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词条 It's Not Easy Being Green (album)
释义

  1. Commercial performance

  2. Critical reception

  3. Track listing

  4. Personnel

  5. References

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| artist = Rivermaya
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| released = February 16, 1999
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Pinoy, Pop, Rock
| length = 55:41
| label = Musiko Records
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BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc.
| producer = Rico Blanco
| prev_title = Atomic Bomb
| prev_year = 1997
| next_title = Free
| next_year = 2000
| misc = {{Singles
| name = It's Not Easy Being Green
| type = studio
| single1 = Nerbyoso
| single1date = 1999
| single2 = Shattered Like
| single2date = 1999
| single3 = Rodeo
| single3date = 1999
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It's Not Easy Being Green is the fourth studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya.

The album features singles like "Nerbyoso" (Nervous), Rodeo, and Shattered Like. It is the first album after Bamboo Mañalac's departure. This is also their first album with Rico Blanco as the lead vocalist. It is also the last album they recorded for BMG Records Pilipinas.

Commercial performance

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| rev1 = AllMusic
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}[1]
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The album sold 40,000 units in the Philippines, making this the band's lowest selling album thus far and reached platinum certification status.

[1]

Critical reception

Dave Gonzales of allMusic reviewed album and noticed some Brit-pop influences in "(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" and "Shattered Like". He critiqued about Rico's performance as vocalist on the album. He stated "...While Blanco is a fine singer, it's possible that the loss of the charismatic Bamboo has shaken the band's confidence." [1]

Track listing

All songs by Rico Blanco except where noted.

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| headline =
| All_writing =
| title1 = Grounded Ang Girlfriend Ko
| writer1 =
| length1 = 2:32
| title2 = Rodeo
| extra2 =
| length2 = 5:43
| title3 = Shattered Like
| extra3 =
| length3 = 4:24
| title4 = May Kasalanan
| writer4 = N. Azarcon
| length4 = 3:30
| title5 = Strontium 90
| extra5 =
| length5 = 1:10
| title6 = (A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)
| extra6 =
| length6 = 3:26
| title7 = Bagong Taon
| extra7 =
| length7 = 7:10
| title8 = It's Getting Late
| extra8 =
| length8 = 5:23
| title9 = Nerbyoso
| writer9 = M. Escueta /R. Blanco
| extra9 =
| length9 = 3:46
| title10 = Prodigal Dub 1 & 2
| writer10 = N. Azarcon
| length10 = 5:01
| title11 = Never Been Better
| extra11 =
| length11 = 4:14
| title12 = She's So Uncool
| writer12 = N. Azarcon
| length12 = 3:58
| title13 = Homecoming
| writer13 = N. Azarcon
| length13 = 5:31
| total_length =
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Personnel

  • Rico Blanco - lead vocals, guitars, synths
  • Nathan Azarcon - bass guitar, vocals
  • Mark Escueta - drums & percussion, vocals
Other

Executive Producer for Rana Entertainment, Inc.: Chito Roño & Lizza G. Nakpil

Executive Producers for BMG Records Pilipinas: Rudy Y. Tee

A & R Direction: Vic Valenciano & Rommel Sanchez

Album Photography: Eddie Boy Escudero & Eric Liongoren

Digital Photography: Mark Escueta, Rico Blanco & Ryan Peralta

Package Concept & Design: Mark Escueta & Rico Blanco

Technical Assistant & Additional Layout: John Joel Lopez

Recorded At: Pink Noise & TRACKS Studios

Sound Engineer: Jun Reyes (Pink Noise) & Angee Rozul (TRACKS Studios)

Album Mix: Angee Rozul & Rivermaya

Horn Arrangements on "May Kasalanan" and "Bagong Taon": Mel Villena

Horn Section: JD Villanueva (baritone sax & bass clarinet), Ernesto Abarillo & Glenn Joel Lucero (trumpets), Ronnie Marqueses (trombone) & Dix Lucero (clarinet & alto sax)

References

1. ^{{cite web|first=Dave|last=Gonzales|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/its-not-easy-being-green-mw0000942166|title=Allmusic: It's Not Easy Being Green album review|publisher=allMusic|accessdate=2017-12-04}}
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