Free is the fifth studio album from the Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It has 10 tracks and was released on August 30, 2000 by the band independently, literally given away for free which was a first for any Filipino artist previously signed to a major label.[2][3] Free was named Album of the Year at the NU Rock Awards 2000.[4] This was the last album to feature Nathan Azarcon who left the band in 2001; he eventually returned in 2016.[5][6][7]
| Free | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 30, 2000 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 46:30 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
| Producer | Rico Blanco | |||
| Rivermaya chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Free | ||||
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The song "Imbecillesque" was re-released on their 2005 EP, You'll Be Safe Here. The song "Straight No Chaser" was later covered by actor and reggae artist Boy2 Quizon.
On the back cover of the album, tracks #7 and #8 were typed incorrectly as in the order of the songs in the album.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Faithless" | 4:19 | ||
| 2. | "Serious Offender" | 4:17 | ||
| 3. | "Again" | Nathan Azarcon | Azarcon | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Stranded" | 3:56 | ||
| 5. | "Imbecillesque" | 4:12 | ||
| 6. | "Ambulansya" | 7:15 | ||
| 7. | "It's Strange But It's True" | 4:24 | ||
| 8. | "Straight No Chaser" | Azarcon | Azarcon | 3:10 |
| 9. | "Tulog" | 3:47 | ||
| 10. | "Steady" | 7:53 | ||
| Total length: | 46:30 | |||
All tracks are written by Rico Blanco, except where noted. All lead vocals by Rico Blanco, except where noted
Personnel
Adapted from the liner notes.[8]
Rivermaya
- Rico Blanco – guitars, vocals (all tracks except 3 and 8), keyboards, synthesizer
- Nathan Azarcon – bass, vocals (tracks 3 and 8)
- Mark Escueta – drums, percussion
Production
- Rico Blanco – producer, cover art
- Angee Rozul – engineer
References
External links
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