Music reviews

Haiye Re
Ustad Sultan Khan
After reaching iconic status as a superlative classical sarangi player, Ustad Sultan Khan surprised listeners with his singing prowess in his non-film albums Piya Basanti and Ustad And The Divas.

His heavy, gravelly voice has a rare force and passion. This compilation presents some of Ustad's popular songs from films and others like Haiye Re and Rangeelo Rut (both with singer Chitra), Hainya and Billo (both with popular Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan), Aao Milo Chale (with Shaan) and Aankhon Se Khwab Tootkar (with Rekha Bhardwaj).

Love Aaj Kal
Pritam
Even by his own admission, Pritam is not really an original composer. He has often been accused of plagiarism, but when it comes to catchy sound designing, he definitely stands out in contemporary Bollywood. His music in Love Aaj Kal proves that. The album has a party feel to it with plenty of racy, rhythmic Hinglish dance-tracks. Neeraj Shreedhar steals the show with Twist, Chor Bazaari (a duet with Sunidhi Chouhan) and Aahun Aahun.

Jashn
Sharib Toshi
After making a mark with Mahi in Raaz 2, the Sabri brothers, Sharib and Toshi compose their first full soundtrack in Bhatt brothers' Jashn. It is an interesting album in typical Bhatt tradition with songs of varied tones and textures. The two dance tracks: KK and Shreya's Nazren Karam and Sharib, and Toshi's Aish Kar Le are run-of-the-mill but KK's pop/rock-styled Aayaa Re, and Shaan and Shreya's duet Tere Bin are appealing.

Everybody on dance floor - level 7
Various artists
This two-disc album should come in handy for those who want to shake a leg to dance away the blues! Thumping beats and catchy DJ sounds dominate these dance tracks, which are picked from recently released Bollywood films like Dev D, Delhi 6, Billu, 8x10 Tasveer, Chandni Chowk To China, Oye Lucky, Ghajini and Yuvvraj. Songs like Emosional Atyachar and Masakkali have already proved popular.