Endi Ipaddi** is extremely addictive, sung by Gaana Baala, who I think is a singing revelation in recent times in terms of expressing people's music with his raw, rustic, "untrained" talent. Very catchy and innovative. Manicka Vinayakam excels in Kutti Poochi**, a simple yet catchy folk tune orchestrated in very jazzy way with interesting fusion of superb guitars Nadaswaram - Highly innovative indeed. Poo Avizhum Pozhudil*** is just one example what Santosh is capable of. Mind blowing song. Brilliantly arranged/orchestrated with fantastic guitars, whistling, sharp soft beats to a superb tune is best of the album to me and confidently sung by Pradeep Kumar. Prabalamagavey** is a retro pop sung well by Actor Sidharth creates a trance effect, once again very different sounds, is a very interesting listen. Santosh creates an unplugged effect in Yaar** with beautiful piano backings, sung beautifully by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, also boasts very interesting, unconventional tune and orchestration yet remain soulful.
Verdict - Santosh Narayanan, one of my most favorite composers in recent years in Indian Film Music Industry, delivers a cracker of an album. Ennakul Oruvan, a remake of Kannada film Lucia that also had Santosh's music for background score, is a brilliant album that is very rich musically. MUST LISTEN !
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I concur with everything except the fact that 'Endi Ippadi' song was sung by Santhosh Narayanan himself.
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