The first single from 'Bandobast' is out, on Sony Music. Here is its review. The other songs will be reviewed as and when they are out.
Yenno Thaarala Sangamam
Singer: Nikitha Harris
Lyrics: Vanamali
Vanamali's lyrics celebrate the diversity of India in the language of a Doordarshan ad issued in public interest by the Ministry of Culture; the wordings sound as if they have been taken out from the notebook of a Gandhian activist. The rendition makes an instant impact, the voice comes with depth. Harris Jayaraj's tune has the kind of elegance that a patriotic song needs.
Seruku
Singers: Senthil Dass, Senthil Ganesh, Ramani Ammal
Lyricist: Chandrabose
Harris Jayaraj tunes the number to a celebratory mood whose flavour is jauntily steeped in the typical commercial mould. The tone of the song reminds the listener of the Kollywood-type jamboree ragas. The singers give a fitting output. Chandrabose's lyrics are not only catchy but also novel. All in all, a winsome number.
Hey Amigo
Singers: Jonita Gandhi, Haricharan, Leslie
Lewis Lyrics: Vanamali
Vanamali's lyrics respect the Telugu language; they are profound for a pub song of this nature. 'Amogham, nee choope entho agaadham, adhi panche moham anantham', is definitely cool. Harris Jayaraj's music gives a feeling of rhythm only if you listen to the song more than once. Haricharan delivers an electrifying and flawless rendition. The female singers are winsome, too.