It is widely believed that Abhijeet made his singing debut in 1990 in the Salman Khan starrer, Baaghi, with hits like "Chandni Raat Hai" and "Har Kasam Se Badi Hai". However, Abhijeet actually made his debut seven years earlier when R.D.Burman gave him his break as the voice for Dev Anand’s son, Suneil Anand in Anand Aur Anand. The complicated and idiotic plot ensured the ill-fate of this movie and this good soundtrack sank alongside the film.

The album begins with "Main Awara Hi Sahi", an Abhijeet solo with a fusion of Latin rhythms and modern jazz. As the lead character plays the guitar in the film, the arrangements also incorporate some electric guitar pieces which can be heard in many of the tracks on this album. Despite all the heavy percussion, the tune is soft and catchy. Abhijeet, although sounding a little immature, manages to hit all the notes perfectly and even does some Kishore Kumar-style yodeling. Listen out for the final note which Abhijeet holds for an impressive twelve seconds.

The romantic duet, "Nasha Hai, Mujhe Bhi", conveys the innocence of teenage love. Abhijeet performs the arduous task of singing alongside Lata Mangeshkar and the result is an enjoyable, repeat-worthy number. The song has a ‘conversational’ quality about it which is enhanced by the stereo mixing: Abhijeet can be heard only through the left speaker, while Lata’s replies permeate through the right.

The group song, "Waadon Ki Shaam Aayi", has some very varied arrangements. There’s a calypso vibe for the chorus, the incorporation of tabla with jazz for the verses, and Spanish flamenco and rock influences for the interludes. Not forgetting the heavy electric guitar pieces once again. Add to all this an ear-friendly tune and impeccable singing from Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar and Abhijeet, and you have yourselves a repeat candidate!

The proceedings switch to a sombre mood with "Mere Liye Soona Soona, Sara Jahan Soona Soona". The lyrics sound a bit self-indulgent and Kishore Kumar just ends up sounding like he’s whining. However, the arrangements and the tune are worth a listen.

"Hum Kya Hain", is composed in the style of a ghazal. R.D.Burman even roped in teen-ghazal singer of the time, Peenaz Masani, to recite the poetry, while Kishore Kumar sang it effortlessly. The song is very reminiscent of the songs Burman composed for Dev Anand in the seventies.

Things get lively for the final number on the album. "Lag Jaa Gale Se Lag Jaa", is an enjoyable Qawwali with good singing from Kishore Kumar, Shailendra Singh, Peenaz Masani and Punjabi singer, Dilraj Kaur. One wonders why R.D.Burman didn’t have the conviction to let Abhijeet sing this number. Instead the very capable Shailendra Singh gave playback for Suneil Anand in this song.

Anand Aur Anand is a great soundtrack made up of a variety of different styled songs. If you can get your hands on it, you’ll be able to experience some really good tunes that have been criminally neglected.