144 SONGS REVIEW

Vinnai Theerkum Pillayada

Singers: Shenbagaraj Ganesalingam, Aravind Srinivas, Sathyaprakash, Sean Roldan

Lyrics: Kabilan

 

As the opening track to the album, this song provides a good introduction to what's in store for the listener. It begins with a boisterous naadaswaram playing along with the vocals, which is nothing we haven't heard before, yet something we'll never get tired of. 

 

Poove Pooviname

Singers: Chinmayi, Sean Roldan

Lyrics: Sean Roldan

 

This track begins on a mellow guitar riff that beautifully builds up, quite reminiscent of the sound we can associate with Rahman from the 90s, which lends it a dreamy and nostalgic feel. Sean Roldan and Chinmayi's voice blend effortlessly in this duet. This is one of those songs that you can just lie back and sink into.

 

Kenathakaanum Kenathakakaanum

Singers: Anthony Daasan, Malavika Sundar

Lyrics: Vivek

 

Sung by Anthony Daasan, this song features his signature style of narrative vocals that accompanies an energetic horn and percussion backing. Much like most other tracks on this album, Kenathakaanum Kenathakakaanum too offers you a throwback to the yesteryears and is sure to get you grinning silly to the lyrics even if it does not get you grooving.

 

Velamarapattayum

Singers: Shenbagaraj Ganesalingam

Lyrics: Karaikudi Bharathi Ganesan

 

This brief track, running at just a minute and a half is a sombre interlude to the otherwise vibrant mood to the album. Sung by Shenbagaraj, it's a classic rendition, more on the lines of the ubiquitous prayer song. 

 

Aagaa

Singers: Hariharasudhan

Lyrics: Vivek

 

Definitely the most fun song on this album, Aagaa exudes a sort of charm and mischief, which could very well complement the visuals, especially given the film's a comedy. It's impossible to not fall in love with the infectious "Aaagaa..Aagaa.." chorus. The folk feel of the vocals dovetailed with a classic hip hop beat progression going on in the background has been done nicely.

 

Kaasu Kadacha Loose Pudikkum

Singers: Anthony Daasan, Gowrishankar, Susha

Lyrics: Sean Roldan

 

An out and out folk track with all the usual and expected elements, this track offers nothing new, especially since you've already heard Anthony Daasan dish out his fare with Kenathakaanum Kenathakakaanum. It gets you dancing on first listen, but is not something you'd remember down the line.