Mausam - Josh - Music review

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A couple of years back, JoSH had made theirdebut on the non-film Indian music scene with 'Kabhi.' Prior to that,the powerful duo had shot to fame with their groundbreaking mix ofNelly Furtado’s super hit single, 'Powerless.' In mid-2006, they workedwith Nelly again, adding their special touch to a remix of Maneater. Inthe meanwhile, JoSH has carved their place among mainstream artists,successfully collaborating with other major artists including Sukhbir,Apache Indian, Nelly Furtado and Rishi Rich. And now they are back witha bang, literally, as they come up with their second album 'Mausam.'

1) Mahi Ve (Original and remix by RDB)

Get on to the groove and be ready for a ride of your life as JoSHtakes you through an enthralling journey with 'Mahi Ve' that has a mixof bhangra, pop and sufi elements. A rocking song that would go down asone of the Top-10 non-film songs of the year so far, 'Mahi Ve' isabsolutely smashing in the way it has been paced, engineered, arrangedand presented. The vocals are full of life and so spirited that youjust want to join the duo and sway to the tunes as the team sings awayto glory. A superb beginning to an album that suddenly becomes quitepromising right away. RDB's remix version of 'Mahi Ve' has a rockconcert feel to it and takes a thumping route, pun intended. A mix of adifferent kind, it is for the club and is a DJ's delight. Watch out forthe way the pace of the song continues to change at differentjunctures.

2) Mausam

Sound of an adjustment of a radio signal marks the beginning of'Mausam' and for some strange reason, it has a female sound coming forjust about a few seconds before the lively sound of guitar takes over.The mood stays sombre even when JoSH comes into picture and takes asofter approach towards the whole song. A number about beautifulweather, it makes your heart go weak and look forward to being with theone closest to you. It has some simple lyrics that are its mainstay. Amelodious poetic number that takes a completely different route thanthe one preceding it, it brings on some good variety.

3) Rock Your World (Original and remix by Rishi Rich)

A winner number all the way, 'Rock Your World' is a mix of Englishand Punjabi lyrics that takes around a minute to set its pace and onceit is there, there is just no looking back, especially when the Punjabiportion of the song arrives. There is a rap'n'reggae bit in the songtoo, but what remains prominent throughout are the English lyrics withbhangra beats coming at just the right moment to make the song holdtrue to its lyrics. Go for it, even as Rishi Rich's remix version onlyadds on to the fun.

4) Teri Aankhon (Original and Groove Guru Goa mix)

The album follows an alternate shift in approach once again. Aftera pacy 'Rock Your World' comes 'Teri Aankhon' which is a soft love songthat deserves to be sung in those cool 'n' nice moments of sheer bliss.The music stays to be melodious with sounds of nature in the backgroundonly helping its cause. A 'Groove Guru Goa' mix comes at the very endof the album but to be honest, it is hardly any different from theoriginal. One doesn't mind it much though, since the original itself isa pleasant hear nonetheless!

5) Jaanon (Original and Dubai remix)

The trend of alternate moods continues with 'Jaanon' which is avery Sukhbir kind of song! A compliment indeed, since the pacy feel ofthe song only helps in making 'Jaanon' an exciting number to listen.There is a slight Pakistani-pop feel to the way the song has beenrendered and composed and that only helps the peppy feel of the albumto grow. One expects a lot from the 'Dubai remix' version since thesong has a lot of potential for a remix to be woven around it.Thankfully, the expectations are met, as the remix version simply rockswith only the theme music taking the song through its first twominutes, only to be complimented by some brilliant follow through tillthe end. Set as a lounge fusion mix, this one keeps the adrenalinepumping. A smashing remix that deserves to be heard at top volume.

6) Nasha Pyar Da (Original and Mad'MoiZele Giraf remix)

The fun continues as the first ever bhangra-pop number in the albumcomes in the form of 'Nasha Pyar Da.' This is a kind of track that isexpected to be played in all discs, clubs, pubs and dance floors andrest is assured that it would be a superb success there. With a greatrhythm, spirited rendition and some superb pace, 'Nasha Pyar Da' isindeed intoxicating. Ditto for the 'Mad'MoiZele Giraf remix' which addson a tribal touch to it.

7) Munn Say Pucho

A feel good number makes an appearance with the arrival of 'MunnSay Pucho.' The song has a sweet 'n' saccharine appeal to it though thepop feel is prevalent throughout. This is a kind of number that oneassociates with Palash Sen's band 'Euphoria.'

Ajnabi and Aaj Ka Din

The sound of guitar marks the opening of 'Ajnabi' that trulybelongs to the Pakistani-pop genre. An ok number, especially due to thefact that in the last couple of months or so, there has anyway been anoverdose of Pakistani albums and hence none expected to hear somethingon the same lines here. As a standalone, the song is a fine effort butin the album, 'Ajnabi' does appear to be a misfit. A love song bringsthe album to an end as there is mush and romance all around in the formof 'Aaj Ka Din'.

'Mausam' is a pretty decent album with a number of songs makingtheir presence felt, especially those where JoSH go in a holds-no-barmode and rock the show. There are a few soft songs in the album but theones that impress most are the full on pace and beats numbers like'Maahi Ve,' 'Rock Your World,''Jaanon' and 'Nasha Pyar De!'

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Mahi Ve Media Player-128 Kbps
Mausam feat. Erin Media Player-128 Kbps
Rock Your Body - Sohni feat. Jojoe Media Player-128 Kbps
Teri Aankhon Media Player-128 Kbps
Jaanon Media Player-128 Kbps
Nasha Pyaar Da feat. Smurfette Media Player-128 Kbps
Munn Se Poocho Media Player-128 Kbps
Ajnabi Media Player-128 Kbps
Aaj Ke Din Media Player-128 Kbps
Rock Your World - (Rishi Rich Remix) Media Player-128 Kbps
Jaanon (Rock The Part In Dubai Remix) Media Player-128 Kbps