The Eye by SUN (GR)

There is an honesty to The Eye that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. The production by is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

SUN (GR) delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Hearing The Eye without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen The Eye.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and The Eye was among the reasons why. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

The concision of The Eye — just 6:13 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The Eye is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.