(Interestingly enough, this film actually name-drops that Bollywood classic, not once, but twice.) The incessant slo-mo and heavy focus on music are central to Kashyap's vision, except here, bombastic musical numbers are traded in for near-constant needle drops with the most on-the-nose lyrics imaginable. Gangs of Wasseypur definitely carries some of the Bollywood landmarks demonstrated in other offerings like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. However, both parts are almost uniformly enjoyable Bollywood offerings, with Part 2 taking the edge. The rustic touch is still very much there, but the canvas of the music is much larger and explosive.Lengthy films will sometimes elicit responses from critics saying, "That would've been better if they had cut the film in half." With Gangs of Wasseypur, Anurag Kashyap took that idea to heart, literally splitting his epic gangster saga right down the middle into two equally hefty 2-hour-40-minute parts. Go for this soundtrack if you enjoyed listening to its predecessor. This one is a winner and one of the best among the lot. Interplay of sounds, dubstep mash-ups and electronic loops get the adrenaline rushing. KKL presents the track in a new and heavier avatar. The track Keh ke loonga has become synonymous with Gangs of Wasseypur. There is another 'Morning ' version by Deepika, which is equally good. Its romantic tone suggests that it will be played on to support the chemistry of actors Huma Qureshi and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Moora is a very different track as it combines the local and the modern electronic sounds one imagines a guy from Calypso soil strumming along with Sneha, whose voice is fantastic again. It mellows down the slight overdose of sounds and lets one enjoy the song through its lyrics and vocals. Piyush Mishra gets good company in Bhupesh Singh for a satirical qawaali Aabroo. There are no lyrics herein and these numbers just showcase the musical genius of the composer's convergence of sounds. Then there are also songs like Perpendicular theme and Tunya, which should be listened only if you like melody. Traditional instruments like harmonium and dholak have been used to create the desired effect. Taar bijli is a mischievous desi ladies Sangeet song by Padmashree Sharda Sinha. It would be interesting to see how this one has been used in the movie. That's all! The song also has an eight-bit version, which has some additional techno kind of touch. There are some words thrown in here and there, and they are backed with a little sound. It has been crooned by Kids of Musahar Village. The next one is an interesting rap titled Bahut khoob. Compared to the other numbers in the album, this one's definitely average. It also has a fused version, which is more high-pitched with a lot more instruments. However, the composition isn't too impressive. The lyrics are funny and Rasika D Rani's voice leaves a smile. The listeners can get a taste of Bhojpuri flavour with the harmonica-backed Electric piya. The sound is good and the chorus lends good support as well. Quite an unusual track, but one that will surely grow on you. She nearly hypnotises the listener with the gloomy yet mesmerising vocals. The sounds of the instruments are minimised at various intervals and Sneha's voice takes centrestage. Kaala rey (Coal Bazaari) reflects a dark mood. The music blends superbly with the vocals. The composer mixes the instruments in a conducive manner and the racy track instantly grabs your attention. It captures the essence of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Bihar and has been sung with a countryside touch by 12-year-old Durga. The musical journey starts off with Chi cha leather. But one warning - this soundtrack may not be everybody's cup of tea! The folksy flavour of Sneha Khanwalkar's music from Gangs of Wasseypur continues in the album with 13 tracks. Yet, surprisingly it manages to reach the benchmark and that too quite well. Its predecessor had set the bar so high that it seemed it would be a tough task for Gangs of Wasseypur 2 to meet the expectations on the music front. Folk gets a new high in the Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 soundtrack, but it might not be everyone's cup of teaįilm: Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 Music Director: Sneha Khanwalkar Lyricist: Varun Grover Singers: Durga, Sneha Khanwalkar, Rasika D Rani (Trinidad), Kids of Musahar Village, Padmashree Sharda Sinha, Piyush Mishra, Bhupesh Singh, Robbie Styles, Bulbultarang with Baal Party, Deepika Kumar Rating: ****