Music Roundup - 2018
It's the time of the year and obviously, every site or blog spots will come up with the list and I also join the bandwagon with this post. But this year to really sums up, I couldn't review many of the albums I listened to because of my full-time work responsibilities. Hopefully planning to allocate proper time for the next year, maybe I can keep this as my goal for 2019. However, I was able to listen to the songs of most of the albums released in 2018 across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam languages. Obviously, the list and choices are purely personal and do share your list in the comments. It's always one can find good songs from the other's list and more is merrier.
Note: The list considers only the albums released till Dec 15 2018.
Tamil:
The first half of 2018 is pretty tedious one as far as music is concerned with the solo outlier being the Nimir album by Darbuka Shiva and Ajaneesh Loknath. Apart from the few released singles of ENPT (Ennai Nokki Paayum Thotta) both Darbuka Shiva and Ajaneesh Loknath doesn't have any other releases. The Second half of 2018 is the most exciting phase this year with the slew of beautiful albums from the prominent as well as young composers. AR Rahman had 3 releases this year- Chekka ChivanthaVaanam, 2.0 and Sarkar and the composer delivered his best to Manirathnam and However, Sarkar is a huge disappointment from the veteran except for the album's best Oru viral Puratchi. As Yuvan's fans repeatedly comments in social media about the composer's comeback album, but Yuvan really made a wonderful comeback particularly this year with the brilliant 3 albums Peranbu, Pyaar Prema Kaadhal, Genius and the solo song in Bharathiraja's Om.
Coming to the young crop of composers without doubt Santosh Narayanan and Ghibran steals the show this year. Santosh Narayanan delivers big time in Kaala, critically acclaimed Parierum Perumal and Vada Chennai while Ghibran's music continues to be underrated despite beautiful songs in each and every album the composer scored till now in his career. Ghibran had Vishwaroopam2, Aan Devathai and astounding Raatchasan where composer's background score deserves great applause. The album of the year undeniably goes to 96 where Govind Vasantha easily bowls over every other album released this year. The album perfectly complements the matured love portrayed in the movie and the composer's another album Asooravatham also featured a couple of brilliant songs. Govind Vasantha shows immense promise with his third album Seethakathi also considering the singles released so far. Anirudh started off 2018 with the average Thaana Serndha Koottam followed up by peppy album Kolamaavu Kokila and the young composer grabbed Rajinikanth's Petta, but unfortunately, the album fails to ring the bells. Ilayaraja delivered a couple of hummable songs in 60 Vayadhu Maaniram while Merku Thodarchi Malai and Naachiyar feature the maestro's affecting background score, especially with the former film.
Sam CS scored 9 albums in 2018 and the composer is consistent with respect to the quality of the songs and though none of the albums matched the composer's 2017 best Vikram Vedha. Thaman's revamped 2018 turns out to be a fruitful one with Sketch in the first quarter while DSP gave single standout song in Saamy sequel. Imman had Kadaikutty Singam, Seemaraja and Tik Tik Tik this year and none of the songs stick out except for Kurumba.
Composer of the year: Santosh Narayanan
Top 3 Tamil Albums of 2018
1) 96 - Govind Vasantha
2) Pariyerum Perumal - Santosh Narayanan
3) Peranbu - Yuvan Shankar Raja
Top Tamil songs of 2018
1) Vasantha Kaalangal - 96 - Govind Vasantha
2) Pottakaatil Poovasam - Pariyerum Perumaal - Santosh Narayanan
3) Naanagia Nadhimoolame - Vishwaroopam 2 - Ghibran
4) Bhoomi Bhoomi - Chekka Chivantha Vaanam - AR Rahman
5) Geedhara Kiliye - Nimir - Darbuka Shiva
6) Kannamma - Kaala - Santosh Narayanan
7) Vaanthooral - Peranbu - Yuvan Shankar Raja
8) Pesugindren Pesugindren - Aan Devathai - Ghibran
9) Never Let me go - Pyaar Prema Kaadhal - Yuvan Shankar Raja
10) Oru Viral Puratchi - Sarkar - AR Rahman
11) Rowdy Baby - Maari 2
12) Arumbey - Kaali - Vijay Antony
13) Uyir Uruvaadha - Iravukku Aayiram Kangal - Sam CS
14) Ullaala - Petta - Anirudh
15) Kannanin Leelai - Vanjagar Ulagam - Sam CS
Songs worth mentioning
16) Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiye - Vadachennai - Santosh Narayanan
17) Pullinangal - 2.0 - AR Rahman
18) Hey Piriyame Piriyame - Raatchasan - Ghibran
19) Nenjil Maamazhai - Nimir - Ajaneesh Loknath
20) Saattayin Munayil - Om - Yuvan Shankar Raja
21) Kanna Enthan Thaaye - Amudha - Arun Gopan
22) Kalavarame - Thamizhpadam 2 - N Kannan
23) Kalyana Vayasu - Kolamaavu Kokila - Anirudh
24) Aladhi Anbai - Asuravatham - Govind Vasantha
25) Mayakkuraane - Annanukku Jai - Arrol Corelli
26) Yedhedho Aanene - Mr. Chandramouli - Sam CS
27) Adhiroobaney - Saamy Square - Devisri Prasad
28) Kodi Maangani - Party - Premgi Amaran
29) Kurumba - Tik Tik Tik - D Imman
30) Raja Raja Kula - NOTA - Sam CS
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in Jiosaavn.
Telugu:
The Telugu music scene of 2018 belongs to Vivek Sagar and Gopi Sundar. Vivek Sagar delivers the stunning Sammohanam and Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi and the composer continues to churn out the wacky songs in style. Gopi Sundar makes complete Telugu audience to groove for his immensely catchy Inkem Inkem Kaavale and turned that song into youth anthem. Composer delivers equally fine songs in Sailaja Reddy Alludu also but his other two releases Tej I Love you and Pantham turned out to be the dud affair. Anirudh Ravichander and Jakes Bejoy enter Tollywood in style with Agnyathavaasi and Taxiwala respectively. Sharreth returned to Tollywood after 4 years with Naa Nuvve and the composer leaves his indelible mark with some of the track in the album especially Chiniki Chiniki.2017's composer of the year Radhan has very muted year with Hushaaru and Manasuku Nachindi while another underrated composer Achu delivered brilliant track Rakshasi in Neevevaro (Adhe Kangal's Telugu remake). Ajaneesh Loknath debuts in Tollywood with Kirik Party's remake and the composer choose to stick with the original tunes and followed up with pretty solid album Nannu Dochukunduvate. Sandeep Chowta gave remarkable tracks in Mehbooba
Mickey J Meyer breezes through with the Mahanati soundtrack and sticks to his signature tunes in Srinivasa Kalyanam. Apart from Rangasthalam, none of the albums of DSP makes the cut. Thaman revamps his style of music in 2018 and it's a rewarding year for him with Gayatri, Tholi Prema and Chal Mohan Ranga being the notable one for the composer. Vishal Chandrasekhar ends the year with the splendid Padi Padi Leche Manasu. Prashanth R Vihari marks his presence this year with Chi La Sow and melodious outing in Antariksham.
Composer of the year: Vivek Sagar
Top 3 Telugu Albums of 2018
1) Sammohanam - Vivek Sagar
2) Agnyaathavaasi - Anirudh
3) Padi Padi Leche Manasu - Vishal Chandrashekar
Top Telugu Songs of 2018
1) Inkem Inkem Kaavale - Geetha Govindam - Gopi Sundar
2) Oohalu Ooreke Gaalanthaa - Sammohanam - Vivek Sagar
3) Samayama - Antariksham 9000 KMPH - Prashanth R Vihari
4) Yentha Sakkagunnave - Rangasthalam - Devisri Prasad
5) O My Lovely Lalana - Padi Padi Leche Manasu - Vishal Chandrasekhar
6) Sada Nannu - Mahanati - Mickey J Meyer
7) Pilla Raa - RX 100 - Chaitan Bharadwaj
8) Gaali Vaaluga - Agnyaathavaasi - Anirudh
9) Rakshasi Rakshasi - Neevevaro - Achu
10) Maate Vinadhuga - Taxiwaala - Jakes Bejoy
11) Aagi Aagi - Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi - Vivek Sagar
12) Oh Priyaa Naa Priya - Mehbooba - Sandeep Chowta
13) O Cheli Thaara - Sammohanam - Vivek Sagar
14) Ardham Leni Navvu - Chal Mohan Ranga - Thaman
15) Inthe Inthena - Nannu Dochukunduvate - Ajaneesh Loknath
Songs worth mentioning
16) Chiniki Chiniki - Naa Nuvve - Shareth
17) Mellaga Mellaga - Chi La Sow - Prashanth R Vihari
18) Yenti Yenti - Geetha Govindam - Gopi Sundar
19) Pelli Pandhiri - Shailaja Reddy Alludu - Gopi Sundar
20) Neelo Ninnu - Kirrak Party - Ajaneesh Loknath
21) Bharat Ane Nenu - Bharat Ane Nenu - Devisri Prasad
22) Ninnila - Tholi Prema - Thaman
23) Thella Thella - Gayatri - Thaman
24) Asha Paasam - C/O Kancharapalem - Sweekar Agasthi
25) Dhaari Choodu - Krishnarjuna Yudham - HipHop Tamizha
26) Andhamaina Chandamama - Tej I Love You - Gopi Sundar
27) Na Na Na - Hushaaru - Radhan
28) Modhalaudhaam - Srinivasa Kalyanam - Mickey J Meyer
29) Mandaara - Bhaagamathie - Thaman
30) Ee Waiting - Idi Naa love story - Srinath Vijay
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in JioSaavn.
Hindi:
Hindi film music definitely belongs to Amit Trivedi this year and this is the busiest year for the composer with whooping 9 albums but unfortunately, he is unable to deliver well in all the albums. However the show stopper is definitely Anurag Kashyap's Manmarziyan, and the album is an enjoyable package brimming with Punjabi roots all across the tracks. The composer is equally brilliant in the critically acclaimed Andhadhun. SEL shines with Raazi while Rahman delivers an enjoyable couple of songs in Sanju. Ajay Atul involved in bigger Bollywood projects this year and Dhadak, the remake of Marathi Sairat is the winner with an irresistible set of songs though falls tad lower than the original. Thugs of Hindustan and Zero are relatively underwhelming affair from the duo. Shantanu Moitra's single release in 2018 is akin to the movie October, emotional set of melodies which tugs the strings of the heart. The surprising winner of 2018 is Niladri Kumar and Joi Barua's Laila Majnu and the composers deliver one of the fine album of this year. The multi-composer soundtrack which is routine in Bollywood fails most of the time, but the group of Indie musicians Prateek Khuhad, Anurag Saikia, Slow Cheetah and Imaad Shah did right in Karwaan. Sneha Khanwalker returns in style with Manto. The main problem of the Hindi albums in recent years is the myriad number of remixes which is a huge turn off when one listens to Hindi music.
Composer of the year: Amit Trivedi
Top 3 Hindi albums of 2018
1) Manmarziyan - Amit Trivedi
2) Laila Majnu - Nildri Kumar and Joi Barua
3) Raazi - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Top Hindi Songs of 2018
1) Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain - Manto - Sneha Khanwalkar
2) Aahista - Laila Majnu - Niladri Kumar
3) Chonch Ladhiyaan - Manmarziyaan - Amit Trivedi
4) Ae Watan - Raazi - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
5) Chaav Laaga - Sui Dhaaga - Anu Malik
6) Hafiz Hafiz - Laila Majnu - Niladri Kumar
7) Sachhi Mohabbat - Manmarziyaan - Amit Trivedi
8) Binte Dil - Padmaavat - Sanjay Leela Bhansali
9) Ruby Ruby - Sanju - AR Rahman
10) Dhadak - Dhadak - Ajay-Atul
11) Naina Da Kya Kasoor - Andhadhun - Amit Trivedi
12) Tumbbad - Tumbbad - Ajay Atul
13) Bohot Dukha Mann - Mukkabaaz - Rachit Arora
14) Dilbaro - Raazi - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
15) Kamariya - Stree - Sachin Jigar
Songs worth mentioning:
16) Soorma Anthem - Soorma - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
17) Monobina - Gold - Tanishq Bagchi
18) Heartquake - Karwaan - Anurag Saikia
19) Manwaa - October - Shantanu Moitra
20) Kuch Anoke Rules - 102 Not Out - Salim Sulaiman
21) Ghoomar - Padmaavat - Sanjay Leela Bhansali
22) Aaj Se Teri - Padman - Amit Trivedi
23) Hello Hello - Pataakha - Vishal Bhardwaj
24) Tafreeh - Bhavesh Joshi Superhero - Amit Trivedi
25) Vashmalle - Thugs of Hindostan - Ajay Atul
26) Kya Kahoon Janeman - Namaste England - Mannan Shaah
27) This party is over now - Mitron - Yo Yo Honey Singh
28) Badhaaiyan Tenu - Badhaai Ho - Tanishk Bagchi
29) Oye Hichki - Hichki - Jasleen Royal
30) Jaan Nisaar - Kedarnath - Amit Trivedi
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in JioSaavn.
Malayalam:
Malayalam Industry always churns out pure beautiful melodies and 2018 is not different but unfortunately, I couldn't follow up every album which got released. So this list may miss up any songs which may be quite popular among the listeners who follow up Malayalam closely. Nevertheless, I'll list of the songs which I enjoyed pretty much in 2018.
Composer of the year: Shaan Rahman
Top 3 Malayalam albums of 2018:
1) Aravindante Athidikal - Shaan Rahman
2) Poomaram - Assorted composers
3) Aami - M Jayachandran
Top Malayalam Albums of 2018
1) Endhe Kanna - Aravindante Athidikal - Shaan Rahman
2) Njano Ravo - Kammara Sambhavam - Gopi Sundar (Not available in Saavn)
3) Pranayamayi Radha - Aami - M Jayachandran
4) Arikilundu Njaanengilum - Poomaram - Vishnu Sivasankar(Not available in Saavn)
5) Kaathangal - Swathanthiram Ardharathriyil - Jakes Bejoy
6) Jeevamshamayi - Theevandi - Kailas Menon
7) Rasathi - Aravindante Athidikal - Shaan Rahman
8) Kannaanthalir - Velakkariyayirunnalum Neeyen Mohavalli - Viswajith
9) Mama Sa Bibo - Iblis - Dawn Vincent
10) Pranayapoo - Oru Kuprasidha Payyan - Ouseppachan
11) Kanne Kanne - Mandharam - Mujeeb Majeed
12) Kadavathoru Thoni - Poomaram - Gireesh Kuttan
13) Kannum Kannum - Vikadakumaran - Rahul Raj(Not available in Saavn)
14) Nenjinulil - Thattumpurathu Achuthan - Deepankumaran(Not available in Saavn)
15) Thodu Thodu - Angane Njanum Preminchu - Hesham Abdul Wahab
Songs worth mentioning
16) Ente Shivane- Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri- Sayanora Philip
17) Aararo - Koode - Raghu Dixit
18) Ore Nila Ore Veyil - B Tech - Rahul Raj
19) Nilapakshi - Maradona - Sushin Shyam
20) Karineela Kannulla Pennu - Joseph - Ranjin Raj
21) Neelaravil - Nithyaharitha Nayakan - Ranjin Raj
22) Kurrah - Sudani from Nigeria - Rex Vijayan
23) Elampadi Elelo - Oru Kuttanadan blog - Sreenath Shivashankaran
24) Mulla Poovithalo - Abrahaminte Santhathikal - Gopi Sundar
25) Meenukal Vannupoyi - Hey Jude - Ousepachan
26) Kalariyadavum - Kayamkulam Kochunni - Gopi Sundar
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in JioSaavn.
Kannada:
Similar to Malayalam, I haven't followed up each and every album released in Kannada but some of the melodies churned out by the music composers makes me list out those songs. Composer of the year is undeniably Charan Raj whose Tagaru and the Jeerjimbe (which secured Karnataka state film award for best music director) are the impressive albums I listened in Kannada this year. The two songs which got released in Jeerjimbe till now are splendid and not sure whether any more songs are there. The other notable releases were Sachin Warrier's Katheyondu Shuruvaagide, Vasuki Vaibhav's Sarkari Hi.Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge:Ramanna Rai and Bindumalini's NathiCharami.
Composer of the year: Charan Raj
Best Kannada Albums of 2018
1) Tagaru - Charan Raj
2) Nathicharami - Bindhumalini
3) Katheyondu Shuruvagide - Sachin Warrier
Top Kannada songs of 2018
1) Arere Avala Naguva - Sarkari Hi.Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu - Vasuki Vaibhav
2) Mental Ho Jawa - Tagaru - Charan Raj
3) Dheemtha - Katheyondu Shuruvagide - Sachin Warrier
4) Bhaavaloka - Nathicharami - Bindhumalini
5) Balma - Tagaru - Charan Raj
6) Vasundhare - Nathicharami - Bindhumalini
7) Yaako Yeno - Jeerjimbe - Charan Raj
8) Holeva Holeyaachege - Ammachi Yemba Nenapu - Pt Kashinath Pattar
9) Shaakuntle Sikkalu - Naduve Antaravirali - Kadri Manikanth
10) Jaleela - Ambi Ning Vayassaytho - Arjun Janya
11) Nooraaru Bannagalu - Sarkari Hi.Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu - Vasuki Vaibhav
12) Hosa Padmavathi - Johnny Johnny Yes Papa - Ajaneesh Loknath
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in JioSaavn.
It's the time of the year and obviously, every site or blog spots will come up with the list and I also join the bandwagon with this post. But this year to really sums up, I couldn't review many of the albums I listened to because of my full-time work responsibilities. Hopefully planning to allocate proper time for the next year, maybe I can keep this as my goal for 2019. However, I was able to listen to the songs of most of the albums released in 2018 across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam languages. Obviously, the list and choices are purely personal and do share your list in the comments. It's always one can find good songs from the other's list and more is merrier.
Note: The list considers only the albums released till Dec 15 2018.
Tamil:
The first half of 2018 is pretty tedious one as far as music is concerned with the solo outlier being the Nimir album by Darbuka Shiva and Ajaneesh Loknath. Apart from the few released singles of ENPT (Ennai Nokki Paayum Thotta) both Darbuka Shiva and Ajaneesh Loknath doesn't have any other releases. The Second half of 2018 is the most exciting phase this year with the slew of beautiful albums from the prominent as well as young composers. AR Rahman had 3 releases this year- Chekka ChivanthaVaanam, 2.0 and Sarkar and the composer delivered his best to Manirathnam and However, Sarkar is a huge disappointment from the veteran except for the album's best Oru viral Puratchi. As Yuvan's fans repeatedly comments in social media about the composer's comeback album, but Yuvan really made a wonderful comeback particularly this year with the brilliant 3 albums Peranbu, Pyaar Prema Kaadhal, Genius and the solo song in Bharathiraja's Om.
Coming to the young crop of composers without doubt Santosh Narayanan and Ghibran steals the show this year. Santosh Narayanan delivers big time in Kaala, critically acclaimed Parierum Perumal and Vada Chennai while Ghibran's music continues to be underrated despite beautiful songs in each and every album the composer scored till now in his career. Ghibran had Vishwaroopam2, Aan Devathai and astounding Raatchasan where composer's background score deserves great applause. The album of the year undeniably goes to 96 where Govind Vasantha easily bowls over every other album released this year. The album perfectly complements the matured love portrayed in the movie and the composer's another album Asooravatham also featured a couple of brilliant songs. Govind Vasantha shows immense promise with his third album Seethakathi also considering the singles released so far. Anirudh started off 2018 with the average Thaana Serndha Koottam followed up by peppy album Kolamaavu Kokila and the young composer grabbed Rajinikanth's Petta, but unfortunately, the album fails to ring the bells. Ilayaraja delivered a couple of hummable songs in 60 Vayadhu Maaniram while Merku Thodarchi Malai and Naachiyar feature the maestro's affecting background score, especially with the former film.
Sam CS scored 9 albums in 2018 and the composer is consistent with respect to the quality of the songs and though none of the albums matched the composer's 2017 best Vikram Vedha. Thaman's revamped 2018 turns out to be a fruitful one with Sketch in the first quarter while DSP gave single standout song in Saamy sequel. Imman had Kadaikutty Singam, Seemaraja and Tik Tik Tik this year and none of the songs stick out except for Kurumba.
Composer of the year: Santosh Narayanan
Top 3 Tamil Albums of 2018
1) 96 - Govind Vasantha
2) Pariyerum Perumal - Santosh Narayanan
3) Peranbu - Yuvan Shankar Raja
Top Tamil songs of 2018
1) Vasantha Kaalangal - 96 - Govind Vasantha
2) Pottakaatil Poovasam - Pariyerum Perumaal - Santosh Narayanan
3) Naanagia Nadhimoolame - Vishwaroopam 2 - Ghibran
4) Bhoomi Bhoomi - Chekka Chivantha Vaanam - AR Rahman
5) Geedhara Kiliye - Nimir - Darbuka Shiva
6) Kannamma - Kaala - Santosh Narayanan
7) Vaanthooral - Peranbu - Yuvan Shankar Raja
8) Pesugindren Pesugindren - Aan Devathai - Ghibran
9) Never Let me go - Pyaar Prema Kaadhal - Yuvan Shankar Raja
10) Oru Viral Puratchi - Sarkar - AR Rahman
11) Rowdy Baby - Maari 2
12) Arumbey - Kaali - Vijay Antony
13) Uyir Uruvaadha - Iravukku Aayiram Kangal - Sam CS
14) Ullaala - Petta - Anirudh
15) Kannanin Leelai - Vanjagar Ulagam - Sam CS
Songs worth mentioning
16) Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiye - Vadachennai - Santosh Narayanan
17) Pullinangal - 2.0 - AR Rahman
18) Hey Piriyame Piriyame - Raatchasan - Ghibran
19) Nenjil Maamazhai - Nimir - Ajaneesh Loknath
20) Saattayin Munayil - Om - Yuvan Shankar Raja
21) Kanna Enthan Thaaye - Amudha - Arun Gopan
22) Kalavarame - Thamizhpadam 2 - N Kannan
23) Kalyana Vayasu - Kolamaavu Kokila - Anirudh
24) Aladhi Anbai - Asuravatham - Govind Vasantha
25) Mayakkuraane - Annanukku Jai - Arrol Corelli
26) Yedhedho Aanene - Mr. Chandramouli - Sam CS
27) Adhiroobaney - Saamy Square - Devisri Prasad
28) Kodi Maangani - Party - Premgi Amaran
29) Kurumba - Tik Tik Tik - D Imman
30) Raja Raja Kula - NOTA - Sam CS
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in Jiosaavn.
Telugu:
The Telugu music scene of 2018 belongs to Vivek Sagar and Gopi Sundar. Vivek Sagar delivers the stunning Sammohanam and Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi and the composer continues to churn out the wacky songs in style. Gopi Sundar makes complete Telugu audience to groove for his immensely catchy Inkem Inkem Kaavale and turned that song into youth anthem. Composer delivers equally fine songs in Sailaja Reddy Alludu also but his other two releases Tej I Love you and Pantham turned out to be the dud affair. Anirudh Ravichander and Jakes Bejoy enter Tollywood in style with Agnyathavaasi and Taxiwala respectively. Sharreth returned to Tollywood after 4 years with Naa Nuvve and the composer leaves his indelible mark with some of the track in the album especially Chiniki Chiniki.2017's composer of the year Radhan has very muted year with Hushaaru and Manasuku Nachindi while another underrated composer Achu delivered brilliant track Rakshasi in Neevevaro (Adhe Kangal's Telugu remake). Ajaneesh Loknath debuts in Tollywood with Kirik Party's remake and the composer choose to stick with the original tunes and followed up with pretty solid album Nannu Dochukunduvate. Sandeep Chowta gave remarkable tracks in Mehbooba
Mickey J Meyer breezes through with the Mahanati soundtrack and sticks to his signature tunes in Srinivasa Kalyanam. Apart from Rangasthalam, none of the albums of DSP makes the cut. Thaman revamps his style of music in 2018 and it's a rewarding year for him with Gayatri, Tholi Prema and Chal Mohan Ranga being the notable one for the composer. Vishal Chandrasekhar ends the year with the splendid Padi Padi Leche Manasu. Prashanth R Vihari marks his presence this year with Chi La Sow and melodious outing in Antariksham.
Composer of the year: Vivek Sagar
Top 3 Telugu Albums of 2018
1) Sammohanam - Vivek Sagar
2) Agnyaathavaasi - Anirudh
3) Padi Padi Leche Manasu - Vishal Chandrashekar
Top Telugu Songs of 2018
1) Inkem Inkem Kaavale - Geetha Govindam - Gopi Sundar
2) Oohalu Ooreke Gaalanthaa - Sammohanam - Vivek Sagar
3) Samayama - Antariksham 9000 KMPH - Prashanth R Vihari
4) Yentha Sakkagunnave - Rangasthalam - Devisri Prasad
5) O My Lovely Lalana - Padi Padi Leche Manasu - Vishal Chandrasekhar
6) Sada Nannu - Mahanati - Mickey J Meyer
7) Pilla Raa - RX 100 - Chaitan Bharadwaj
8) Gaali Vaaluga - Agnyaathavaasi - Anirudh
9) Rakshasi Rakshasi - Neevevaro - Achu
10) Maate Vinadhuga - Taxiwaala - Jakes Bejoy
11) Aagi Aagi - Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi - Vivek Sagar
12) Oh Priyaa Naa Priya - Mehbooba - Sandeep Chowta
13) O Cheli Thaara - Sammohanam - Vivek Sagar
14) Ardham Leni Navvu - Chal Mohan Ranga - Thaman
15) Inthe Inthena - Nannu Dochukunduvate - Ajaneesh Loknath
Songs worth mentioning
16) Chiniki Chiniki - Naa Nuvve - Shareth
17) Mellaga Mellaga - Chi La Sow - Prashanth R Vihari
18) Yenti Yenti - Geetha Govindam - Gopi Sundar
19) Pelli Pandhiri - Shailaja Reddy Alludu - Gopi Sundar
20) Neelo Ninnu - Kirrak Party - Ajaneesh Loknath
21) Bharat Ane Nenu - Bharat Ane Nenu - Devisri Prasad
22) Ninnila - Tholi Prema - Thaman
23) Thella Thella - Gayatri - Thaman
24) Asha Paasam - C/O Kancharapalem - Sweekar Agasthi
25) Dhaari Choodu - Krishnarjuna Yudham - HipHop Tamizha
26) Andhamaina Chandamama - Tej I Love You - Gopi Sundar
27) Na Na Na - Hushaaru - Radhan
28) Modhalaudhaam - Srinivasa Kalyanam - Mickey J Meyer
29) Mandaara - Bhaagamathie - Thaman
30) Ee Waiting - Idi Naa love story - Srinath Vijay
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in JioSaavn.
Hindi:
Hindi film music definitely belongs to Amit Trivedi this year and this is the busiest year for the composer with whooping 9 albums but unfortunately, he is unable to deliver well in all the albums. However the show stopper is definitely Anurag Kashyap's Manmarziyan, and the album is an enjoyable package brimming with Punjabi roots all across the tracks. The composer is equally brilliant in the critically acclaimed Andhadhun. SEL shines with Raazi while Rahman delivers an enjoyable couple of songs in Sanju. Ajay Atul involved in bigger Bollywood projects this year and Dhadak, the remake of Marathi Sairat is the winner with an irresistible set of songs though falls tad lower than the original. Thugs of Hindustan and Zero are relatively underwhelming affair from the duo. Shantanu Moitra's single release in 2018 is akin to the movie October, emotional set of melodies which tugs the strings of the heart. The surprising winner of 2018 is Niladri Kumar and Joi Barua's Laila Majnu and the composers deliver one of the fine album of this year. The multi-composer soundtrack which is routine in Bollywood fails most of the time, but the group of Indie musicians Prateek Khuhad, Anurag Saikia, Slow Cheetah and Imaad Shah did right in Karwaan. Sneha Khanwalker returns in style with Manto. The main problem of the Hindi albums in recent years is the myriad number of remixes which is a huge turn off when one listens to Hindi music.
Composer of the year: Amit Trivedi
Top 3 Hindi albums of 2018
1) Manmarziyan - Amit Trivedi
2) Laila Majnu - Nildri Kumar and Joi Barua
3) Raazi - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Top Hindi Songs of 2018
1) Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain - Manto - Sneha Khanwalkar
2) Aahista - Laila Majnu - Niladri Kumar
3) Chonch Ladhiyaan - Manmarziyaan - Amit Trivedi
4) Ae Watan - Raazi - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
5) Chaav Laaga - Sui Dhaaga - Anu Malik
6) Hafiz Hafiz - Laila Majnu - Niladri Kumar
7) Sachhi Mohabbat - Manmarziyaan - Amit Trivedi
8) Binte Dil - Padmaavat - Sanjay Leela Bhansali
9) Ruby Ruby - Sanju - AR Rahman
10) Dhadak - Dhadak - Ajay-Atul
11) Naina Da Kya Kasoor - Andhadhun - Amit Trivedi
12) Tumbbad - Tumbbad - Ajay Atul
13) Bohot Dukha Mann - Mukkabaaz - Rachit Arora
14) Dilbaro - Raazi - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
15) Kamariya - Stree - Sachin Jigar
Songs worth mentioning:
16) Soorma Anthem - Soorma - Shankar Ehsaan Loy
17) Monobina - Gold - Tanishq Bagchi
18) Heartquake - Karwaan - Anurag Saikia
19) Manwaa - October - Shantanu Moitra
20) Kuch Anoke Rules - 102 Not Out - Salim Sulaiman
21) Ghoomar - Padmaavat - Sanjay Leela Bhansali
22) Aaj Se Teri - Padman - Amit Trivedi
23) Hello Hello - Pataakha - Vishal Bhardwaj
24) Tafreeh - Bhavesh Joshi Superhero - Amit Trivedi
25) Vashmalle - Thugs of Hindostan - Ajay Atul
26) Kya Kahoon Janeman - Namaste England - Mannan Shaah
27) This party is over now - Mitron - Yo Yo Honey Singh
28) Badhaaiyan Tenu - Badhaai Ho - Tanishk Bagchi
29) Oye Hichki - Hichki - Jasleen Royal
30) Jaan Nisaar - Kedarnath - Amit Trivedi
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in JioSaavn.
Malayalam:
Malayalam Industry always churns out pure beautiful melodies and 2018 is not different but unfortunately, I couldn't follow up every album which got released. So this list may miss up any songs which may be quite popular among the listeners who follow up Malayalam closely. Nevertheless, I'll list of the songs which I enjoyed pretty much in 2018.
Composer of the year: Shaan Rahman
Top 3 Malayalam albums of 2018:
1) Aravindante Athidikal - Shaan Rahman
2) Poomaram - Assorted composers
3) Aami - M Jayachandran
Top Malayalam Albums of 2018
1) Endhe Kanna - Aravindante Athidikal - Shaan Rahman
2) Njano Ravo - Kammara Sambhavam - Gopi Sundar (Not available in Saavn)
3) Pranayamayi Radha - Aami - M Jayachandran
4) Arikilundu Njaanengilum - Poomaram - Vishnu Sivasankar(Not available in Saavn)
5) Kaathangal - Swathanthiram Ardharathriyil - Jakes Bejoy
6) Jeevamshamayi - Theevandi - Kailas Menon
7) Rasathi - Aravindante Athidikal - Shaan Rahman
8) Kannaanthalir - Velakkariyayirunnalum Neeyen Mohavalli - Viswajith
9) Mama Sa Bibo - Iblis - Dawn Vincent
10) Pranayapoo - Oru Kuprasidha Payyan - Ouseppachan
11) Kanne Kanne - Mandharam - Mujeeb Majeed
12) Kadavathoru Thoni - Poomaram - Gireesh Kuttan
13) Kannum Kannum - Vikadakumaran - Rahul Raj(Not available in Saavn)
14) Nenjinulil - Thattumpurathu Achuthan - Deepankumaran(Not available in Saavn)
15) Thodu Thodu - Angane Njanum Preminchu - Hesham Abdul Wahab
Songs worth mentioning
16) Ente Shivane- Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri- Sayanora Philip
17) Aararo - Koode - Raghu Dixit
18) Ore Nila Ore Veyil - B Tech - Rahul Raj
19) Nilapakshi - Maradona - Sushin Shyam
20) Karineela Kannulla Pennu - Joseph - Ranjin Raj
21) Neelaravil - Nithyaharitha Nayakan - Ranjin Raj
22) Kurrah - Sudani from Nigeria - Rex Vijayan
23) Elampadi Elelo - Oru Kuttanadan blog - Sreenath Shivashankaran
24) Mulla Poovithalo - Abrahaminte Santhathikal - Gopi Sundar
25) Meenukal Vannupoyi - Hey Jude - Ousepachan
26) Kalariyadavum - Kayamkulam Kochunni - Gopi Sundar
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in JioSaavn.
Kannada:
Similar to Malayalam, I haven't followed up each and every album released in Kannada but some of the melodies churned out by the music composers makes me list out those songs. Composer of the year is undeniably Charan Raj whose Tagaru and the Jeerjimbe (which secured Karnataka state film award for best music director) are the impressive albums I listened in Kannada this year. The two songs which got released in Jeerjimbe till now are splendid and not sure whether any more songs are there. The other notable releases were Sachin Warrier's Katheyondu Shuruvaagide, Vasuki Vaibhav's Sarkari Hi.Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge:Ramanna Rai and Bindumalini's NathiCharami.
Composer of the year: Charan Raj
Best Kannada Albums of 2018
1) Tagaru - Charan Raj
2) Nathicharami - Bindhumalini
3) Katheyondu Shuruvagide - Sachin Warrier
Top Kannada songs of 2018
1) Arere Avala Naguva - Sarkari Hi.Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu - Vasuki Vaibhav
2) Mental Ho Jawa - Tagaru - Charan Raj
3) Dheemtha - Katheyondu Shuruvagide - Sachin Warrier
4) Bhaavaloka - Nathicharami - Bindhumalini
5) Balma - Tagaru - Charan Raj
6) Vasundhare - Nathicharami - Bindhumalini
7) Yaako Yeno - Jeerjimbe - Charan Raj
8) Holeva Holeyaachege - Ammachi Yemba Nenapu - Pt Kashinath Pattar
9) Shaakuntle Sikkalu - Naduve Antaravirali - Kadri Manikanth
10) Jaleela - Ambi Ning Vayassaytho - Arjun Janya
11) Nooraaru Bannagalu - Sarkari Hi.Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu - Vasuki Vaibhav
12) Hosa Padmavathi - Johnny Johnny Yes Papa - Ajaneesh Loknath
You can listen to the songs as a single playlist in JioSaavn.
