Thirunabipattu, Vol. 4 by Rahoof Akod, Shehin Babu Thanoor

Few songs from 2020 have held their ground as well as Thirunabipattu, Vol. 4, a track that keeps finding new audiences. Rahoof Akod, Shehin Babu Thanoor, Swadiq Musliyar Perinthattiri has a history of strong work, and the music on Thirunabipattu, Vol. 4 is among the most memorable of it.

What sets this recording apart is how Rahoof Akod, Shehin Babu Thanoor handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, Thirunabipattu, Vol. 4 is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Thirunabipattu, Vol. 4 was among the reasons why. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

The 6:26 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.