Atomic Bomb is the third studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It has 16 tracks and was released by BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. on 31 January 1997.
Atomic Bomb | ||||
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Released | January 31, 1997 | |||
Recorded | July–October 1996 | |||
Studio | Digital FX International Inc. | |||
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Length | 1:07:18 | |||
Label | Musiko Records & BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. | |||
Producer | Rico Blanco | |||
Rivermaya chronology | ||||
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Singles from Atomic Bomb[1] | ||||
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Allmusic | [3] |
It was reported that the album had gone gold before it hit the stores on January 31. Basing on initial orders from Metro Manila record bars, BMG shipped out 25,000 cassettes. Major record bars in malls reported they were out of stock after a few days.[4] In the Philippines, an album must sell 20,000 copies to be certified gold.
This is the last Rivermaya album with Bamboo Mañalac as lead singer.
All tracks by Rico Blanco, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Mabuhay" | 3:58 | |
2. | "Elesi" | 5:00 | |
3. | "Inst. 1: Spike The Mayo" | 2:20 | |
4. | "Sunny Days" | 4:49 | |
5. | "Hangman (I Shot the Walrus)" | B. Mañalac/Rivermaya (part 1 and 3), Rico Blanco (part 2) | 6:46 |
6. | "Saturday (Bakit Ako?)" | N. Azarcon/Rivermaya | 2:22 |
7. | "Inst. 2: The Chase" | 1:15 | |
8. | "If" | N. Azarcon | 5:28 |
9. | "Wild Angel Candy" | 2:47 | |
10. | "Hinahanap-Hanap Kita" | 6:03 | |
11. | "Luha" | N. Azarcon | 4:04 |
12. | "Tea For Two" | N. Azarcon/Rivermaya | 3:33 |
13. | "Ballroom Dancing" | 4:01 | |
14. | "Inst. 3: Ground Control To Major Tom" | 0:56 | |
15. | "Fever" | B. Mañalac/Rivermaya | 5:14 |
16. | "Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo" | 3:47 | |
17. | "Destiny (CD Bonus Track)" | 4:55 |
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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1997 | RX 93.1 Year-End Awards | Top 20 Requested OPM Songs | "Hinahanap Hanap Kita" | 5th[5] |
Top 20 Requested OPM Songs | "Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo" | 8th[5] | ||
Top 20 Requested OPM Songs | "Elesi" | 9th[5] | ||
Top 20 Requested OPM Songs | "If" | 20th[5] | ||
1998 | RX 93.1 Year End Awards | Top 7 Ranking OPM Requests | "Ballroom Dancing" | 6th[6] |
The heart-rendering piano and acoustic guitar-driven ballad ["If"] is the fourth single from the band's third and latest album...