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| Junoon discography | |
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| Studio albums | 7 |
| Soundtrack albums | 1 |
| Live albums | 2 |
| Compilation albums | 5 |
| Singles | 36 |
| Video albums | 4 |
| Music videos | 19 |
Junoon is a Pakistani sufi rock band founded in 1990 by lead guitarist and only original member, Salman Ahmad. The band has released seven studio albums, as well as numerous live albums, compilations, singles, video albums, music videos, and soundtracks. Keyboardist Nusrat Hussain left the band after the first studio album release and was replaced by bassist Brian O'Connell. They released their self-titled debut album in 1991; which barely made a dent in the Pakistani music industry. Guitarist Mekaal Hasan and band producer John Alec replaced O'Connell, and have been playing bass for live shows since O'Connell's departure.
Although Junoon has been prominent in their home country since the release of their first single, "Talaash" (1993) and debut self-titled album Junoon, they did not achieve worldwide fame until the release of the albums Inquilaab, Azadi and Parvaaz, which were released in 1996, 1997 and 1999 respectively. Their 1997 album, Azadi, which has sold more than half million copies, and hit platinum sales status in a record of four weeks. Their biggest hit single, "Sayonee" (1997), became an instant hit in South Asia and the Middle East, shooting to the top of all the Asian charts, and staying at #1 on both Channel V and MTV Asia for over two months. The band produced an overall two singles and two music videos from the album, the other single being "Yaar Bina".
Later two years after the release of the seventh studio album, Dewaar, vocalist Ali Azmat left the band to pursue his own career as a solo music artist. Guitarist Salman Ahmad also released a solo album in 2005.
Junoon is South Asia's most successful band with more than 30 million sold albums worldwide. Although Junoon's two other members, Ali Azmat and Brain O'Connell, left the band in 2005, Salman Ahmad continues to perform as a solo artist under the "Junoon" label and has moved to New York City after his solo career failed to take off in Pakistan.
Studio albums
| Year | Album information |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Junoon
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| 1993 | Talaash
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| 1996 | Inquilaab
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| 1997 | Azadi
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| 1999 | Parvaaz
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| 2001 | Ishq (released internationally as "Andaz")
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| 2003 | Dewaar
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| 2016 | Door
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| TBA 9th Studio Music Album | 9th Studio Music Album
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Soundtracks
| Year | Album information |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Rock & Roll Jihad
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Compilation albums
| Year | Album information |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Kashmakash
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| 1998 | Dosti
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| 2000 | Millennium 1990–2000
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| 2004 | Dewaar: The Best of Junoon
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| 2011 | Junoon 20 |
Live albums
| Year | Album information |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Daur-e-Junoon
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| 2002 | Junoon for Peace
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Video albums
| Year | Album information |
|---|---|
| 2000 | The Videos 1990–2000 |
| 2002 | United for Peace
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| 2004 | Ghoom Taana
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See also
References
- Junoon's album Azadi hits platinum in record time Archived 2008-09-15 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on April 1, 1998.
- Salman Ahmad on Good Day LA Archived 2010-04-04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on July 25, 2010.
External links
- Junoon.com - Official Website
- Junoon discography at Official Website
- Junoon discography at MusicBrainz
- Junoon discography at Billboard
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