romantic tune. However, it is still fresh like a cool breeze. It has a pretty soothing effect and it's soft melody and moderately paced beats makes it agreeable. Shradha Pandit once again dazzles with Shreya Ghoshal-esque voice (the comparison is a bit unfair).
2. Afreen -------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
An average but still a good, peaceful song with soft beats. This song might remind one of HR, but nasal twang is absent and also there is a good use of acoustics that's not a violin. Also, to be noted is the fact that this version is better than Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's Afreen (Reprise) version.
Brownie points:
Final verdict: Overall, the album is decent; something one won't mind being played in the background. Salim-Sulaiman generally do not bore their audiences, if not wow them. 1 and 2 above are the better of the pack.
3. Tu -------------------------------------------------------------- 8/10
A very peaceful and mollifying acoustic track. Definitely could have used a little more zing. Yet, soulful and extremely pleasant.
4. Yaadon Ki --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/10
Not a great track by itself, but the nostalgia laden lyrics coupled with the earnest voice of KK, does make our head turn and take notice. KK is held back, had it not been done, would have made this song a sure chartbuster.
Final verdict: Intelligent, interesting, entertaining, non-peppy album. Not one track seems to have been made in a half-hearted manner resulting in a respectable album.
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Music: Salim-Sulaiman
1. Khuda Ke Liye -------------------------------------------- 9/10
A very typical and oft-heard of romantic tune. However, it is still fresh like a cool breeze. It has a pretty soothing effect and it's soft melody and moderately paced beats makes it agreeable. Shradha Pandit once again dazzles with Shreya Ghoshal-esque voice (the comparison is a bit unfair).
2. Afreen -------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
An average but still a good, peaceful song with soft beats. This song might remind one of HR, but nasal twang is absent and also there is a good use of acoustics that's not a violin. Also, to be noted is the fact that this version is better than Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's Afreen (Reprise) version.
Brownie points:
- Bismillah - Add this to your Sufi music/devotional qawwali section. Kailash Kher is just good at it.
- Habibi Habibi - Commendable middle-eastern genre track; good for belly dancing. Yeah.
Final verdict: Overall, the album is decent; something one won't mind being played in the background. Salim-Sulaiman generally do not bore their audiences, if not wow them. 1 and 2 above are the better of the pack.
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