Another great year with many songs that can be heard even after years. Amit Trivedi topped and it isn't a surprise as he had so many albums released, out of which 2 got into my list.. with Lootera at first position. Pritam again had a good year with Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Dhoom3. Major surprise of the year has to be Shankar Ehsan Loy, for quite a while their music wasn't arousing interest but with Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and D Day they gave plenty of good songs. And then there was ever reliable Sanjay Leela Bhansali, his films may not be living upto his standards but the music has always been great. Also, fairly new composers Sachin-Jigar sneaked into the list with their Go Goa Gone.
Two major names missing are Vishal-Shekhar and AR Rahman. V-S pair looked out of form but expecting them to bounce back this year. While Ranjhanaa lacked those special songs a Rahman album must have. In past 5 years, first time A R Rahman album doesn't make to my top10 list… just proves the fact no one is god.
Here's listing my top10 albums of 2013 :
1. Lootera
Finally, after No one Killed Jessica, I have loved Amit Trivedi's album madly. Ankahee was my 1st love, the soft melody that has shades of romance in a sad song with lovely lyrics. Mann Marziyaan was my usual, oh everyone like it, I don't.. and later I love it song. Shilpa's brilliant vocals, the composition that has a thehraav in it plus its picturisation was fantastic, kudos to Vikramaditya Motwane for it. Monali Thakur's pleasant Sawaar Loon and Amit Trivedi's vocals in Zinda Hoon Yaar were other highlights of the album. Even my least heard song of album Monta Re was pretty good too. One of those albums which pure romantic lovers would had enjoyed.
2. Aashiqui 2
One of rare occasions when numerous composers for single album succeeded in giving a very good final product. Arijit's rendition in Tum Hi Ho and Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi (its last two stanza lyrics specially were outstanding) was out of the world, my most fav tracks. Ankit Tiwari's Sun raha hai na tu, reminds me of Saans from Jab Tak Hai Jaan, as in that song too I had problem with only the main line lyrics, otherwise loved the song. Shreya Ghoshal sang female version of Sun raha very well, also those minor changes in composition trying to make it sound better as singer perspective was well achieved in movie. Piya Aaye Na would had appealed more if female singer wasn't Tulsi, love the line 'har khata ki hoti hai'. Hum Mar Jayenge and Aasan Nahi Yahan were the only weak links in the album.
3. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
So close it was to take no.2 position, Pritam has this knack of giving awesome albums every year and this is first of them in the list.. though the first position hunt in my list continues. Benny Dayal's energetic Batmeez Dil was my most fav, lovely peppy composition that makes you groove. Rekha Bharadwaj's Kabira was emotional, and kinda of loose version of Naadaan Parinda. Ilahi was probably most overlooked song in album.. love the lyrics, Arijit has sung it very well. Also, Arijit's versatility seen in a dance number Dilliwaali Girlfriend. Balam Pichkari and Ghagra also were very appealing.
4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
I was wary about quality of album knowing Shankar Ehsan Loy are composing it, but how good their work turned out to be except for the title track composition which was only major disappointment. Zinda sung by Siddharth Mahadevan, was total addictive track, with Prasoon Joshi penning awesome lyrics 'hichkiyon mein kya hai marna, poora mar le'. Mera Yaar, a slow romantic track by Javed Bashir, that grew on me after watching film. Also, its other version O Rangrez was beautiful too. Slow Motion Angreza had Sukhwinder and S-E-L having fun in a song that has punjabi flavor mixed into western english lyrics. Also, Maston Ka Jhund with those lines 'toh kya karenge ? hawan karenge' and the dance steps of Farhan on it. Its infact caller tune of my dad, he loves the song. Daler Mehndi's Gurbani served its background purpose in a key situation.
5. Dhoom 3
Another Pritam album in the list, and how well did he do in the 3rd part of franchise after being successful in previous two outings. Infact he outdoes his work in Dhoom2, and very much comes closer to the awesome songs he gave in 1st part, only falters at the main song Dhoom machale which works with video but as audio lacks that special thing earlier versions had. Kamli is outstandingly sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, special mention to the pitch changes she has done in it. Tu Hi Junoon by Mohit Chauhan, another very good romantic number, and a lovely composition too. Good beats in Malang sung well by Siddharth Mahadevan and Shilpa Rao, special mention to the part where Pritam does a classic tune over Dhoo Dhoo dhoom theme. Shivam Mahadevan and Anish Sharma makes sure the lines Bandhey hai hum uske don't go waste, with a good emotional song. The other highlight of album is Dhoom Overtrue theme, kudos to Pritam to include it in album and it easily enters my all time favs list. Except for title, I love all songs.. Kamli and Tu Hi Junoon being favs.
6. D Day
Its Shankar Ehsan Loy once again in a album that had no weak song, but only brilliant compositions. Alvida tops the list with Nikhil, Shruti and Sukhwinder behind the mic, special mention to composition and lyrics. Qawalli's are so less done these days, Murshid Khele Holi ranks among best I have heard, love the line 'khele dukh sukh aankh micholi'. Good rendition to another version of Duma Dum song by Mika. While Rekha Bharadwaj's slow ghazal Ek ghadi would had been treat for ghazal lovers, I ain't fond of it so the song made less impact, but with film it haunts whenever used. Dhuaan was my fav track from album, sung by Alyssa, Rahul and Siddharth, the background tune was hard to resist.. only complaint why was the song duration so small.
7. Kai Po Che
Only reason why this album is so low on my list is that it had only 3 songs. Though, all of them are very good in one way or other. Shubh Aarambh being my fav, sung by Shruti Pathak, it has that gujrati flavor which attracted me. Manja by Amit Trivedi works too specially for its lyrics. While Meethi Boliyaan sung by Mili Niar is that feel good friendship track, and love the line 'aye zindagi humhe sobaton ka nasha hai, yeh sobatein yaaron ki'. One thing about Amit Trivedi's compositions is the creativity visible, something that is mostly seen in Rahman's work.
8. David
Another album that comprises of many composers, most of them giving good music. Ghum Huye by Siddharth Basrur and Three Kills by Saurabh-Aaron my most favs, the former covers all 3 stories of film and has a great emotional feel in its composition, while the latter works for the heavy tunes and the english lyrics used on it, most likely fall in love at first hear. Bandhay sung by Modern Mafia has great guitar notes, and a humorous touch. Yun Hi Re sung by Anirudh and Swetha is highly romantic, especially the part 'yun hi re, yun hi re, milte rahe hum'. Also, Rekha Bharadwaj's Mast Kalandar is well sung, I like the rock version more. Rab di has good beats, though lyrics don't appeal much. While its the opposite case for Out of Control song. Lastly, Light House Symphony instrumental is pleasant with the whistle tune.
9. Ram Leela
Bhansali magic is hard to ignore when it comes to music. Shreya Ghoshal mighty impressed in Nagaada Sang Dhol, way she modulates her voice throughout making it my fav track. Ram Chahe Leela works for Bhoomi Trivedi's voice, a composition that simply attracts even if there's nothing special as such in it. Lahu Munh Lag Gaya by Shail Hada and Laal Ishq by Arijit Singh falls in the classic category of songs a Bhansali album always has, and both these songs are indeed brilliant. Ang Laga De, a romantic song that seduces but not a routine seduction track. Only Tattad Tattad and Ishqyaun Dhiskiyaun appear out of Bhansali league, though both these are enjoyable tracks with film. Dhoop and Poore Chand doesn't click with me.
10. Go Goa Gone
Sachin Jigar are composers whose albums usually has at least one special song, but this time whole album manages to enter my list. There is Khoon Choos Le by Suraj, Arjun and Priya, a song that became favorite of every school/college/office goer including me who doesn't belong to any of it. Slowly Slowly by Jigar and Talia was superbly composed with the tunes and lyrics bringing that lost in activity (or drugs in film) feel. Babaji ki Booti by Sachin and Jigar, was a total fun spoof on all the baba's all over. Only Khushamdeed was average track in the album.
Albums that just missed entry in my list :
Shuddh Desi Romance
Nautanki Saala
Raanjhanaa
Boss
Ek Thi Daayan
I was wary about quality of album knowing Shankar Ehsan Loy are composing it, but how good their work turned out to be except for the title track composition which was only major disappointment. Zinda sung by Siddharth Mahadevan, was total addictive track, with Prasoon Joshi penning awesome lyrics 'hichkiyon mein kya hai marna, poora mar le'. Mera Yaar, a slow romantic track by Javed Bashir, that grew on me after watching film. Also, its other version O Rangrez was beautiful too. Slow Motion Angreza had Sukhwinder and S-E-L having fun in a song that has punjabi flavor mixed into western english lyrics. Also, Maston Ka Jhund with those lines 'toh kya karenge ? hawan karenge' and the dance steps of Farhan on it. Its infact caller tune of my dad, he loves the song. Daler Mehndi's Gurbani served its background purpose in a key situation.
Another Pritam album in the list, and how well did he do in the 3rd part of franchise after being successful in previous two outings. Infact he outdoes his work in Dhoom2, and very much comes closer to the awesome songs he gave in 1st part, only falters at the main song Dhoom machale which works with video but as audio lacks that special thing earlier versions had. Kamli is outstandingly sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, special mention to the pitch changes she has done in it. Tu Hi Junoon by Mohit Chauhan, another very good romantic number, and a lovely composition too. Good beats in Malang sung well by Siddharth Mahadevan and Shilpa Rao, special mention to the part where Pritam does a classic tune over Dhoo Dhoo dhoom theme. Shivam Mahadevan and Anish Sharma makes sure the lines Bandhey hai hum uske don't go waste, with a good emotional song. The other highlight of album is Dhoom Overtrue theme, kudos to Pritam to include it in album and it easily enters my all time favs list. Except for title, I love all songs.. Kamli and Tu Hi Junoon being favs.
Its Shankar Ehsan Loy once again in a album that had no weak song, but only brilliant compositions. Alvida tops the list with Nikhil, Shruti and Sukhwinder behind the mic, special mention to composition and lyrics. Qawalli's are so less done these days, Murshid Khele Holi ranks among best I have heard, love the line 'khele dukh sukh aankh micholi'. Good rendition to another version of Duma Dum song by Mika. While Rekha Bharadwaj's slow ghazal Ek ghadi would had been treat for ghazal lovers, I ain't fond of it so the song made less impact, but with film it haunts whenever used. Dhuaan was my fav track from album, sung by Alyssa, Rahul and Siddharth, the background tune was hard to resist.. only complaint why was the song duration so small.
Only reason why this album is so low on my list is that it had only 3 songs. Though, all of them are very good in one way or other. Shubh Aarambh being my fav, sung by Shruti Pathak, it has that gujrati flavor which attracted me. Manja by Amit Trivedi works too specially for its lyrics. While Meethi Boliyaan sung by Mili Niar is that feel good friendship track, and love the line 'aye zindagi humhe sobaton ka nasha hai, yeh sobatein yaaron ki'. One thing about Amit Trivedi's compositions is the creativity visible, something that is mostly seen in Rahman's work.
Another album that comprises of many composers, most of them giving good music. Ghum Huye by Siddharth Basrur and Three Kills by Saurabh-Aaron my most favs, the former covers all 3 stories of film and has a great emotional feel in its composition, while the latter works for the heavy tunes and the english lyrics used on it, most likely fall in love at first hear. Bandhay sung by Modern Mafia has great guitar notes, and a humorous touch. Yun Hi Re sung by Anirudh and Swetha is highly romantic, especially the part 'yun hi re, yun hi re, milte rahe hum'. Also, Rekha Bharadwaj's Mast Kalandar is well sung, I like the rock version more. Rab di has good beats, though lyrics don't appeal much. While its the opposite case for Out of Control song. Lastly, Light House Symphony instrumental is pleasant with the whistle tune.
Bhansali magic is hard to ignore when it comes to music. Shreya Ghoshal mighty impressed in Nagaada Sang Dhol, way she modulates her voice throughout making it my fav track. Ram Chahe Leela works for Bhoomi Trivedi's voice, a composition that simply attracts even if there's nothing special as such in it. Lahu Munh Lag Gaya by Shail Hada and Laal Ishq by Arijit Singh falls in the classic category of songs a Bhansali album always has, and both these songs are indeed brilliant. Ang Laga De, a romantic song that seduces but not a routine seduction track. Only Tattad Tattad and Ishqyaun Dhiskiyaun appear out of Bhansali league, though both these are enjoyable tracks with film. Dhoop and Poore Chand doesn't click with me.
Sachin Jigar are composers whose albums usually has at least one special song, but this time whole album manages to enter my list. There is Khoon Choos Le by Suraj, Arjun and Priya, a song that became favorite of every school/college/office goer including me who doesn't belong to any of it. Slowly Slowly by Jigar and Talia was superbly composed with the tunes and lyrics bringing that lost in activity (or drugs in film) feel. Babaji ki Booti by Sachin and Jigar, was a total fun spoof on all the baba's all over. Only Khushamdeed was average track in the album.
Albums that just missed entry in my list :
Shuddh Desi Romance
Nautanki Saala
Raanjhanaa
Boss
Ek Thi Daayan
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