1. O Rangrez 8/10
This is a surprising output from the musical trio, who have barely produced classical Indian tracks. The song is really long, and the tempo is subjective. Connoisseurs of Indian classical music will love the tracks leisurely pace. However, given the song's structure, the tracks tempo feels more calming than anything. If you are not in a mood to listen to this genre, just skip to the next track.
2. Zinda 6/10
Unlike most songs, the opening of the song is rather slow. If that is ignored, the rock track that takes over is quite zesty. The song is still not the best to captivate till the very end. The chorus portions of the song are nice.
3. Gurbani 6/10
It is not a full fledged track in itself, but the beseeching vocal quality of Daler Mehndi and the accompanying intense instrumentals makes this track deserve a mention.
4. Slow Motion Angreza 6/10
This song purely satisfies the need for a retro themed song (reflecting the time of Milkha Singh's heydeys). In that respect, it does an excellent job. But will it be a song that can entertain beyond it's classical appeal? Not much.
Final verdict: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy can safely be relegated to once-great-now-washed-up category. Sure, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, as an album needed a lot of folk touch, but we could expect nothing less than slick arousing tracks for the high octane the movie promises to be. In this almost lackluster album, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy manage to eke out some respect. Overall gets a 6/10.
A. R. Rahman continues to display his touch of clean music that is soulful. The entire album of 9 tracks impresses with it's grace and intriguing intros. However, A. R. Rahman has fallen trap to his own style. Almost all the songs are lengthy for the genre. The genre being simple tunes which are an easy listen. Owing to the lack of the factor that pushes a song to being a chartbuster, it makes the song drag on. It also become a little hard to tell the difference between two tracks. Nevertheless an effortless album that one won't mind for a peaceful time.
Among such romantic tracks the following fare better:
1. Nazar Laaye - A cool song by Rashid Ali, whose distinct voice reminds us of Kahin Toh from Jaane Tu Ya... Jaane Na
2. Tu Mun Shudi - Just fun for it's exciting intro and the yet not much heard style of Rabbi.
3. Raanjhanaa, Tum Tak, Banarasiya, Piya Milenge, Ay Sakhi - Decent background tracks which are all about the same
4. Aise Na Dekho - Lovers of Bollywood jazz will scoop this up.
Final verdict: A. R. Rahman shows his class, except when it comes to blockbuster album Pritam beats him. The album is adequate by his standards. Overall, gets a 7/10.
A classic cliched album which regurgitates the familiar tunes which were the norm a couple of years ago. Typical tracks that lack any novelty by Mika Singh, Shaan and Clinton Cerejo shows the cursory treatment given to the album.
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