Parokya Ni Edgar – Khangkhungkherrnitz (1996)
TVJ’s Tough Hits is the blueprint they patterned this from. And anything by Yoyoy Villame. And since they’re three heads harder than TVJ, the goofs are sandwiched between originals and parodies come in full form. Radiohead’s first hit became “Trip,” a tale about addiction to siopao made in Shaolin House, one from The Clash became … Continue reading Parokya Ni Edgar – Khangkhungkherrnitz (1996) →
Parokya Ni Edgar – Buruguduystuntugudunstuy (1997)
It’s slightly less funny the second time around but you can always have a second helping. This has better packaging than the first. And I like it that they’re superheroes this time (probably a reference to Wilce Portacio’s work on Rivermaya’s Trip) and Chito Miranda’s superpowers is that of a metro aide. And much better … Continue reading Parokya Ni Edgar – Buruguduystuntugudunstuy (1997) →
Parokya Ni Edgar – Gulong Itlog Gulong (1999)
Their stab at sincerity is probably as worthwhile as their funniest gag yet, the non-song, non-filler “Cobra Bird.” Their parody of Cake’s cover of Gloria Gaynor’s disco hit is a winner but the non-killer fillers outnumber the killer non-fillers (“Saan Man Patungo”, “Inuman Na”). **
Parokya Ni Edgar – Bigotilyo (2003)
I remember listening to this on a bootleg tape a friend gave me, which was a bit weird at the time when pirated CDs come as cheap as 3-in-1 briefs from the baratilyo. IIRC this cassette has slightly different track sequence. It starts with “Mr. Suave”, then “The Yes Yes Show”, and so on. And … Continue reading Parokya Ni Edgar – Bigotilyo (2003) →
Introvoys – Back to the Roots (1991)
“Calling All Nations” is like a late ’80s pre-internet “Pump Up Kicks” with a cliche positive vibes instead of a quiet kid with a gun. You know, the ’80s was so obsessed with ‘world peace.’ There’s ‘world peace,’ then there’s overt objectification in “Maynila.” The chorus goes “Sa Maynila ka makakahanap ng magagandang babae,” as … Continue reading Introvoys – Back to the Roots (1991) →
Introvoys – Breaking New Grounds (1993)
For the record, this broke no new grounds. Though this one at least makes a little more sense than them going back to the roots. It was their first outing so, back from where? “Stay” is catchy, like a synth pop Bon Jovi and “Are You Happy” is a passable hair metal ballad that isn’t … Continue reading Introvoys – Breaking New Grounds (1993) →
Introvoys – Line to Heaven (1994)
“Kailanman,” “Line to Heaven,” and whatever’s the big deal with Geneva Cruz and Paco Arespacochaga. Well, there’s clearly no “Kailanman.” Just ask KC Montero. Like the previous albums, this is ripe with cliche, kind of (and I’m probably being generous here) generic sounding songs and a couple of passable radio singles. There’s probably more objectionable … Continue reading Introvoys – Line to Heaven (1994) →
Oh, Flamingo! – Oh, Flamingo! (2015)
They have some really nifty guitar-indie pop, with some odd, maybe not African-inspired beats (maybe) that you’d wish they have something more interesting to say. Or at least, interesting way(s) to say them. Maybe their latest, “Parara,” “Naubos Na” were attempts in trying to do that. Or maybe not. Maybe it’s just wishful thinking because, … Continue reading Oh, Flamingo! – Oh, Flamingo! (2015) →
Oh, Flamingo! – Volumes (2020)
Probably underrated their first EP the first time around. And it wasn’t until I revisited it for reference, that I realized what I missed—that it’s probably the closest one can get to a certain brand of [guitar] indie rock in this day and age. My initial disappointment though with how plainly they state things sometimes, … Continue reading Oh, Flamingo! – Volumes (2020) →
Ourselves the Elves – It’ll Be Alright (2013)
What elevates this from the rest of female-fronted bands of local indieland, I don’t know exactly. Maybe it’s the lack of synths. Or the lo-fi prod perhaps? Maybe it’s the untamed cymbals occasionally clashing with the guitars. Or maybe it’s the intimate air that makes me feel I’m in the same room with them – … Continue reading Ourselves the Elves – It’ll Be Alright (2013) →
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