Music Review: Talaash

Music: Ram Sampath
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar

After a hugely successful outing with Delhi Belly, Ram Sampath returns with Talaash, this time pairing up with Javed Akhtar. Since this album comes right after Delhi Belly, it won't be completely illogical to have huge expectations from him this time round.

"Mysterious" is the word that comes to my mind when I think of describing the music of Talaash. There is an aura of mystery around all the songs of the album which makes all the songs sound very similar to each other. So much so that if you play all the songs one after the other, it is easy to miss the transition between two songs!

Nevertheless, the music is soft and soothing. You tend to get a feeling that it lacks in versatility in sound as well as voices, but it does holds on its own with its limited variety. I get a feeling that it will go well with a film of this genre.

Rating: 3/5
My Picks: Jiya Lage Na

Music Review: Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Music: A R Rahman
Lyrics: Gulzar

When two legends of their respective fields come together, you expect nothing but greatness. 

With Jab Tak Hai Jaan, A R Rahman dabbles into a pure romantic (read: Yash Chopra) genre (if there is anything like that :)) where Gulzar is an old player. The songs are fresh, voices new and tunes unheard previously. As with all A R Rahman albums, they are not the ones which will immediately give you a kick. But I am willing to bet that they will grow on to you with time. So sit back, relax and enjoy!

A special mention must be made for the Jab Tak Hai Jaan - The Poem, its an innovative style of mixing poetry and music, something you can expect from ARR. 

Rating: 4/5
My Picks: Jab Tak Hai Jaan - The Poem, Jiya Re

Music Review: English Vinglish

Music: Amit Trivedi
Lyrics: Swanand Kirkire

If its Amit Trivedi, you have to pay attention to it. He has created some of the better albums of recent times and is someone to who has shown a lot of promise.

In English Vinglish, Amit Trivedi teams up with Swanand Kirkire, one of few writers who still prefer meaningful poetry. Together, they have come up with an album that has pretty interesting tunes in it and which is definitely a must have in your songs collection.

Rating: 4/5
My picks: Dhak Dhuk, Gustakh Dil

Music Review: Student of the Year

Music: Vishal Shekhar
Lyrics: Anvita Dutt Guptan

All the songs are forgettable except one, "Ishq Wala Love". That is the saving grace for Vishal Shekhar in the album!

Rating: 2/5*
My picks: Ishq Wala Love

* All 2 points for "Ishq Wala Love". Rest of the songs get a zero :)

Music Review: Barfi!

Music Composer: Pritam
Lyrics: Swanand Kirkire

in these times of idiotic songs such as "item jawani" and "banjaara", when even the Bhatt camp failed to produce good music, the music of Barfi! is a real delight! 
Thanks Pritam for giving something to cherish :)

Rating: 4.5/ 5
My picks: Main Kya Karoon, Aashiana

Music Review: Cocktail

After a series of mediocrities a good album has been long due from Pritam. Does he succeed to deliver that in Cocktail? Read on...


The thing about this album that stands out is that although many songs have a punch in them, they are have a nice rhythm to them and as a reason are really soothing to you ears. 


As pretty evident from the trailors, Tumhi ho Bandhu, characterized by Neeraj's husky voice, and Daaru desi are the most "rhythmic" songs of the lot. A special mention must be made for Yaarian (both versions). These are songs that have the potential to stick to your mind for a long time. Second hand Jaawani is forgettable while tere Naam Japdi Phiran is a typical disco number. Then comes Luttna, whose both versions alternate beautifully between a slow-paced-poetry and the high-on-bass parts, that demands your attention. Jugni is a pepped up version of famous song from Coke Studio which is definitely one of the better versions of original.


Cocktail showed a lot of potential and the album, as a whole, does manage to held on to the hype created through promos. All and all, the album sores high on diversity and newness and Pritam does succed in getting it right this time. A sure buy for any bollywood music enthusiast :)


Rating: 4/5
My Picks: Yaarian, Daaru Desi