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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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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.
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