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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 is another first for any Filipino artist or artist previously signed with a major label.[2][3] “Free” was also named Album of the Year in 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 Rivermaya | ||||
| Released | August 30, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | Tracks Studios | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, pop | |||
| Length | 46:30 | |||
| Label | Independent | |||
| Producer | Rico Blanco | |||
| Rivermaya chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Free | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
The song "Imbecillesque" was re-released on their 2005 EP entitled "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
All songs written, arranged and produced by Rico Blanco except track 3 and 8 by Nathan Azarcon.[8]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Faithless" | 4:19 |
| 2. | "Serious Offender" | 4:17 |
| 3. | "Again" | 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" | 3:10 |
| 9. | "Tulog" | 3:47 |
| 10. | "Steady" | 7:53 |
Personnel
- Rico Blanco – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, synths
- Nathan Azarcon – bass guitar, vocals, lead vocals (tracks 3, 8)
- Mark Escueta – drums & percussion, vocals
Album Credits
- Recorded at: Tracks Studios
- Engineer: Angee Rozul
- Illustration and album design: Rico Blanco
References
- Gonzales, David. "Allmusic review". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
- "Rivermaya: "Music Should be Free"". philmusic.com. Lionel Zivan S. Valdellon. Archived from the original on 2006-03-25. Retrieved March 25, 2006.
- "Rivermaya looks back as landmark 'indie' album 'Free' turns 20". news.abs-cbn.com. Rick Olivares. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- "NU Rock Awards 2000 on ABC". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- [dead link]
- "TALK @ PhilMusic.com - The Online Home of the Pinoy Musician - Index". Philmusic.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- "Philippine Radio Station". NU 107 FM. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- "CD Inlay Infos". Schizo-Archives.com. 2011-07-21. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
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