It's Not Easy Being Green (album)

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It's Not Easy Being Green
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Studio album by
Rivermaya
ReleasedJanuary 14, 1999
StudioPink Noise
Tracks Studios
Genre Alternative rock
Length55:41
Label Musiko Records
&
BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc.
Producer Rico 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: January 1999
  2. "Shattered Like"
    Released: 1999
  3. "Rodeo"
    Released: September 1999

It's Not Easy Being Green is the fourth studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya, released on January 14, 1999. [1]

Contents

The album features the singles "Nerbyoso", "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 until in 2022 when they rejoined the label, now as Sony Music Philippines. The album hit gold barely a month after its release. [2] [3]

Commercial performance

The album sold 40,000 units in the Philippines, reaching platinum certification status, though it is the band's lowest-selling album. [4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]

David Gonzales of AllMusic reviewed the album and noticed some Britpop influences in "(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" and "Shattered Like". He critiqued about Blanco'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." [4]

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

Album credits

Accolades

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResult
1999RX 93.1 Year-End Awards for OPM artistsTop 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests"Shattered Like"4th [5]
Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests"Rodeo"6th [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "RiverMaya's New Album Out in January '99". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 14 December 2005. Retrieved December 14, 2005.
  2. ↑ "Rivermaya's "It's Not Easy Being Green" hits gold". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 2 March 2006. Retrieved March 2, 2006.
  3. ↑ "RiverMaya shoots music video for "Nerbyoso"; Kicks off new album promotions". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 27 December 2005. Retrieved December 27, 2005.
  4. 1 2 3 Gonzales, Dave. "Allmusic: It's Not Easy Being Green album review". allMusic . Retrieved 2017-12-04.
  5. 1 2 "RX 93.1 Announces Year-End Awards for OPM artists". Jim Ayson. Archived from the original on 21 October 2003. Retrieved 21 October 2003.


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