Andy Gurjar by Deepak Dev

Andy Gurjar arrived from the Andy Gurjar album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. Credit goes to Deepak Dev for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Deepak Dev brings a warmth to Andy Gurjar that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Hearing Andy Gurjar without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Andy Gurjar.

The 2020 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. Andy Gurjar is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

Running to 5:17, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Andy Gurjar is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.