Neel Swapno, Lal Galpo Rudraa P& M Records; CD Rs 100

Celebrating the rise of seven moons seems quite appropriate now when astronomy is the talk of the town. The album pays tribute to the triumph of the human spirit over the ravages of war and destruction. There are shades of Joe Satriani in Kokhono ajantey and the infusion of poetry as a riff in Shat-ta chand seems apt and attractive. The continued existence of the common man free from the shadows of officialdom provides a refreshing thought in Hossain chacha. However several songs seem a bit trite both in rendition and in theme since the rebellious anti-war sentiment is in the air everywhere. But the lead song, Neel swapno, lal galpo proves the best of the lot both in words and in melody. Mahua’s voice stands out among the singers. One only wished that more songs in the album adhered to the same category and musical temperament.

Shubhobroto Ghosh

AANSOO...falling tears...Duniya mein kitna gham hain... Various Films SaReGaMa; CD Rs 109

First, why does SaReGaMa need to put the title on the inlay cover in Devnagri? Secondly, why can’t they make up their minds, which of the three titles to go for?

As it happens, Duniya mein kitne gham hain is the song included from Amrit, so that might have been a good idea. There are nine other wrenchy numbers from the soulful Lambi judaai (Hero) and Solah baras ki (Ek Duuje Ke Liye) to Dil ke tukde tukde (Dada) and Hum se ka bhool huyi (Janta Hawaldar). Sweet sad songs, all.

Anil Grover