It's Not Easy Being Green (album)

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It's Not Easy Being Green
Studio album by
Rivermaya
ReleasedFebruary 16, 1999
GenrePinoy, Pop, Rock
Length55:41
LabelMusiko Records
&
BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc.
ProducerRico Blanco
Rivermaya chronology
Atomic Bomb
(1997) 		It's Not Easy Being Green
(1999) 		Free
(2000)
Singles from It's Not Easy Being Green
  1. "Nerbyoso"
    Released: 1999
  2. "Shattered Like"
    Released: 1999
  3. "Rodeo"
    Released: 1999

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[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic3/5 stars[1]

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.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Grounded Ang Girlfriend Ko" 2:32
2."Rodeo" 5:43
3."Shattered Like" 4:24
4."May Kasalanan"N. Azarcon3:30
5."Strontium 90" 1:10
6."(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" 3:26
7."Bagong Taon" 7:10
8."It's Getting Late" 5:23
9."Nerbyoso"M. Escueta /R. Blanco3:46
10."Prodigal Dub 1 & 2"N. Azarcon5:01
11."Never Been Better" 4:14
12."She's So Uncool"N. Azarcon3:58
13."Homecoming"N. Azarcon5:31

Personnel[]

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. ^ Jump up to: a b c Gonzales, Dave. "Allmusic: It's Not Easy Being Green album review". allMusic. Retrieved 2017-12-04.


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