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1): Socha Hai (Farhan Akhtar)

The album starts with 'Socha Hai' that is sung by Farhan Akhtar. His singing looks good in this track. If he wants to continue this art of singing, then he should get proper training. The arrangements of instruments remind you of the Pakistani rock bands' music. The lyrics raise the spirits. Music entices the souls.

Rating: 7/10

2): Pichle Saat Dinon Mein (Farhan Akhtar)

Next follows is yet another Farhan Akhtar's solo, which he renders aptly. The electronic guitar seems spongy to the ears. The lyrical job by his father Javed Akhtar goes well with the flow of the song, whereas the composition glides well too. Apart from everything that is well placed in this track and creates the euphoria atmosphere, nonetheless you feel there is some lacking that does not let you hear it again.

Rating: 5/10

3): Rock On (Farhan Akhtar)

The title track is given you to enjoy with now. 'Rock On' carries the wonderful electrifying singing of Farhan, who aptly sings like a rock star. Lyrics hold weight and so does the composition. The number has been chosen for the promotion of the film and it is accurately doing the job. Go for it.

Rating: 8/10

4): Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein (Dominique Carejo)

Dominique Carjeo has been roped in to trill this rock track, which has a soft feeling attached to it. She warbles the lines with much conviction and appeals you from tip to toe. The lyrical beauty along with the exquisiteness of the music send chill through the body. Lets hear it once again.

Rating: 8/10

5): Zehreeley (Suraj Jagan)

Suraj Jagan, who astonished the listeners with his classy style of singing with the title song of 'Johny Gaddar', comes up to croon this number. He sings it with perfection but is letdown with the mundane quality lyrics penned by the legendary Javed Akhtar. What happened to Shankar Ehsan Loy..? They too disappoint with the poor ilk of composition. A true waste of time. Move on to the next track immediately.

Rating: 1.5/10

6): Tum Ho Toh (Farhan Akhtar)

Farhan moors the belts again to deliver his goods. A soft number, it displays the good singing of Farhan Akhtar. Lyrics are good and the music compliments them appositely.

Rating: 7/10

7): Sindbad – The Sailor (Farhan Akhtar and Raman Mahadevan)

Both the vocalists Farhan and Raman create magic with their vocals while the lyrics attract also. The composition is mesmerizing.

Rating: 7/10

8): Phir Dekhiye (Caralisa Montein)

You get to hear another good vocalist on the album. Caralisa Monteiro who renders with much brilliance and craves a place in your heart. The guitar strings seem saccharine. Javed Akhtar and Shankar Ehsan Loy make the song more gorgeous.

Rating: 7/10

9): Pichle Saat Dinon Mein (Farhan Akhtar)

This is the repeat version of the original track, 'Pichle Saat Dinon Mein' and claims to be the live version. The singer does well and so does the rest of the team. But again the magic is missing.

Rating: 4.5/10

Conclusion:

Shankar Ehsan Loy and Javed Akhtar have earlier worked together for Frahan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Films in 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Lakshya' and 'Don'. They have created ripples with this soundtrack of 'Rock On' also but there certainly are some flaws in this outing as well like 'Zehreeley' and 'Pichle Saat Dinon Mein'. Talking about Farhan Akhtar as a singer, the debutante singer might do well on Bollywood music scene provided that he gets some training and continues this profession seriously. Although the soundtrack has catchy songs to enjoy with nonetheless the oomph factor is missing, which is why it could not get popular with the music lovers. Wish the makers good luck.

Overall RS Rating: 6.5/10

- The reviewer is a popular and experienced Bollywood and Indian TV Analyst. He is swathed with a good rapport with both the swanky worlds of entertainment - Bollywood and Indian Television and the celebs of both of these abodes. You may write to him at the E-mails: goher.punn@yahoo.com, goheriqbal@yahoo.co.uk and bollywood.tv.analyst@gmail.com