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This is a
FANTASTIC album. I've read some reviews that were pretty negative and I've
noticed a few things that seem consistent in them.
One, it's almost ALWAYS their first listen that they hate it. I'm a huge music fan with over 1500 cds. I love all of the different genres of music. Rock, Rap, Hip-Hop, Lounge, but my favorite is definitely ar rahman. One thing I've learned with all of those bands and artists: You usually will not know what you think about ANYTHING on the first listen. I've listened to Ah Aah many times and love it. The first time I listened to it, I liked it, but not as much as Aayitha Ezhuth (I really can not understand why a lot of people don't like that album.) This is because they were all new songs. You can't sing along to a brand new song nor can you get emersed in the music of one. Why? Because you've never heard it before! Of course you're going to like something you can sing along to and know every single time-change better than something that you don't know where it's going. People just jump the gun too much with music. They are not fair to the bands, songs, nor themselves half the time because they listen to 30 seconds and decide if they like it or not. If you are reading this review looking for the true purpose of a review...to help you decide if you will like the product or not....then I urge you to give this, and all albums, a chance before you make an opinion on it. Second, and lord is this a big one....everyone seems to compare everything to something else. I'm aware of it and still I do it. But, after a few listens, I try to ignore the past albums and let the new one stand on it's own legs. Don't say in your head "Well, this just isn't like....." That is simply saying you refuse to listen to it any other way than what you EXPECTED it to be. Don't put this in, thinking "Okay.....Is this gonna be what I expected?" Listen to what it IS. Hell no it's not what you expected. Why? Cuz ar rahman didn't call you up on the phone and ask you for your input. I'm putting it on the record ( I might get a few negative replies for this): Thiruda Thiruda and Dil Se are the greatest greatest album of all time (in my opinion, coz it covered a lot of genres in a single album.) No, this is not Thiruda Thiruda or Dil Se 2. No, this is not even Roja or Bombay 2. Stop comparing it to them. I think another reviewer on here said it better than anyone. If you compare everything recorded to ar rahman did in the 90's, you will be disappointed. So why would you do that? Nothing can top those album's or even equal it as far as I'm concerned. If you want Dil Se or Roja 2, then put the CD's on repeat all day. ar rahman finally answered everyone's request and gave the fans a return to that form. It has somewhat the similar lyrical style (obviously) and a near exact music structure. It was nice to re-visit those album's with something new but there's no way I'd want him to record another album just like Dil Se or Thiruda Thiruda. You know why? Not only would it just be stagnant and not let him move forward as a composer and musician, but it would begin to take some of what I love about Dil Se and Thiruda Thiruda away. I don't want to split the love I have for those album's over 2 or even more albums just like it. I have it to listen to forever and that's all I need. I know this is long and seems like I'm just ranting and raving about my opinions. Yes, this is a way of expressing my opinions about this album. But...I've just read so many reviews by people that are just ignorant. If you don't like the album, fine. But how can someone respect that opinion if you do it with such a closed mind? Pry that sucker open and stop living in the 90's mode. You won't find something better so move on. I know some of you want to move right on top and hit the reply button to say no and loads of shit and that my review wasn't helpful to you. Go ahead. It won't hurt me any. But I've read over this several times and believe this is very helpful....to someone willing to give something a chance. Peace..
Yamish
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