Music Review: 'Wanted'

By: Mufsin Mahbub

The team duo Sajid-Wajid has already had a great hit soundtrack this year which was 'Kal Kissne Dekha'. Even though the movie didn't do well, the music was still greatly appreciated. Next on the list this year for them is Salman Khan's action-packed film 'Wanted'.  Will it carry on the same success as 'Kal Kissne Dekha'? Let's see...

The first track "Dil Leke" has a bit of techo and a lot of softness to it. Sung by Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal, they sound great throughout the whole song. There's also a remix version of the track that sounds great on the dance floors.

Next up is "Ishq Vishq" which is has a lot of techo and reminds you of some of Salman's past films. The song marks the return of Kamaal Khan who sang songs from most of Salman's films which turned out to be hits. He makes a great comeback with the same voice we still remember back in the day with Sunidhi Chauhan also singing with him and Suzanne in the background. This track also has a remix, but the original still sounds better off without it.

The track "Jalwa" has a lot of Punjabi flavor to it. The only problem is that the track can be annoying after a few times because of Wajid echoing 'Jalwa' every time. The On the House remix makes the track even less popular.

This next song "Le Le Maaza Le" gives a mix of Middle Eastern music and Spanish vocals. The female vocals by Suzanne, Soumya Raoh and Nikita Nigam have brought the song into great lengths and the male vocal by Hrishikesh Kamerkar doesn't make the track the certain power it needs to get the hype going.

"Love Me Love Me" would probably be one of the best tracks in the bunch. It sounds a lot like "You're My Love" from 'Partner'. It may have borrowed elements from that track, but it is still a great song to listen to with Wajid and Amrita Kak singing the track. The Mama Papa Mix of the track adds quickness to the song to become more enjoyable on the road.

This next track "The Most Wanted Track" is the one you may have heard in the promos. What may shock you is that Salman sang some of the lyrics in the song. He does a great job making the track come to life with his voice. I wouldn't say this is the best in the soundtrack, but it certainly isn't the least.

The last track "Tose Pyaar Karte Hain" sounds like a track you would hear in a village. Sung by Wajid and Sunidhi Chauhan, it is an OK track of the bunch.  The Bhojpuri Makhan Mix of this track makes it a bit better for the dance floor yet it doesn't give you much to cheer.

Sajid-Wajid has given an average soundtrack for Salman's film yet it makes you wonder if they have lost their touch in music. Anyway, the best of soundtrack would be "Ishq Vishq" and "Love Me Love Me" because it gives the essence of the film. This album would deserve a 3 out of 5 for a good effort for a Salman Khan starrer.

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September 08, 2009 16.31 PST
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JyothiMaram

Wanted will be Biggest Block Buster of 2009. Salman dances at his best and his marvellous performances will going to fetch him an award. All songs are excellent.
August 24, 2009 04.20 PST
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dyhfgegfefgeyf

wanted is good
August 17, 2009 08.10 PST
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kamleshCOOL

HI......... EVERYONE ITS NICE
August 15, 2009 10.54 PST
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pulla

hammurabi, u piece a shit, have something to say to appreciate indian culture, then u 'll live longer, dummy. jai hind.
August 12, 2009 06.12 PST
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shootar007

i laik wanted
August 11, 2009 09.50 PST
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superking

I loved Dil Leke, Ishq Vishq, Le Le Maaza Le, and Love Me Love Me!!!! I would rate 4/5 top 3 list album by far this year from my side. :D
August 11, 2009 09.38 PST
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salil

aila .. kon marathit shivya deto ithe :O .. looolll
August 11, 2009 09.37 PST
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umarayu

i think the film will be hit, 100%
August 11, 2009 08.27 PST
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outsider2003

aree y u are looking to his music, put your eyes in your own pocket and see your own land Gandu. tuzea papan wajavla ti music????
August 11, 2009 02.08 PST
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Hammurabi

What music? Sounds like monkeys banging on garbage cans with shovels.

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