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Tuloy ang Ligaya (transl. The Fun Continues/The Joy Continues) is the sixth studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It was released in October 15, 2001 under Viva Records.[2] The album features newly recruited guitarists Mike Elgar and Kakoy Legaspi, as well as bassist Japs Sergio;[3] the three were recruited after founding bassist Nathan Azarcon left the group.
| Tuloy ang Ligaya | ||||
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| Released | October 15, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | May–August 2001 | |||
| Studio | Tracks Recording Studio | |||
| Genre | Pinoy rock, pop rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 54:11 | |||
| Label | Viva Records | |||
| Producer | Rico Blanco | |||
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| Singles from Tuloy ang Ligaya | ||||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    (link) |
David Gonzales of allMusic reviewed the album and stating that the album has moments of brilliance but lacked excitement. He praised songs "Gising Na" & "Imposible", but criticized other songs like ""Basketbol" ("Basketball") and "Bagong Liwanag", which he described as being "tedious and dry."[4]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 15th Awit Awards | Best Alternative Recording Artist | "Umaaraw, Umuulan" | Won[5] |
| MTV Pilipinas Music Award | Best Director | Lyle Sacris for "Umaaraw, Umuulan" | Won[6] | |
| Video of the Year | "Umaaraw, Umuulan" | Won[6] | ||
| Favorite Group Video | "Umaaraw, Umuulan" | Won[6] | ||
| 2003 | MTV Pilipinas Music Award | Favorite Group Video | "Wag Na Init Ulo Baby" | Won[7] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Rico Blanco, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gising Na" | 4:15 | |
| 2. | "Imposible" | Rico Blanco / Rivermaya | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Basketbol" | 5:16 | |
| 4. | "Kagat Ng Lamok" | 4:07 | |
| 5. | "Bagong Liwanag" | Japs Sergio | 3:09 |
| 6. | "Umaaraw, Umuulan" | 7:00 | |
| 7. | "Karayom" | Mike Elgar | 3:36 |
| 8. | "Bochog" | Mike Elgar / Rico Blanco | 3:10 |
| 9. | "Age Doesn't Matter Anymore" | 3:32 | |
| 10. | "Desperado" | Mike Elgar | 3:10 |
| 11. | "Ipo-Ipo" | 7:48 | |
| 12. | "'Wag Na Init Ulo Baby" | 4:56 |
Personnel
edit- Rico Blanco – lead vocals, guitar, keyboard & synths
- Mark Escueta – drums & percussion, trumpet, backing vocals
- Mike Elgar – guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals (tracks 7 & 10)
- Japs Sergio – bass guitar
- Kakoy Legaspi – guitar
Album credits
edit- Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario and Vincent G. del Rosario
- Associate Producer: Rommel Sanchez
- Produced by: Rico Blanco
- A&R: Mike Dizon
- Art Direction: Rivermaya
- Album Cover Design & Layout: Mark Edward P. Escueta
- Additional Layout: Adrian "GA" J. Cabet
- Photography: Mark Edward P. Escueta and Jun de Leon
References
edit- ^ "New Rivermaya Music Video". mtvasia.com. Jen Tagasa. Archived from the original on 2 September 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2006.
- ^ "New Rivermaya Single Free!". mtvasia.com. Jen Tagasa. Archived from the original on 2 September 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2006.
- ^ "RIVERMAYA introduce new members". newsflash.org. Sol Jose Vanzi. Retrieved July 15, 2001.
- ^ "Tuloy ang Ligaya [-]". allmusic.com. David Gonzales. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Rivermaya won Awit Awards". www.philstar.com. Baby A. Gil. Retrieved September 25, 2002.
- ^ a b c "MTV Pilipinas 2002 Winners". Jason Doplito. 12 June 2002. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ "2003 MTV Pilipinas Winners". Shahani Gania. 13 August 2003. Retrieved 20 August 2022.