Yuvan promised a surprise package in 'Masss' Up for zesty numbers? Look nowhere but this album.
1. Therikkudhu Masss
Voices: Shankar Mahadevan, Ranjith, Yuvan Shankar Raja
Lyrics: Madhan Karky
This number is thematic, on a highly energetic fusion of sounds and instruments. The first minute lapses in a verve of beats, keys and electric guitar. Shankar Mahadevan's voice needs no introduction on the levels of zing, and thus this track is peppy get-up-and-go number on all grounds. Towards the end, the song transforms into a brief prayer choir, and revives into the zesty tunes, with a variation in tempo, but no loss in electricity.
2. Naan Aval Illai
Voices: Karthik, Chinmayee
Lyrics: Madhan Karky
This song is a unique, and probably first-of-its-kind duet. Out and beyond the cliché of regular love duets, this one is on the undying promise of second love, but with the hesitancy of a rebound. Karthik and Chinmayee have captured and rendered the emotions beautifully in their glissading voices. The song follows a steady tempo, but has a fluid style of rendition. This one is a graceful melody.
3. Poochandi
Voices: Yuvan Shankar Raja, Pooja
Lyrics: Gangai Amaran
The promised tribute to MJ is here along the lines of 'Thriller'. Descriptive of the coup of a devil, the song opens spooky. The background carries a steady reverberating beat throughout the song, except for a brief relief in Pooja's voice. Lyrics are taut to the tune, and the calculated usage of keys, beats and strings, tuned to the right pitch, makes the song racy. In a brief break, Pooja takes over, at a different tempo and mellowed down and straightforward score. The song reverts to high energy, before trailing.
4. Piravi
Voice: Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
Lyrics: Madhan Karky
When Vaikom Vijayalakshmi is in the picture, we know that it is serious stuff. This song, beginning and ending in a choral-like chorus, is deeply insightful of life. Choice of words has been penned with care, and it is a refreshing and soulful experience when listened to, in Vijayalakshmi's deep voice. Background score uses minimal variety of instruments, but the track is impressive nonetheless.
5. Therikkidhu Masss Remix
Voices: Premji Amaren
This one here is the remix of the introductory track. There is no variation in lyrics or voices, but for the addition of Premji's voice as the header and footer to the remix. The choir portion has been eliminated, and the rest of the track is altered to a club mix.
6. Con Man Theme
Voices: Yuvan Shankar Raja
First of the two themes in this album is, in effect, the background score of 'Therikkidhu Masss' song. It has the fusion intact - the desi beats, zesty guitar, the dubstep breaks and the valour of the high energy tune, through the length of its two-and-half minutes.
7. Masss Theme
Voices: Yuvan Shankar Raja
The title theme of the album is in line with the genre of the movie. Spooky, racy and energetic, the theme relies heavily on hollow beats and orchestra. The track resembles 'Poochandi' in parts.
To quote YSR, the album is "completely wacky." Promise of surprise element - check, tribute to Michael Jackson - check, high energy - check... This album is a reviving, soulful and definitely a chart-topper material!
Verdict: The winning combination is back to spell magic
Rating: 3 / 5