By Planet Bollywood, December 12, 2006 - 11:22 IST
42 of 49 people found this review helpful The trend of corny English lines continues in My Name is Ali. As suspected by many, this is in fact of response to Dhoom’s ‘Dilbara.’ However the difference here is that we have the actress (Bipasha Basu) rendering the dialogues instead of Uday Chopra. The song has a chance, as did the previous two. But Sonu Nigam’s repetition of the line ”Excuse me to please” completely ruins whatever progress Pritam’s arrangements had made, and really starts to grind down on your nerves. Verdict: A purely situational number – nothing more!
By Bollyvista, December 12, 2006 - 11:24 IST
25 of 33 people found this review helpful 'Crazy Remix' by Bunty Rajput has the essential ingredients, like faster rhythm, better musical arrangements, etc., to name a few, and so easily scores over the original.
By MTV India, December 12, 2006 - 11:26 IST
19 of 27 people found this review helpful Another listenable song is "Crazy Kiya Re" - the original version is slightly better than the remix one. The english-title-desi-song trend continues with "Touch Me" and "My Name Is Ali" both of which are very ordinary. Overall, it's not a bad effort - it's just that we've heard most of these type of songs in other formula-flicks. But this is a much-hyped Yashraj release, and they're known for good music in their films - here is where DHOOM 2 disappoints. Let's hope, the film is not same as the music - repetitive and stale!
By Rediff, December 12, 2006 - 11:28 IST
14 of 20 people found this review helpful In Dhoom, composer Pritam -- flying solo, after forming one half of the musical duo of Jeet and Pritam -- came up with three good songs: the playful Shikdum, the disco-ish Salaame and the anthemic Dhoom Machcha Le.
By Smashits, December 12, 2006 - 11:30 IST
8 of 15 people found this review helpful MY NAME IS ALI : The rhythmic setting of "Dilbara" ('Dhoom') is rehashed in a different mould of tunes and lyrics that metaphor the romantic sentiments of prankster "Ali" (Uday Chopra) in the soundtrack "My Name is Ali". It is a song where Ali woos Bipasha Basu in a humorous way with regular rendition of "Excuse Me Too Please" in typical "tapori" gesticulation. Sonu Nigam sings out with finest notes but Bipasha exclaims more than sings this song. The soundtrack has made loud mouthed headlines about Bipasha singing but she nods in "Oh", "Yes", "Ok" or "Hi-Bye" to lover's invitations. It has fine saxophone notes mixed with equally impressed Latino music to make things romantic on screen. Pritam has rehashed "Dilbara" in different beats. It may sound entertaining on screen as it has been conceived to suit the characterization and situational needs of the film.
By Music India Online, December 12, 2006 - 11:33 IST
9 of 16 people found this review helpful Instrumentation for the next track ‘Touch Me’ stands out but the same cannot be said in regard of the rendition by Alisha Chinoy and KK. Though they are at their regular best the problem is that their voice doesn’t blend very well for this catchy and seductive track.
The tracks are distinctly flavored and this is where Pritam scores for Dhoom 2. But in comparison to the original soundtrack and songs like ‘Shikdum’, ‘Salaame’ and ‘Dhoom Machcha Le’ it wouldn’t be unfair to say that his compositions are pretty mediocre here.
By Indiaglitz, December 12, 2006 - 11:36 IST
8 of 15 people found this review helpful Dil Laga Na had been hyped as this It-Number before the launch of Dhoom 2 music album. But as I listen to it now, there’s nothing outstanding about it. No, it doesn’t give you goose-pimples nor does it make you feel curious about when it is enacted in the film. I am surprised by the choice of main singer….Punjabi pop singer Sukhbir (Flat and uninspired) has lent his voice along with Jolly Mukherjee (Loud), Soham Chakraborthy (couldn’t make out what he sang), Mahalaxmi Iyer (Sweet) and Suzanne (sexy as ever). It has the most weird line Dhoom Dhoom repeated in a tastelessly tired manner…Now…When do I get my Dhoom Machale dude. This attempted UK Punjabi Underground bhelpuri falls with a belch on the marshy land of expectations.
By Curlio, December 12, 2006 - 11:37 IST
13 of 19 people found this review helpful The best song in the album. No doubt about it. This is a reprise of the title song from the first Dhoom, yet it is a very distinct piece on its own. And Vishal Dadlani sings it well! Dominique, as always, delivers. This one to stay on the charts for a while. The album’s saving grace.
This was such a tiresome review to write. Aside from Crazy Kiya Re Remix and Dhoom Again, this album is a complete letdown. The body is there; the soul is missing. And will someone please inform the director that the way to make the songs appeal to a young, hip crowd is to find a lyricist who is young and hip. Sameer just doesn’t cut it.
By Bollyspice, May 8, 2007 - 05:48 IST
2 of 2 people found this review helpful The music of D2 is unleashed and the first track to open the album is "Crazy Kiya Re". The music starts and it sounds like a fusion of western and eastern music. Sunidhi Chauhan steps in and moves the song to the next level...
