Full Flood is the second studio album by the Filipino soul and R&B supergroup Apartel, released on October 3, 2018, through Offshore Music.
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| Released | October 3, 2018 | |||
| Studio | Crow's Nest | |||
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| Length | 46:06 | |||
| Label | Offshore Music | |||
| Producer | Ely Buendia | |||
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Music and lyrics
editThe album features more contributions from vocalist Ely Buendia's bandmates. "We did it for us," he said. "The sound varies first of all because it’s not just me who wrote the songs. The whole band co-wrote it with me."[2] The album's sound has been described as being influenced by Manila Sound and Paul Weller's band The Style Council.[1]
Release
editThe band released the first single from Full Flood, "Pateros", in June 2018.[3]
Offshore Music released Full Flood in October 2018. Mastered by Bernie Grundman,[4] it was later released on limited edition vinyl in June 2020.[5] A music video for the album's second single "Sisid" was premiered the following month.[6]
The band released a live performance video for "Pre-Loved" featuring Zia Quizon in October 2020.[7]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "That's What She Said" | Ely Buendia | 3:42 |
| 2. | "Pateros" |
| 5:35 |
| 3. | "See It to Believe It" | Buendia | 3:32 |
| 4. | "Mahiwaga" | Buendia | 5:10 |
| 5. | "Sisid" |
| 4:51 |
| 6. | "Underboner" | Coo | 1:59 |
| 7. | "Pre-Loved" (featuring Zia Quizon) | Buendia | 3:09 |
| 8. | "Quack King" |
| 4:08 |
| 9. | "Ako Ang Dagat, Ikaw Ang Buwan" | Jun Lazo | 4:18 |
| 10. | "Can I Be So High" | Buendia | 5:03 |
| 11. | "Why You Gotta Do Me Like That?" |
| 4:39 |
| Total length: | 46:06 | ||
Personnel
editApartel
- Ely Buendia – vocals, bass
- Coco Coo – guitars
- Redge Concepcion – guitars
- Jun Lazo – bass
- Ryan Goan – keyboards
- Deej Rodriguez – percussion
- Pat Sarabia – drums, percussion
- Telay Robles – backup vocals
Production
- Ely Buendia – producer
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
References
edit- ^ a b Olivares, Rick. "Music review: Apartel's new album is a groovylicious throwback to Manila Sound". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Pilar, Peejo. "An Afternoon With Ely Buendia and Apartel". Spot.ph. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Bodegon-Hikino, Kara. "No ducks were harmed in the making of Apartel's 'Pateros' video - watch". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Bodegon-Hikino, Kara. "Apartel unveil sophomore album Full Flood and tour dates - listen". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Elean Buendia". Instagram. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Bodegon-Hikino, Kara. "Apartel share scenic 'Sisid' music video - watch". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Singh, Surej. "Watch Apartel and Zia Quizon perform 'Pre-Loved' in isolation". NME. Retrieved 26 August 2024.