Vivek-Ash in ' Kyun Ho Gaya Naa ', Shahid-Kareena in ' Fida ' and now John Abraham and Bipasha Basu in ' Madhoshi ' - Love is 'definitely' in the air! This Shweta International's Madhoshi, produced by Anil Sharma, has debutant director Tanveer Khan wielding the megaphone and also stars Priyanshu Chatterjee. Roop Kumar Rathod composes for the entire album while Shakeel Azmi writes.

Album begins with melody in ' O Jaane Jaana ' by Udit Narayan and Sadhna Sargam, that doesn't boast of setting the musical charts ablaze, but does well in holding you while it lasts. A conventional love song, it is smooth, has a soothing effect and comes very easy on ears. Ditto for the mandatory instrumental without which an album today is not deemed complete. Sonu Nigam goes solo in ' Chale Bhi Aao ', another fine tune that is a slow and sad version of ' O Jaane Jaana '. Sonu gets just one opportunity in the entire album and does well with that.

Club version of the title song ' Madhoshi ' makes an appearance before the original and makes an instant impact. Composer Roop Kumar Rathod keeps the best for him and does a wonderful rendering. Lyrics too are different from the regular lot and presence of sultry Bipasha Basu further enhances the effect. A high voltage number, it creates an energetic atmosphere. After a while the original version too makes an appearance and the effect is as good as the club mix. In fact, if one doesn't observe too carefully, there is not much difference in the two versions and both entertain equally.

Composer Rathod returns behind the mike once again in ' Aye Khuda ', which is about complaining to God as to why he made love. The setup is exactly the same as ' Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil ' from ' Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam ' and will be lapped up by those with broken hearts. Music is completely on the same lines with the pitch of the number taking similar variations as in ' Tadap Tadap '. Orchestra of the track is spellbinding and creates a dark atmosphere. Go for it if you are already feeling the pain.

In ' Pyaar Ka Khumar ', melody and rhythm meet while Alka Yagnik renders. One of the better tracks in the album so far, it is surprising to see that it makes such a belated appearance. Another song that is easy on the ears, now it has to be seen that whether the song makes an appearance in the movie and if so, how well is it picturized. This one deserves to be publicized.

You see a song credited to Sukhwinder Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan and you know in advance that this is going to be an item number. And the item number ' Yeh Ishq Hai Gunah ', rhythm-wise is derived from ' Raat Bhar Jaam Se Jaam Takraaega ' from Rajiv Rai's ' Tridev ' (surprise surprise). While both the singers seem to be in full 'josh' on singing this one, the chorus too deserves a mention for making an impact. In all, the song is foot tapping and may be liked by those who want a regular dose of an 'item song' in album before being completely satisfied.

Roop Kumar Rathod churns out some good range of tunes in this album that doesn't call for a nomination in the 'music of the year' award category but does well for the movie in itself. The songs more or less stick to the theme of the movie and do well in that.