Ghajini - Album Review. Review on Ghajini Album - Tamil

Ghajini, is the latest offering from Harris Jeyaraj for this film starring Surya, Asin, Nayanthara and directed by Murugadoss (also dir. of Ramana).

I read that this film is a take on the central theme of the hollywood film 'Memento' (Christopher Nolan). If so, it is of course an interesting premise for a film and with diligent addition of our own dose of local sentiments and styling, it can be a good fun to watch. The early trailers point to a very neat film with Surya looking classy and his heroins gorgeous.

Now to the music. HJ has tuned 5 Songs.

The album starts with ''Oru Maalai'' a trademark HJ song. Has a 'have-heard-it-earlier' feel to it but by itself is a very peppy, addictive quality to it. Easy going lyrics and an effortless rendition by Karthik makes it an ideal song to open the album.

''X-Machi'' is an average effort. Vaali is the song writer as it is de riguer if you need Tanglish lyrics for more than a decade now. However, it does not lift the song up.

''Suttum Vizhi'' This seems the pick of the album. HJ has picked a nice rhythmic tune for this melodic duel. Sung well by Sriram Parthasarathy (hearing for the first time) and HJ's preferred classical diva, Bombay Jeyashree. Nice rhythm, catchy lyrics and smooth singing makes it a relaxing listening. My two & hlf year old niece goes on and on repeating the first lines 'suttum vizhi sudarae, suttum vizhi sudare'.. !!repetitive rendition has that effect I guess.

''Rahathulla'' Another average song, but for Anupama's voice. Haven't we missed her often since that big bang song of hers in Thiruda Thiruda. Atleast I haven't heard her often, so, good to listen to you, Anupama..!

''Rangola'' A techno, folk song to end the album. Sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Sujatha. I found the song strangely subdued. It was not sung in an all out manner which I guess a song like this demands. Anycase another 'have-heard-before' song by HJ.

In all quite a decent album. Easy on ears. Good for listening on a drive. And can be enjoyed till the film gets out of the theaters. I mean for a limited period. And I guess if this criteria is met, these days it is a good album.