Minnaminung by Aparna Menon

Minnaminung arrived from the Minnaminung album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. Basil Sajeev Thevarmadam has a history of strong work, and the music on Minnaminung is among the most memorable of it.

Aparna Menon's vocal here has a quality that is difficult to describe but impossible to miss — it simply feels true. Hearing Minnaminung without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Minnaminung.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

At 4:26, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. For anyone yet to hear Minnaminung, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.