Starting with Dariya Ho, I'm extremely impressed and pleased that it is a romantic has desi melody with a strong vocal backing. The song really does give the charm of the 90s especially with the splendid usage of the flutes and the rhyming of the lyrics. One thing I don't understand is why people dislike the song because the guitar background has a faint resemblance to Chaiya Chaiya from DIL SE? Nonetheless, this is a must listen for anyone liking the classic 90s melody.
Seeing Mamta Sharma as singer for the song I'm not expecting much other than an itemish number which is exactly what is delivered. What is different with this item song is the intervals between the chorus and the next segment of the lyrics which are nicely composed. The hook line is catchy but not overburdening so I would recommend even if you don't usually like item songs.
Zor Naache starts somewhat like parts of HUM DIL NE CHUPKE SANAM which is strange since Keerthi Sagathia is the only comparison between both albums. The song is okay nothing really to boast. Probably good background music.
In Ishq Ki Dafli Baje, it's good to hear Babul Supriyo after a while. This is another full out desi tune but just like Zor Naache this one doesn't stand out. The bhangra and the ring rang chants are good but the composing of the instruments and lyrics are even better. It's worth a listen but is not the highlight of the album.
Ringa Ringa sounds fairly similar Ishq Ki Dafli Baje since they have the same fast pace dholak/bhangra beat going. I wouldn't really be fussy listening to this one just because it sounds similar to songs we've heard before. Ujjaini is very energetic in this song which reminds me of Are Pritam Pyaare.
The theme song is basically Ringa Ringa, I would not go for it.
Overall, this album is Indian at its core but Dariya Ho is a must listen while Desi Mem is an item song worth considering. The rest will have a hard time standing out with the crowd of new music releasing in these few weeks.
Dariya Ho - Shadaab Faridi, Monali Thakur 9/10
Desi Mem - Mamta Sharma, Sarosh Sami 7/10
Zor Naache - Keerthi Sagathia, Sugandha Mishra 6/10
Ishq Ki Dafli Baje - Babul Supriyo, Sugandha Mishra, Bela Shende 6/10
Ringa Ringa - Ujjaini, Sarosh Sami 5/10
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (Theme) - Uvie, Wajid 5/10
