Finally it’s out, clearly the most delayed album ever. 
The album release is a relief albeit it comes with a record label change and a band member quitting
.The album has a soft mood and (a couple less than a dozen) mellow tracks, which go very well with the name of the album Gunkali.
The tracks feature Pakistans best musicians i.e. Aamir Zaki, Gumby, Omran, Khalid Khan etc.
Album begins with Chaand Taaray with Omran on guitars, adding a funk with his playing, makes one realize that Omran does have his signature sound & playing style. The vocals in this track also seem to be recorded at a different time measure compared to the measures kept for the instruments, innovative vocal breaks placement.
“Dharkan Hai Tu Dil Hoon mein, Mil Jayein To Jee Uthain” is Chaltay Rahein is all about movements and not ceasing oneself anywhere giving a very nomadic feel as natural elements like the water flowing has been incorporated in the song writing.
Bachpan and Tere Pyaar Mein both released on video prior to the album release have been reworked in their album versions, thankfully.Tere Pyaar Mein wasn’t that old of a track but the extra Piano notes in the album version are no harm to the ears.With Bachpan too,Abbas Premjees guitar work is interesting compared to the video version. Kaavish surely knew what they had to do when compiling the album.
Morey Sayyan is the last video released coinciding with the album release, very emotional track. The violin, flute and Piano add to the emotiveness.
Koi Hai To Sahee is nicely written by Jaffer and Maaz has optimism and a tinge of pessimism in it .Good Duet between the two although feels a bit rushed with Jaffer quickly repeating verses in some instances, very opera like ending on this one.
Piya Dekho Na ,Sunn Zara Dekho and Dil mein Meray are all good tracks too, Dil mein Meray track credits mentions Jaffer Zaidi and Samra Khan on vocals.Now either my ears can’t decipher female vocal pitches anymore or Samra has sung exactly in the voice as Jaffer,or is producing instrument sounds with her mouth or it is a misprint in the credits.
If there is a Genre- I want to place this album under it is Contemporary Classical.There are 10 tracks and unlike most other albums there no repeat tracks with Extended/Guitar/Vocal/Club Mixes- takes one back to the times when artists stayed true to their game, bold move, album integrity is kept intact while ignoring the commercial viability that could’ve come with the inclusion of such tracks.
An album worth buying and for showcasing maturity from the ever-increasing Pakistani Musical Talent.
