| 1 | Sapnay | 4:12 | |||
| 2 | Chaltay Chaltay | 4:38 | |||
| 3 | Tau Phir Aao | 5:48 | |||
| 4 | Aaj | 3:20 | |||
| 5 | Lams | 5:06 | |||
| 6 | Rozen-e-Deewar | 4:11 | |||
| 7 | Jag Chor Diya | 4:32 | |||
| 8 | Yadein | 4:31 | |||
| 9 | Mujhko Satao | 4:09 | |||
| 10 | Malangi | 5:21 |
ALBUM REVIEW
"Rozen-E-Deewar" , one of the most anticipated albums of the year by none other than the famed band "Roxen" ,was scheduled to hit the market by the end of August but the release was delayed which left fans in a state of melancholy.
Ultimately, the album came out this EID and my oh my, was it worth the wait.The album kicks off with their chart topping track "Sapnay”. Now if you all remember, this song totally revamped Roxen’s image as being another band following into the footsteps of JAL.This superb rock track with hefty vocals, lyrics and kickass music in perfect harmony quickly became the highlight of this year and it wouldn’t be wrong to call it the anthem of this summer.
Moving on, the next song is "Chaltay Rahay”, a perfect blend of pop and rock. This song centers around the theme of a deprived love. Now you would think it’s another sad song but no, it s a real catchy number with really meaningful lyrics that go like "Yeh batein khuwab hogaee saraab hogaee mai keh na saka”. The intersting thing about "chaltay rahay" is that it kind of gives you the essence of their single "yaadain"
Although musically speaking, both these numbers are diverse but when you hear it, you can make the connection."Tau phir aao”, now this song is no stranger to the average music listener .This slow-paced,Melodious number with soothing guitar riffs and a voice that could melt anyone's heart,
had landed the band at the top of their competition. The final version of this song is in the album which has been meliorated to a more refined form, that is once again to leave everyone speechless.
"Aas ka jo bhi hai diya paas hee tho woh jal raha
himmaton ko tu aaj barha waadon ko ab na bhula" ,
these are the sentimental lyrics to their track called "Aaj" . Judging by the lyrics, we can see it’s a real fervent track which oozes with hope and the dream of an optimistic tomorrow. It is a really splendid track and the best thing about it which I like , is how the vocalist varies his voice throughout the song hitting high and low notes which really makes this song very unique . It's a small track but still it has that lasting impression making you beg to listen to more of it.
singer's voice and the band's music potential than meets the eye.
PUMP UP THE BASS ! PUMP UP THE VOLUME! GET THE PARTY STARTED! That’s what I would say for their title
track "Rozen-e-Deewar".The title track for any band carries immense significance because it becomes their trademark , a song which the general public associates the band with .This song is a really motivational one which conveys the message of not losing faith in life and to work hard to accomplish your dreams because in life nothing is unattainable, just like a prisoner confined behind bars can still see hope through a hole in his cell wall and know that he has the chance to start new in his life once again, hence the title "rozen-e-deewar" .And as we know that this band's music is all about inspiration for our youth, so that it could touch their lives and give them the courage to do something positive.
This song is PHENOMENAL! And you can clearly see how hard they have worked on this track. The music exudes vigor and energy with confidence-boosting lyrics and the singer’s mesmerizing vocals are definitely gonna make this track the creme de la creme of all the current music out there. (On a personal note, Musti's voclas are scorching Hot in this track)
Coming to one of my personal favourite songs, "Jag chor diya” is next in line and this song is just astounding.Once again you get to see a different streak of their music.It’s a mix of punjabi and urdu lyrics and seeing today's musicians, who knew that punjabi would be so desirable once again. It starts off slow and then as the chorus approaches,the music blasts off which is really the best part of the song. You have to really hear it to experience the sensations portrayed in this number.I am warning you, this song WILL get stuck in your head.It’s as good as it gets.
"YAADAIN" was Roxen's debut single and it was the song that placed them on the map. It was a massive hit and the entire craze back in 2004. But along with the publicity they acquired, they were also criticized for being another Jal wannabe band.I always thought this was a mediocre song Anyhow, "Yaadain" has been totally revamped with more powerful vocals and lively upbeat music. The new sound is really enchanting and all those who liked the previous version will definitely savor from it.
The album concludes with "malangi”, which is an east- meets-west instrumental with a few alaaps in the background .I really fancied the parts where the tabla and guitars merge together which gives it a feel of Junoon's "heer" but no doubt "malangi" has that distinct Roxen flavor . I won't compare it to "Lams" though because "Lams" is a class of its own and it’s kind of better than malangi but either way these two tracks prove the band isn't your typical rock band.
To all those people who thought they were another ATIF or JAL following band, they can just keep hush because this album proves that Roxen can make their own original music and they are here to stay for a long long time. They have all the traits to reach the top and after listening to this album, THEY ALREADY ARE! This cd is a smack to all those who thought
A note to all other musicians: Steer clear because Roxen is here to Rule!
P.S. A word of thanks to Sangeet Records who did a marvellous job in distributing this album all around the world outside Pakistan and who made it their priority to provide their customers with the best sound and production quality they could offer . They sincerely did their part in promoting the band and made sure that we got our albums on time .
Rizwana Malik
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