The opening number of Jodi Breakers 'Kunwara' draws one

attention this track created by Salim -Sulaiman whose famous Band Baja Barat numb 'Ayvni Ayvni' still rocks in may DJ parties.  But overall this album is a mixed bag .  The song 'Kunwara' - a typical shaadi number - with the relevant DJ mix and the use of the shehnai makes for a peppy and feel-good beginning. Salim's vocals are very nice.

This song is followed by the item number Bipasha - beautifully sung by Shradha Pundit. This number has everything working for it - from Pundit's seductive voice to the lyrics, from the styles of music used in it (an arrangement of hip-hop, and qawali) to the beat. 'Bipasha' is also featured in a remix version

in the album.

After two peppy numbers, 'Darmiyan' is a slow number .

Unfortunately it does not shine.  Shafqat Amanat Ali is the lead singer of this one that gives the listeners nothing new. Salim Merchant comes in with some English words. The reprise version by Shreya

Ghoshal is pretty good basically owing a lot to her talent.

Mujhko Teri Zaroorat Hai is a number that does nothing much to please. Salim Merchant doesn't impress, although Shadaab Faridi makes up for Merchant's limitation. This track also has a remix version rendered by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and that truly makes all the difference.

The album of 'Jodi Breakers' ends with Jab Main Tumhare

Saath Hun sung by Benny Dayal and Shilpa Rao. This jazzy

number makes ample use of the saxophone. A well-delivered

track by the singers makes for a fair end of the album. Overall, Jodi Breakers is an average album and has nothing spectacular to boast about.

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