Music Review: Babul's UNTITLED
"Do give Untitled a patient listening; this is me at my very best," is all Babul Supriyo had to say about his new album. Babul's first Hindi album, Sochta Hoon was an instant hit while the second, Kuch Aisa Lagta Hai sank without a trace. Let's hear what he has to offer this time.
The 10-track album, Untitled, is a cool mix of ballads and pacy tunes. Having stepped away from playback for a while to pursue opportunities on television, it's nice to see a worthy comeback by Babul on the Indipop scenario.
The sound of the album is fresh, especially the first two songs – Sunoh and Tu Aa Bhi Ja – under the section Timeless Whisper. Although we find several musical influences and inspirations of contemporary pop and rock, this kind of mix is fairly new in the Indian pop scene.
True to his words, Babul makes an impact with the first track Sunoh... Certainly one of his best in the album, the use of guitar in the song grips you instantly. And the lyrics haunt you for a long time.
Tu Aa Bhi Ja is a note-for-note, beat-for-beat remake of Take That's Patience, which thankfully has been attributed to the original artiste. Babul has tried to carry out a fairly decent vocal rendition.
The third song, Gungunade…, an adaptation of the song Dhandhar Thekeo Jotil by Bengali rock band Mohiner Ghoraguli, makes a pleasant hearing for those who haven't heard the original. Nonetheless, credit goes to Babul for making an effort to keep the structure as similar as possible. The track also reminds us of the 1970s genre of music which belted out songs like Tumhe Ho Na Ho from Gharonda, Janeman Janeman from Chhoti Si Baat and so on.
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