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| Parokya ni Edgar |
For a band that has released albums with titles such as Khangkhungkherrnitz, Buruguduystunstugudunstuy, and Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers to name a few, Parokya ni Edgar went for a lot simpler title, just Bente, for their latest release in celebration of the group’s 20th anniversary. But one glance of the album cover, one can easily see that Bente’s logo was clearly taken from Cartoon Network’s Ben Ten which can only mean that two decades hasn’t toned down the humor that is expected from Parokya ni Edgar composed of Chito Miranda (vocals), Buwi Meneses (bass guitar), Darius Semaña (lead guitar), Gab Chee Kee (rhythm guitar), and Dindin Moreno (drums).
This
double disc album, released by Universal Records, contains the band’s greatest hits along with two new tracks,
the carrier single Ang Parokya and
the bonus track, Salamat Po. Ang Parokya features guest appearances
by Gloc-9 and Frank Magalona. This will be the second time that Parokya ni
Edgar collaborated with Gloc-9 and Frank Magalona in a song with the first
being Bagsakan included in Inuman Sessions Vol. 2.
For
the casual fan or the newbie, this set is the perfect package for all the
essential Parokya goodness. But for the hardcore fan who has been a fan of the
band for two decades (and also who probably already has the entire Parokya
discography), they would only settle for the DVD/CD edition of Bente. The DVD has almost 30 music
videos and two documentaries that include the first gig of the band twenty
years ago.
Bente is Parokya ni Edgar’s first
release ever since vocalist Vinci Montaner left the band (again). But even
though he is no longer officially part of the band, his presence is still much
felt in this album.
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| Chito Miranda |
It
is interesting that for a band that has enjoyed tremendous success for 20
years, Chito Miranda still doesn’t believe that they’ve grown at all as
musicians. This is further reiterated at the chorus of Ang Parokya which claims
that they still suck after all these years. But Chito claims that it’s with
sucking that they’re great at. According to them, it’s the friendship and the camaraderie
among the band members, more than the musicality that resonate well with the
fans. Even the controversy that has hounded Chito nor the departure of Vinci
has slowed down the band a bit judging from the record breaking attendance that
they had when they launched this album.
Bente, released by Universal Records, is
available at record stores nationwide. It is available in CD only format and the CD/DVD bundle. Ang Parokya and the rest of the tracks
are also available for download via MyMusicStore Philippines
and iTunes.
Bente
CD1
Tracks:
1. Ang
Parokya
2.
Buloy
3.
Maniwala Ka Sana
4.
Silvertoes
5.
Harana
6.
Picha Pie
7.
Halaga
8.
Inuman Na
9. Swimming
Beach
10.
Sorry Na
11.
This Guy’s In Love with You Pare
12.
Mr. Suave
13.
The Yes Yes Show
14.
Chikinini
15.
Your Song (My One and Only You)
CD2
Tracks:
1.
Mang Jose
2. Para
Sayo
3.
Papa Cologne
4.
The Ordertaker
5.
Gitara
6.
Bagsakan
7.
First Day Funk
8.
Macho
9.
Akala
10.
Boys Do Falling Love
11.
Pakiusap Lang
12.
Pangarap Lang Kita
13.
One Hit Combo
Bonus:
14.
Salamat Po
DVD
Music
Videos:
1.
Ang Parokya
2.
Buloy
3.
Maniwala Ka Sana
4.
Silvertoes
5.
Harana
6.
Picha Pie
7.
Halaga
8.
Inuman Na
9. Swimming
Beach
10.
Sorry Na
11.
Mr. Suave
12.
The Yes Yes Show
13.
Chikinini
14.
Mang Jose
15. Para
Sa’yo
16.
Papa Cologne
17.
The Ordertaker
18.
Gitara
19.
Bagsakan
20.
First Day Funk
21.
Macho (Version 1)
22.
Macho (Version 2)
23.
Akala
24.
Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)
25.
Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 1)
26.
Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 2)
27.
Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 3)
28.
One Hit Combo
Special Features:
Ang
Kwento ng Parokya
Ang
First Gig ng Parokya
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