“I have heard your album Karzzz and I am sure it will be a hit” said Pritam to his co-judge Himesh Reshammiya on the sets of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.  Himesh Reshammiya had racked up quite a fan club with his unique style. Aap Ka Saroor had created quite a stir in the music industry and if you liked Aap Ka Saroor , Karzzzz will not disappoint.

It opens with 'Lut Jaaon Lut Jaaon' which has the word Karz occurring at many places.  It is a brilliant number with great supporting vocals by Harshdeep. The curious note of a wooden flute attracts the listener instantly to the piece. This is followed by Harshdeep beautiful singing before we listen to Reshammiya’s own voice.

Seemingly based on the same setting as 'Om Shanti Om' from the original Karz, 'Hari Om Hari Om' is the next song to arrive. For those who loved their dose of 'Zara Jhoom Jhoom' [Tom Dick and Harry], 'Jhalak Dikhlaja' [Aksar], 'Junoon Junoon' [Rocky] and 'No Way No Way' [Anthony Kaun Hai], 'Hari Om Hari Om' is yet another dish on the plate. The “om” is pronounced in a funny way. A dance number which has been rendered with a punch with Himesh Reshammiya, it has enough current day ingredients. In fact this is the only number which finds two remix versions for itself - an 'Indian Mix' and an 'Electro Mix'. The latter indeed carries an electrifying mood to it which is bound to work on the dance floors with blazing lights and the works helping its cause.

Now comes the kind of sound which Pritam has almost patented in his music, courtesy songs from films like Race, Jannatand Kismat Konnection. Words like 'Tandoori Nights' may not really make one enthused about what would follow next but Himesh actually does the impossible by creating an entire composition around these words which makes 'Tandoori Nights' the most catchy of all so far. Add to it Sunidhi Chauhan's voice which suits Urmila Matondkar to the 'T' and you know that this one is going to reach the top of the charts. A dance number, 'Tandoori Nights' has an interesting 'remix version' as well which succeeds in it's purpose of making you search for those dancing shoes all over again.

The soundtrack of ‘Karzzzz’ fastens the belts to give you another dance number to enjoy with. Words like 'Tandoori Nights' may not really make one enthused about what would follow  but just hang on it is actually quite nice. ‘Tandoori Nights’ features Himesh and Sunidhi Chauhan to do the honors. Himesh as usual with his popular trademark style and Sunidhi with her fire-like voice send chill through the listener’s body. Once the song starts, the feet begin to move automatically.  The remix versions are very good as well.
'Soniye Je Tere' is a perfect mix of Indian classical and the modern day sound.  Himesh doesn't disappoint at all, nor does Tulsi Kumar who has a few lines to add as well, in this love song that comes in an even better 'remix version'. Harmonium along with an interesting drum sound makes for a very interesting music. It almost seems like Himesh is experimenting with a different sound before he returns to familiar territory. A potential chart buster.

The best song of the album comes soon after in the form of 'Dhoom Tere Ishq Ki' which reminds one of the terrific compositions that Himesh had created for Ahista Ahista two years back. Pure Indian in its feel and arrangements with no interference whatsoever from any Western instrument, 'Dhoom Tere Ishq Ki' is a love song that one can play on in a repeat mode. Sameer's lyrics deserve a special mention here as the lyricist keeps the writing simple and yet so engaging. A smooth flowing number which lasts close to 6 minutes, one wonders if there was really a need for its 'remix version'. However, after hearing this version, one doesn't quite find it bad though the original still remains to be the first choice.

For Himesh's fans and followers, there is a vintage track in the offering with the arrival of 'Sisak Sisak Ke'. A foot tapping song about being prepared for some tough moments to follow when in love, 'Sisak Sisak Ke' is yet another solo track by Himesh Reshammiya that has English rap-n-reggae interspersed in the proceedings. The next number 'Tere Bin Chain Na Aave' has a ghazal feel to it. No rapping here. A very Indian track which makes for nice and melodious number. The remix is unusual and done well.

After those three dance numbers at the beginning, Himesh takes a romantic route for the rest of album,  ‘Maasha Allah' falls in that category. However, unlike the namesake track which one heard in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya last year, this one is more vociferous in appeal with Himesh changing pitch from low to high at regular intervals quite amazingly. Remix is nice as well.

The next piece is a remake of Ek Haseena Thi, originally sung by the legendary Kishore Kumar. Himesh is careful while both singing as well as composing as he keeps it all under control without going over the top. While the lyrics are kept as it is, the number is slightly re-arranged without compromising on the intensity of the original. Shreya Ghosal is his singing partner in this duet which is bound to result in goose-bumps all over again when heard in theaters. The 'remix version' is further zanier.

All in all it is a great album!

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