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The excellent Sonu Nigam kicks things off with �Halka Halka Sa Yeh Nasha�. Sonu�s singing is immaculate in this light rock number which has some enjoyable guitar riffs blended with flute pieces reminiscent of Dhoom�s title track. There is also a welcome remix of this track later on the album which has a bhangra/dance based beat. The remix transforms the song so brilliantly, it�s like listening to a different track altogether. Both versions are repeat-worthy! The techno pop number, �Zahreeli Raatein�, is enjoyable to those who like this sort of thing. However, the song doesn�t leave a lasting impression despite energetic and skilful vocals from KK. Sunidhi Chauhan can do no wrong these days; she keeps belting out hit after hit! She has three potential hits on this album, the first of which is, �Jhuki Jhuki�. This song is definitely an extension of �Dhoom Machale� with its Middle Eastern flavour and easy paced rhythm, although there is a surprise folk element added by Kailash Kher in his usual unique style. The song is definitely a winner for the dance floor. It would be very easy for one to dismiss the track �Mummy� based on the lyrics alone. After all, it has the singer claiming that she�s as hot as a �tequila shot� but she then warns, �Mummy ko nahin hai pata, so please, mummy se na kehna�� Despite the cringe-worthy lyrics, Sunidhi makes it work with her �Barbie girl�, Aqua-esque rendition. The arrangements are noteworthy with traditional Indian percussion joining the electronic pop sound during the chorus. Give it a chance and you just might like it! Sunidhi�s third track, �Bheega Bheega� is a more sober affair with its R&B style and English rapping from Indi (previously heard on the �Shikdum� remix in Dhoom). Sunidhi�s soft rendition is in complete contrast to her other two numbers and demonstrates just how versatile this singer has become. Don�t panic! Bollywood�s current golden boy of singing, Kunal Ganjawala also appears on the album. Kunal makes his presence felt in the dance track, �Panaahon Mein Mohabbat Ki�, which has that ever popular Latin flavour throughout. However, Kunal�s singing is much more impressive in the stage rock number, �Khalish�. This song has a �live concert� feel to it and Kunal and co-singer Suzan do a great job rendering the track. Encore! The album ends with an instrumental piece inspired by the film�s background score and is titled, �Chocolate Theme�. The track is worth listening to once for the diversity displayed; it has an opera style opening leading to a fast paced, electric guitar filled choral rendition of �Khalish�, then slowing down again for some reciting of dialogue, before speeding up again towards the finale. Chocolate is a very enjoyable album featuring a range of musical styles and singers. Buy it! You won�t be disappointed! |
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After the mega-success of
Dhoom, music director Pritam had a hard act to follow. Fortunately, he has managed to keep the standard high in
Chocolate. This soundtrack may not be better than Dhoom but it is almost as good.