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Jung It8217;s a bit of a jung, having to endure this album the first time round. Average music with less-than-average lyrics, the going gets a little better when you tune in for a second listening. Kicking off with the foot-tapping Aaila re, the soundtrack paints a deceptive picture, even as you expect the rest of the numbers to be as promising. But Aaila, as any cheapo like myself would shamelessly admit, was born to be a hit! Anu Malik and Alka Yagnik do full justice to a song with attitude. However, whether Anu Malik should have again rendered the next two songs himself, is questionable.

The surprise packet here, is Kumar Sanu who seems to be ruling over the cassette with as many as four tracks. He has come a long way since his Kaala Bazaar days with Rajesh Roshan. Two songs 8212; O soniye by Sanu, Yagnik and Sonu Nigam; and Ae Sanam by Sanu and Yagnik 8212; are particularly good listening for those who enjoy their music while driving. My personal favourite: In kadmon ke neeche has Sanu in full form, reminding me distinctly of his fab title number from Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin

. Damn good stuff, if I may say so.

Sadly, Udit Narayan is wasted in Dekhiye ji, your typical let8217;s-tease-each-other song. And finally, influenced by the Yash Chopra House of Filmmaking, there8217;s also a standard rakhi/judaai/marriage song called Pyaara bhaiyya 8212; something you long to get over with. The Kya Kehna soundtrack seems a worthy follow-up to director Kundan Shah8217;s earlier Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. But the album leaves you longing for the return of the old Rajesh Roshan 8212; for filmmakers across the board. And we8217;re not even asking for an album on the level of Doosra Aadmi or Kaala Paththar here8230; Even the level of Duniya Meri Jeb Mein will do.

Music: Rajesh Roshan. Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri. Tapes/CDs: Tips Music

Sujoy Ghosh