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'Gawalmandi'
Ali Hamza
As a song, 'Gawalmandi' is just an eccentric, sarcastic and extremely
entertaining number. Featuring Noori bass man and vocalist Ali Hamza,
it was one of those songs that became a rage at Noori's live performances
when they first started out. Lyrically, it's a song that moves from
one girl to another representing the thoughts of a Casanova in a very
tongue-in-cheek style. So far, the only versions available for download
are live versions and are on acoustic guitars. This song brought in
limelight Ali Hamza as a singer. Despite not being present on Noori's
last two albums, Suno Key Main Hoon Jawan and Peeli Patti Aur Raja
Jaani Ki Gol Dunya, 'Gawalmandi' has managed to develop a cult following.
Rumour has it that the next Noori album will feature this song. But
until that happens, go download it. |
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'No More'
Junoon
Post-9/11, Junoon wrote yet another English language song as a tribute
to 9/11 victims. As far as Junoon's foray in English language songs
go, 'No More' remains their most solid effort. Where Ali Azmat struggles
in patches with vocals, he makes up for it with his emotive singing.
And like most Junoon songs, it creeps up from behind, gaining momentum
and sliding down in a different musical tone. This is a song that
grows on you. And Salman Ahmed along with Polar Levine has done a
decent job with the lyrics that go, "On black and white tv/Red
is all I see/I'm sick of spying eyes/Wearing suits and secret ties/The
dream is not yet |
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yourself alive/Hold on/We may survive" – it holds
a mirror on the society
that is fearful of the future and in the end, gives one hope, which
is the most beautiful part of it. Salman Ahmed, perhaps this country's
finest "riff-maker" delivers solid punches in the song with
his 6-string. |
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'Lovefool'
The Cardigans
Off their 1996 album, First Band on the Moon, 'Lovefool' was the song
that put Swedish band, The Cardigans in the spotlight. With its catchy
tune and lyrics that go, "Lately I have desperately pondered/Spent
my nights awake and I wonder What I could have done in another way/To
make you stay/Reason will not lead to solution/I will end up lost
in confusion/I don't care if you really care/As long as you don't
go" - it's a blend of ironic humour and subtle desperation that
highlights Nina Persson's ability as a songwriter. This song slammed
to the top after it made to the soundtrack of the 1996 Baz Luhrmann
flick Romeo and Juliet which featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire
Danes in lead roles. |
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The Cardigans have always been a success in the UK and Sweden, it
was the video of 'Lovefool' with clips from the world
that helped the band achieve platinum status in USA in less than three
weeks. Known to be evolving with every album, some other great songs
from The Cardigans include, 'Erase/Rewind', 'Don't Blame Your Daughter'
and 'Hanging Around'. |
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'What I've Done'
Linkin Park
Off their latest album, Minutes to Midnight, 'What I've Done' is a
departure from the rock-meets-rap sound that was the signature of
Linkin Park. It's Linkin Park's return to basic raw sound of rock.
Lyrically, Linkin Park have matured and its present in the wordplay
that says, "There's no blood/There's no alibi/'Cause I've drawn
regret/From the truth/Of a thousand lies/So let mercy come/And wash
away/What I've done." Linkin Park, who rose to success in 2000
with their freshman effort, Hybrid Theory have come a long way. Minutes
to Midnight that recently released in Pakistan has done very well
in sales world over. It shot to the top of Billboard Music Charts
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holding on. This album
marks the first collaboration between music producer Rick Rubin
– the man behind albums such as Stadium Arcadium (Red Hot
Chilli Peppers), The Legend of Johnny Cash among numerous others.
According to grapevine two videos from the new album, 'Given Up'
and 'Shadow of the Day' are in the pipeline from the band. For now
though, download this one.
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