Rockstar, Tell Me O Kkhuda - Music Review

Rockstar (2011)
Music: A. R. Rahman

1. Saadda Haq ---------------------------- 8/10
Probably, the best and signature song of the album. This track is a good confluence of rock and grunge genres. The tempo is a little slow, but thankfully the lyrics and employment of bass guitars has been done well, without holding much reservations. This makes it a rare song being true to this genre in Bollywood. There is only one grouse that this song could have been a little shorter than 6 minutes, which has diluted the punch of the song somewhat. Mohit Chauhan, unexpectedly shines in this song.

2. Tum Ho ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7/10
For the die-hard romantics. A vintage Mohit Chauhan track; this is his strength and this could be his best track till date delivering an unwavering performance. Despite the great vocals and honest effort by A. R. Rahman, this track falls well short of being truly memorable. It's constant slow pace and a hint of sorrow mood causes some listener fatigue. Again, for die-hard romantics.

Brownie points: 

• Hawaa Hawaa - A retro style, high tempo track from Mohit Chauhan. Pretty fast and great song to croon if you know the lyrics by heart. The song meanders through rousing moments and simple joy.
• Jo Bhi Main - This is for Mohit Chauhan fans only. Otherwise steer clear of this track. Also, the Ya ya ya part is funny and the chorus of it hilarious.
• Kun Faya Kun - A. R. Rahman does it again. This is the expansion pack for Khwaja Mere Khwaja. There is nothing new about society in the context of music, only that A. R. Rahman has been putting his weight behind this genre, bringing the Sufi devotional music to the mainstream, in a good fashion. Add this to your spiritual collection.
• Sheher Mein - A goofy, interesting and casual jugalbandi by Mohit Chauhan and Karthik.

Final verdict: This is a weird album. From a neutral standpoint, A. R. Rahman has grossly disappointed his fans. From this huge album, only one song getting a solid 8/10 and another barely making it to the passing grade is a big let down. Although, Mohit Chauhan fans should totally lap up the album, which contains a whopping 8 originals by the singer-in-form. The only comfort lies in the fact, that being A. R. Rahman, he has managed to create all tracks that are at least bearable, rather than outright trash.

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Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)
Music: Pritam, Sajid-Wajid

Not much was expected from this album, however, Pritam and Sajid-Wajid directing the music, raised a few expectations. While it is always great to rip on truly pathetic albums, this album does some things right to save grace and garner a few brownie points:

• Mera Man Jabse Racha Hai Sawariya - If you can survive first 30 seconds of Marwadi folk music, this is a surprisingly fresh and melodious track by Shweta Pandit. Easily reminds us of Tum Jo Aaye from Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
• Love You Dad - A decent track, with lots of emotion in it. Although it's specific lyrics to the movie's plot and a sub-par female lead voice undo it's potential.
• Nagma Koi Gunguna Ne Ka - Shreya Ghoshal. Will not disappoint her fans. Ever.

Saadda Haq - Rockstar Tum Ho - Rockstar Hawaa Hawaa - Rockstar Jo Bhi Main - Rockstar Kun Faya Kun - Rockstar Sheher Mein - Rockstar Mera Man Jabse Racha Hai Sawariya - Tell Me O Kkhuda Love You Dad - Tell Me O Kkhuda Nagma Koi Gunguna Ne Ka - Tell Me O Kkhuda

Love Breakups Zindagi, Miley Naa Miley Hum, Na Jaane Kabse.. - Music Review

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Love Breakups Zindagi (2011)
Music: Salim-Sulaiman


1. Rab Rakha ----------------------------------------- 9/10
Salim-Sulaiman and Sonu Nigam get together another magical romantic track. This song has a great similarity to Shukran Allah from Kurbaan; so if that song impressed you, this one will be a song looking, err, listening forward too. Who else than Shreya Ghoshal can round up the track's sweetness. For melody fans.


2. Love Love Love ------------------------------------ 8/10
A soft, but peppy romantic track. It sounds a little like the Bacardi song, though not completely but reflects the mood and tempo. Simply nice and entertaining without any fanfare. A good song to lift up the mood.

3. Chhayee Hai Tanhayee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8/10
Fans of qawwali melodies will love this one. It is not an upbeat qawwali, but a more controlled tune and track of a troubled heart. Soulful.

4. Rozanna ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/10
Yet another upbeat and catchy track from the album. It is nothing new or foot tapping, but it has the potential to make to croon along. A definite mood lifter for a solo journey. It's failing however, is the repetitiveness of tune, which thankfully is slightly contained by the tracks short length.

Final verdict: A short and sweet album, with the trademark style of Salim-Sulaiman. This duo is definitely silently creating respectable music. Hardly any song can be panned is a good achievement by this pair. An album worth every penny. Gets a 8/10, if you like soft melodies.

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Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011)
Music: Sajid-Wajid

1. Wake Up Now ----------------------------------------------- 7/10
A very upbeat and a song of the youth. The tempo is foot tapping and the good mood is very contagious. Besides these positives, the song is just another fun track.

Brownie points:

• Katto Gilehri - Daler Mehndi brings us another possible Ganapati hit. The folkish energy by Daler Mehndi couple with some corny background score and female lead, Mamta Sharma makes it a great song for the lovers of this genre.
• Haan Yahi Pyaar Hai - A pleasant romantic track by Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal would have been a huge hit in the early 2000s. It is respectable, but just sounds a little stale now.

Final verdict: All other songs are also very listenable. This is a surprise package from Sajid-Wajid who have claimed their fame by lending some goofy tunes to Salman Khan movies. It is a decent album that mostly fails to pass the novelty quotient.

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Na Jaane Kabse.. (2011)

Music: Jatin Pandit, Deep Gupta

A farce of sorts. Another example of perfunctory music. And yes, for confirmation, we have moved into 2011. Just saying, because, the songs makes us feel we are in the 90s.

Rab Rakha - Love Breakups Zindagi Love Love Love - Love Breakups Zindagi Chhayee Hai Tanhayee - Love Breakups Zindagi Rozanna - Love Breakups Zindagi Wake Up Now - Miley Naa Miley Hum Katto Gilehri - Miley Naa Miley Hum Haan Yahi Pyaar Hai - Miley Naa Miley Hum