Atomic Bomb is the third studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It has 16 tracks and was released by BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. on 31 January 1997.
| Atomic Bomb | ||||
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| Released | January 31, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | July–October 1996 | |||
| Studio | Digital FX International Inc. | |||
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| Length | 1:07:18 | |||
| Label | Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. | |||
| Producer | Rico Blanco | |||
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| Singles from Atomic Bomb[1] | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
It was reported that the album had gone gold before it hit the stores on January 31. Basing on initial orders from Metro Manila record bars, BMG shipped out 25,000 cassettes. Major record bars in malls reported they were out of stock after a few days.[4] In the Philippines, an album must sell 20,000 copies to be certified gold.
This is the last Rivermaya album with Bamboo Mañalac as lead singer.
Track listing
editAll tracks by Rico Blanco, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mabuhay" | 3:58 | |
| 2. | "Elesi" | 5:00 | |
| 3. | "Inst. 1: Spike The Mayo" | 2:20 | |
| 4. | "Sunny Days" | 4:49 | |
| 5. | "Hangman (I Shot the Walrus)" | B. Mañalac/Rivermaya (part 1 and 3), Rico Blanco (part 2) | 6:46 |
| 6. | "Saturday (Bakit Ako?)" | N. Azarcon/Rivermaya | 2:22 |
| 7. | "Inst. 2: The Chase" | 1:15 | |
| 8. | "If" | N. Azarcon | 5:28 |
| 9. | "Wild Angel Candy" | 2:47 | |
| 10. | "Hinahanap-Hanap Kita" | 6:03 | |
| 11. | "Luha" | N. Azarcon | 4:04 |
| 12. | "Tea For Two" | N. Azarcon/Rivermaya | 3:33 |
| 13. | "Ballroom Dancing" | 4:01 | |
| 14. | "Inst. 3: Ground Control To Major Tom" | 0:56 | |
| 15. | "Fever" | B. Mañalac/Rivermaya | 5:14 |
| 16. | "Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo" | 3:47 | |
| 17. | "Destiny (CD Bonus Track)" | 4:55 |
Personnel
edit- Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac – lead vocals, backing vocals (track 6)
- Rico Blanco – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals (tracks 5, 11, 12)
- Nathan Azarcon – bass guitar, lead vocals (track 6)
- Mark Escueta – drums & percussion, lead vocals (track 6)
Album credits
edit- Producer: Rico Blanco
- 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
- Sound engineer: Slick
- Assistant sound engineers: Caryl Campos & Minnith Mota
- Album mix: Slick with Rivermaya
- Recorded at Digital FX International Inc.
- Additional string tracks recorded at Cinema Audio, Inc. Recording Studio
- Package design: Ariel Dalisay of Artworks Adv.
- Cover photography: courtesy of Philippine Daily Inquirer
- B&W inside photography: courtesy of Philippine Daily Inquirer
- Back cover and color photography: Eddie Boy Escudero
- Strings for "If" and "Luha" arranged by Mel Villena
- Strings for "If" and "Luha" performed by Sonata Strings led by Benjie Bautista
Accolades
edit| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | RX 93.1 Year-End Awards | Top 20 Requested OPM Songs | "Hinahanap Hanap Kita" | 5th[5] |
| Top 20 Requested OPM Songs | "Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo" | 8th[5] | ||
| Top 20 Requested OPM Songs | "Elesi" | 9th[5] | ||
| Top 20 Requested OPM Songs | "If" | 20th[5] | ||
| 1998 | RX 93.1 Year End Awards | Top 7 Ranking OPM Requests | "Ballroom Dancing" | 6th[6] |
References
edit- ^ "Rivermaya's "If" rules the airwaves". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. February 9, 1998. p. 21. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
The heart-rendering piano and acoustic guitar-driven ballad ["If"] is the fourth single from the band's third and latest album...
- ^ "Rivermaya's 'If' rules the airwaves". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. February 9, 1998. p. 21. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "Rivermaya's Atomic Bomb". Philmusic.com. Archived from the original on 2006-08-19. Retrieved 2008-08-06.
- ^ a b c d "Top 20 OPM Songs for 1997". Archived from the original on 14 May 1998. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "RX 93.1 announces Top OPM Songs and Artists of the Year". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 17 October 2005. Retrieved October 17, 2005.