''Dhoom'' (Urdu: دھوم, literal English translation: "blast") is the second studio album by the Pakistani

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band

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, released in January 2011. The album included the singles "Laree Chootee" (from '' Ek Chalis Ki Last Local''), "Yeh Pal" (from '' Aasma: The Sky Is the Limit'') and "Dharkay Jiya" (from '' Aloo Chaat'') which featured in several Bollywood movies as soundtracks. The album also included the patriotic songs "Humse Hai Ye Zamana" and "Aasmaan".

Background

In 2007, although

had not yet announced the release of their second album, the band had released several songs on their fan site. The first single released was "Laree Chotee" which featured on the soundtrack of the

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movie '' Ek Chalis Ki Last Local'', with an accompanying music video. The song was remixed and arranged by DJ Suketu & Aks. In late 2007, prior to the

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, Call recorded and made a video for a song entitled "Humse Hai Ye Zamana". This was to be the official song for the

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during the tournament. However, due to the team's early World Cup exit, the song was held back for a future release. On 20 September, Call released the music video and put it up for download on their official website. Call also released three critically acclaimed hit singles; "Ho Jaane De", "Yeh Pal" and "Dharkay Jiya", the latter two being tapped into by Bollywood for the soundtracks of two different movies, which topped the charts and received positive reviews. The single "Ho Jaane De" was widely appreciated throughout the continent, but was criticised by some as the pop oriented song was a departure from the band's hard rock image. The song was awarded the 'Tune Of The Month' by BBC Asia and was also used in the

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advertisement, for which the band members have also modeled.

Track listing

All songs composed and arranged by

. All songs written by Zulfiqar J. Khan, except where noted.

Personnel

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*Zulfiqar J. Khan -

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*Sultan Raja -

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;Production *Produced by Zulfiqar J. Khan *Recorded & Mixed at Xth Harmonic Studio in

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*Assisted by Zulfiqar J. Khan

Critical reception

''Dhoom'' has received positive reviews. Koolmuzone called the album, a treat to listen to. Shahzeb Sheikh of '' Instep'' magazine gave the album 5 out of 5 stars and said: ''Dhoom'' might just be the revival of quality production in the Pakistani music domain. ''

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, '' also gave a positive review saying that ''Dhoom'' has a definite mainstream presence as Call's rock influence is ubiquitous throughout.

Awards and nominations

''Dhoom'' was nominated for Best Album in

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2012.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dhoom (album) 2011 albums Call (band) albums Urdu-language albums