It's Not Easy Being Green is the fourth studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya, released on January 14, 1999.[1]
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| Released | January 14, 1999 | |||
| Studio | Pink Noise Tracks Studios | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 55:41 | |||
| Label | Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. | |||
| Producer | Rico Blanco | |||
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| Singles from It's Not Easy Being Green | ||||
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The album features the singles "Nerbyoso", "Rodeo", and "Shattered Like". It is the first album after Bamboo Mañalac's departure. This is also their first album with Rico Blanco as the lead vocalist. It is also the last album they recorded for BMG Records Pilipinas until in 2022 when they rejoined the label, now as Sony Music Philippines. The album hit gold barely a month after its release.[2][3]
Commercial performance
editThe album sold 40,000 units in the Philippines, reaching platinum certification status, though it is the band's lowest-selling album.[4]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
David Gonzales of AllMusic reviewed the album and noticed some Britpop influences in "(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" and "Shattered Like". He critiqued about Blanco's performance as vocalist on the album. He stated "...While Blanco is a fine singer, it's possible that the loss of the charismatic Bamboo has shaken the band's confidence."[4]
Track listing
editAll songs by Rico Blanco except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Grounded ang Girlfriend Ko" | 2:32 | |
| 2. | "Rodeo" | 5:43 | |
| 3. | "Shattered Like" | 4:24 | |
| 4. | "May Kasalanan" | N. Azarcon | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Strontium 90" | 1:10 | |
| 6. | "(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" | 3:26 | |
| 7. | "Bagong Taon" | 7:10 | |
| 8. | "It's Getting Late" | 5:23 | |
| 9. | "Nerbyoso" | M. Escueta /R. Blanco | 3:46 |
| 10. | "Prodigal Dub 1 & 2" | N. Azarcon | 5:01 |
| 11. | "Never Been Better" | 4:14 | |
| 12. | "She's So Uncool" | N. Azarcon | 3:58 |
| 13. | "Homecoming" | N. Azarcon | 5:31 |
Personnel
edit- Rico Blanco – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, synths
- Nathan Azarcon – bass guitar, vocals, lead vocals (tracks 4, 10, 12)
- Mark Escueta – drums & percussion, vocals
Album credits
edit- Executive Producer for Rana Entertainment, Inc.: Chito Roño & Lizza G. Nakpil
- Executive Producers for BMG Records Pilipinas: Rudy Y. Tee
- A & R Direction: Vic Valenciano & Rommel Sanchez
- Album Photography: Eddie Boy Escudero & Eric Liongoren
- Digital Photography: Mark Escueta, Rico Blanco & Ryan Peralta
- Package Concept & Design: Mark Escueta & Rico Blanco
- Technical Assistant & Additional Layout: John Joel Lopez
- Recorded At: Pink Noise & TRACKS Studios
- Sound Engineer: Jun Reyes (Pink Noise) & Angee Rozul (TRACKS Studios)
- Album Mix: Angee Rozul & Rivermaya
- Horn Arrangements on "May Kasalanan" and "Bagong Taon": Mel Villena
- Horn Section: JD Villanueva (baritone sax & bass clarinet), Ernesto Abarillo & Glenn Joel Lucero (trumpets), Ronnie Marqueses (trombone) & Dix Lucero (clarinet & alto sax)
Accolades
edit| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | RX 93.1 Year-End Awards for OPM artists | Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests | "Shattered Like" | 4th[5] |
| Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests | "Rodeo" | 6th[5] |
References
edit- ^ "RiverMaya's New Album Out in January '99". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 14 December 2005. Retrieved December 14, 2005.
- ^ "Rivermaya's "It's Not Easy Being Green" hits gold". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 2 March 2006. Retrieved March 2, 2006.
- ^ "RiverMaya shoots music video for "Nerbyoso"; Kicks off new album promotions". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 27 December 2005. Retrieved December 27, 2005.
- ^ a b c Gonzales, Dave. "Allmusic: It's Not Easy Being Green album review". allMusic. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
- ^ a b "RX 93.1 Announces Year-End Awards for OPM artists". Jim Ayson. Archived from the original on 21 October 2003. Retrieved 21 October 2003.
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