Pogi Years Old is the tenth studio album by Filipino rock band Parokya ni Edgar. The album was released on October 17, 2016 nationwide and on digital format through Universal Records.[2] Long-time member and backup vocalist Vinci Montaner appears as a featured artist on the album.[3] This marks the first studio album after 6 years since 2010's Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers.[4][5]
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| Released | October 17, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–2015[1] | |||
| Genre | Pinoy rock, OPM | |||
| Label | Universal Records | |||
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Overview
editThe cover was revealed on September 2, 2016 and it was announced that former member Vinci Montaner would appear on the album as a featured artist. The title was also revealed to be titled Pogi Years Old.[3] On September 9, 2016, the band held a free surprise show at the Bonifacio Shrine in Manila.[6] The band held an album launch at Eastwood Central Plaza on October 16, 2016.[7]
In a press conference held last October 19, 2016, Chito Miranda shared that "Wala Lang Yun" and "Friendzone Mo Mukha Mo" are songs he wrote for his wife Neri Naig.[8]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Parokya ni Edgar, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Friendzone Mo Mukha Mo" | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Si Aiza, Si Norma, At Si Jen" | 5:17 |
| 3. | "Sing" (ft. Rico Blanco) | 4:33 |
| 4. | "Wala Lang Yun" | 3:05 |
| 5. | "Lagi Mong Tatandaan" | 4:23 |
| 6. | "OK Katol" (Filler) | 0:05 |
| 7. | "Kweba ng Ermitanyo" | 4:33 |
| 8. | "Beautiful Girl" (feat. Vinci Montaner) | 3:10 |
| 9. | "Chaleco" (Filler) | 0:15 |
| 10. | "Pan De Monio" | 5:16 |
| 11. | "Ulan" | 3:41 |
| 12. | "O Inday (Isang Munting Harana ni Gardo sa Maid ni Mr. Lim)" | 5:02 |
| 13. | "Ngayong Wala Ka Na" | 3:33 |
| 14. | "Hamon ng Buhay" | 3:59 |
| 15. | "Ang Parokya" (ft. Gloc 9 and Frank Magalona) | 5:07 |
| 16. | "Francis Vincent Montaner Backup Extraordinaire" (Filler) | 0:30 |
| 17. | "Panahon Na Naman ng Harana" (feat. Rico Blanco) | 3:46 |
| 18. | "Long Live Loyzaga Bros" (Filler) | 0:49 |
| 19. | "Tanduay" | 1:59 |
| 20. | "Nakapunta Ka Na sa America?" (Filler) | 0:13 |
| 21. | "Salamat Po" | 2:59 |
| Total length: | 1:05:29 | |
Personnel
edit- Parokya ni Edgar
- Chito Miranda – lead vocals
- Buwi Meneses – bass guitar
- Darius Semaña – lead guitar
- Gab Chee Kee – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Dindin Moreno – drums, percussion
- Additional musicians
- Vinci Montaner – backup vocals, lead vocals on "Beautiful Girl"
- Rico Blanco – vocals on "Sing" and "Panahon Na Naman ng Harana"
- Frank Magalona, Gloc 9 – rapping on "Ang Parokya"
- Paolo Bernaldo – bass guitar
References
edit- ^ "We started this album 5 years ago..." Facebook. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
- ^ "Pogi Years Old on iTunes". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
- ^ a b "Sa wakas...lalabas na this month". Facebook. Retrieved 2 Sep 2016.
- ^ "Parokya Ni Edgar release new album after six years". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
- ^ "After 6 years, Parokya ni Edgar back with 21-track new album". Rappler. 11 Oct 2016. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
- ^ Arcega, Adrian. "Parokya Ni Edgar throws free surprise show". Radio Republic. Retrieved 11 Sep 2016.
- ^ Tantuco, Vernise L. (16 Oct 2016). "Parokya ni Edgar's 'Pogi Years Old' album launch". Rappler. Retrieved 17 Oct 2016.
- ^ Tantuco, Vernise L. (19 Oct 2016). "New Parokya ni Edgar album: The sweet story behind Chito's songs for Neri". Rappler. Retrieved 25 Oct 2016.