The Wuds (simply as Wuds)[1] were among the first and most influential punk rock bands in the Philippines. They formed in the 1983 during a time of economic woes and political unrest, which fueled the burgeoning underground punk scene. Along with bands like Third World Chaos, Philippine Violators, Betrayed, and Dead Ends, The Wuds played a significant role in shaping the punk rock landscape in the Philippines.
The Wuds | |
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| Genres | Punk Rock |
| Years active | 1983 - Present |
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Their music often featured a blend of punk rock and folk influences, and they were known for their political sound. Despite limited mainstream acceptance and radio airplay, they found loyal support from independent labels like Twisted Red Cross and exposure through events like the Brave New World concerts.
Album career
editreleased a long-waited debut album, At Nakalimutan Ang Diyos (And God Was Forgotten), in 1994. Raw and uncompromising, At Nakalimutan Ang Diyos, the Wuds’ status as one of the Philippines’ true punk rock bands. Two years later, the group recorded Gera (War), an intense record with powerful social and political commentary.[2] The anti-war track “Ang Umibig Sa ‘Yo” (“One Who Loved You”) became a hit on Philippine alternative radio stations. In 1997, the Wuds released Nakaupo Sa Puso (Sitting on the Heart).[3]
Discography
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edit| Title | Label | Catalog No. | Year |
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| Arms Talk | Twisted Red Cross | TRC-05 | 1985 |
| Oplan Kahon (Cassette) | Criminal Records | AK-941 | 1994 |
| At Nakalimutan Ng Diyos (Cassette) | Akasha Records | AKCD941 | |
| Oplan Kahon (CD) | none | 1995 | |
| At Nakalimutan Ng Diyos
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AK-952 | ||
| Gera[4] | Tone Def | TDM PC-069 | 1996 |
| Nakaupo Sa Diyos [5] | TDM PC-153 | 1997 | |
| Alay (CD)[6] | Redverb Studio | CD-R 80 | 2019 |
| Alay (Cassette) | Backscene Records | BSR01 |
References
edit- ^ Caruncho, Eric (2013-08-03). "We're Not Out of the Wuds Yet". Lifestyle.INQ. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Beltran, Michael (2020-03-20). "Punk rock: sticking up a middle finger to Philippine politics". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "» Agimat: Profile » The Wuds » ..." www.agimat.net. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Gera by Wuds on Apple Music, 1996-01-01, retrieved 2024-10-12
- ^ Nakaupo Sa Puso by Wuds on Apple Music, 1997-01-01, retrieved 2024-10-12
- ^ Cardona, Aldrin (13 Oct 2019). "ALAY: The Wuds in their element". Retrieved 2024-10-12 – via PressReader.