Dil Ki Rani

Alisha's main influence in the past has predominantly been Madonna. However, for the first track, "Love Around The World", Alisha has been 'inspired' by that other American diva, Cher! The same vocal electronic 'interference' (for want of a better word) is used as in Cher's mega-hit, "Believe". The song may sound corny at first but it is surprisingly catchy after a couple of listens. I guess Alisha must have done something right when composing and writing this number.

"Vah-Vah" has more instant appeal and has Biddu's typical style of music, displaying shades of "Made In India" and Sonu Nigam's "Kismat".The slight bhangra flavour ensures that this song will at least get noticed.

After "Made In India", Shyam Anuragi then pens "Chhoti Si Baat" - Can you guess which is better? Maybe its not fair to compare the two songs as they belong to completely different genre. Standing alone, "Chhoti Si Baat" is a pleasant enough number but you'll find yourself struggling to remember the tune once it's over!

What is happening in this next number?! Alisha puts on a thick 'street' accent for "I Love Your Money Money" - a female version of Aamir Khan's "Munna" in RANGEELA would be the best way to describe Alisha's 'character' in this song! Along with the weird title, you also get to here lines like, "Vhen vill you tell your maather and faather..." and, " I made for you, You made for me, Together we make a love ishtory...." The song holds your interest due to Alisha's enjoyably comic rendition, but it's not a song you want to here again and again.

The album may have been named after the next track, but "Dil Ki Rani" is the dullest number on the album! This song is a total bore, only noteworthy for Alisha's good rendition in a higher pitch than she's accustomed to.

"Shaayad" is a slow romantic number that is enjoyable while it lasts, but there is no residual desire to hear it repeatedly. The song has a hip-hop feel to it and sounds very similar to a lot of recent western songs in this genre.

Biddu has revived one of his old english disco numbers from the '70's with the next track, surprisingly titled "Disco"! The line,"Disco, My baby loves disco...." sounds familiar but I'm too young to remember the original number which the CD jacket tells us was penned by Jack Robinson(?). Alisha does the honours for the lyrics in this hindi version.

The last track, "Bas", returns us to the trademark 'made-in-india' sounds of Biddu, this time with "traditional" lyrics (I've never heard them before!). Alisha sings this one in a more indian style and stretches her vocal chords a little more. This song gives us a glimpse of her brilliant vocal talent which she displayed more fully in her last album, ANTARATMA.