Tuloy ang Ligaya

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Tuloy ang Ligaya
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 15, 2001
RecordedMay–August 2001
StudioTracks Recording Studio
Genre Pinoy rock, pop rock, alternative rock
Length54:11
Label Viva Records
Producer Rico Blanco
Rivermaya chronology
Rivermaya Greatest Hits
(2001)
Tuloy ang Ligaya
(2001)
Live and Acoustic
(2002)
Singles from Tuloy ang Ligaya
  1. "Umaaraw, Umuulan"
    Released: November 2, 2001 [1]
  2. "'Wag Na Init Ulo Baby"
    Released: 2001
  3. "Basketbol"
    Released: 2001
  4. "Ipo-Ipo"
    Released: 2001

Tuloy ang Ligaya (The Fun Continues) is the sixth studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It was released in October 15, 2001 under Viva Records. [2] The album features newly recruited guitarists Mike Elgar and Kakoy Legaspi, as well as bassist Japs Sergio. [3] The three were recruited after founding bassist Nathan Azarcon left the group

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Critical reception

Professional ratings
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David Gonzales of allMusic reviewed the album and stating that the album has moments of brilliance but lack of excitement. He praised songs "Gising Na" & "Imposible" but criticized other songs like ""Basketbol" ("Basketball") and "Bagong Liwanag" which he stated tedious and dry. [4]

Accolades

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
200215th Awit AwardsBest Alternative Recording Artist"Umaaraw, Umuulan"Won [5]
MTV Pilipinas Music Award Best DirectorLyle Sacris for "Umaaraw, Umuulan"Won [6]
Video of the Year"Umaaraw, Umuulan"Won [6]
Favorite Group Video"Umaaraw, Umuulan"Won [6]
2003 MTV Pilipinas Music Award Favorite Group Video"Wag Na Init Ulo Baby"Won [7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Rico Blanco, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Gising Na" 4:15
2."Imposible"Rico Blanco / Rivermaya4:12
3."Basketbol" 5:16
4."Kagat Ng Lamok" 4:07
5."Bagong Liwanag" Japs Sergio 3:09
6."Umaaraw, Umuulan" 7:00
7."Karayom"Mike Elgar3:36
8."Bochog"Mike Elgar / Rico Blanco3:10
9."Age Doesn't Matter Anymore" 3:32
10."Desperado"Mike Elgar3:10
11."Ipo-Ipo" 7:48
12."'Wag Na Init Ulo Baby" 4:56

Personnel

Album credits

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