GHAJINI (2008)
DISAPPOINTING !! I was eagerly waiting for the album to release and was surprised it wasnt released earlier as the movie is scheduled to release in a month’s time (25th Dec 2008). But after listening to the songs, i dont think that music would have added a lot to the movie. To sum it up, very ordinary work by Rahman and nuthing to say about lyrics. Romantic songs lacks the touch of melody, majorly because of bad lyrics. Shreya Ghoshal, once again, is the plus point and the only for this album.
Rating : 5/10

01 – Guzarish – Javed Ali & Sonu Nigam (Download)
I would say that this is possibly the best in the album compared to other songs. Sung by Javed Ali with Sonu Nigam in background. This is what really let me down in the song. Sonu Nigam’s voice would have been a much-much better option to go with for the entire song.
02 – Aye Bachchu – Suzanne (Download)
Senseless lyrics and music strong on bass. Suzanne (Jaan-e-man fame) sounds energetic and is a good choice for the song but really what the music director and singer can do if there is no weight in the lyrics.
03 – Kaise Mujhe – Benny Dayal & Shreya Ghoshal (Download)
Benny Dayal is stuck in his Yuvvraaj mode. I am not sure if that’s his style, but the song sounds pretty much the same as Meri Dost from Yuvvraaj. But he has done a good job and so has Shreya. She is apt choice for the melody required and sweetens the rather tasteless lyrics. Lyrics are good in patches but theres no semantics considering the whole song. A hard try to rhyme the song may be the reason but in doing so, lyricist lost the continuity of thoughts. May be second best in the album with competition from Behka
04 – Behka – Karthik (Download)
Very Rahman style. This one reminds you of A.R rahman from Rangeela era. Kya kare kya na kare is the inspiration behind the song. I would say not bad but given the standards set by Rahman, you expect much more. Again, some parts of the lyrics are penned just for the sake of rhyming.
05 – Latoo – Shreya Ghoshal (Download)
Mixed feeling! Shreya is what you would wanna listen. Kudos for Rahman to get the best out of her chords. Kinda catchy but lacks the zing though. Lyrics is the reason. After a very very ordinary album , this song would make you happy.
06 – Kaise Mujhe (instrumental) (Download)
The only melody in the album. It is a soothing instrumental with lovely Shreya humming to the tune of Kaise Mujhe with sweet flutes. Given the dark nature of the script, it is also the only fitting piece in the entire album.