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It is tough building upon your success. Most of us tumble, some are able to match their previous feat, but only few take it to another level.
After huge success of album 'Kailasa' last year, band Kailasa which comprises of Kailash Kher along with Paresh Kamath and Naresh Kamath is back with latest release 'Kailasa Jhoomo Re'. I have been listening to the album for more than 3 weeks now, and am now fully equipped to write a review; in fact I am compelled to do so.
There are nine tracks in the album. I am listing them in the order of my liking. All nine tracks are written and sung by Kailash Kher.
1) Saiyyan
This just shows how easily Kailash Kher can turn a simple tune into a masterpiece with his unique vocals. This gives you feeling of "Teri Deewaani" track from their last album.
2) Babam Bam
This track is so rich in orchestration that you cannot stop saying "Wow". Many people would object for keeping it in 2nd place ahead of "Chhap Tilak" and "Tere Naina" but I strongly think this deserves this place by sheer magic the song create and take you back to mythological era. This is like a cult song.
3) Chhap Tilak
A beautifully written song inspired by Khusru's word. Sound of rain and the orchestra sound given from mouth, gels very well with the track and create a great visualization. Who say's you cannot see a song? Full marks again.
4) Tere Naina
This one is a slow melodious track. It is richly backed by chorus and sound of flute, tabla and guitar but little subtle this time. Similar to "Saiyaan" and "Chhap Tilak" this one has a Sufi flavor yet it is a different and fresh song altogether. A track needs to be heard again and again.
5) Joban Chalke
Once the song starts you get feeling that it is a repeat of Babam Bam, but Kailasa surprises you again with an altogether different song. This one takes you to Rajasthan. The folk element has been kept craft-fully and Kailash Kher did full justice on the vocal front.
6) Jhoomo Re
The title track of the album is first that make you realize that it is infact a pop album and Kailasa is not just about Sufi music. Like "Tere Naina" again song has rich chorus and guitar used along entire length and you feel like dancing. It lives up its title.
7.5) Tu meri Jaan Hai
This one is more of a filmy track which is easy on ear. It is not very special but I guess listening to so much Bollywood music made me bias to make it tie a place with "Daulat Shaurat"
7.5) Daulat Shaurat
The song stands out more for the prelude and its music even though the lyrics are also penned down thoughtfully.
9) Yaar Sajan
This is the only song in the album that I can do away with. But there is nothing wrong in the song. On hearing it for 3-4 times I seems to like it.
So, is this one better than first?
Well debatable, with this one Kailasa has extended himself from his Sufi image to provide energetic tracks in addition to soulful numbers. The album contains folk music with urban and contemporary touch that adds freshness and a vibrant appeal to every song. But if you are out and out Sufi fan then “Teri Deewani” is better.
Overall, IMHO Kailasa has done it again and this one is a notch above first. The second album by this band of three is really rocking and has done full justice to all the expectations built after their first album "Teri Deewani". Go grab your copy and do tell me how you feel about it.
My extra 2 cents - try listening the album in the reverse order of this list and you will really enjoy I promise.
PS: my birthday is coming in one week so all those who know me in person. You have just got one more idea for the perfect gift for me.
