Christian Bautista
Christian Bautista · 2004
41 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A smooth blend of pop ballads and romantic melodies, showcasing heartfelt vocals and lush instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Way You Look at Me — This track serves as Bautista's signature song, encapsulating the essence of his romantic ballad style and becoming a major hit across Southeast Asia.
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Kailan Pa Ma'y Ikaw — A poignant love song that highlights Bautista's vocal range and emotional delivery, resonating deeply with listeners and showcasing his ability to convey feelings through music.
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Hands to Heaven — This cover demonstrates Bautista's talent for interpreting classic ballads, adding his own flair while maintaining the song's heartfelt essence, appealing to both new listeners and fans of the original.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid pop ballads with a consistent sound but lacks standout compositions that elevate it.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong lead single that sets a romantic tone, followed by tracks that maintain a mid-tempo pace.
- Several songs feature lush instrumentation with strings and soft percussion, creating a consistent sound throughout.
- The last two tracks shift slightly in mood, introducing more reflective themes and slower tempos.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journeys
- heartfelt emotional connections
- intimate listening experiences
- reflective, contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 28, 2004, Christian Bautista's self-titled debut album marked his entry into the Philippine music scene after gaining fame as a contestant on a local talent show. This album established him as a prominent pop artist, featuring his unique vocal style and appealing to a broad audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Khalid· James Arthur· Ed Sheeran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way You Look at Me 3:27
- 2 Colour Everywhere 4:12
- 3 Kailan Pa Ma'y Ikaw 3:58
- 4 Away from You 4:18
- 5 Kelan Kaya? 4:32
- 6 Hands to Heaven 4:07
- 7 Ang Tangi Kong Kasama 4:09
- 8 Miracle 4:06
- 9 The Way You Look at Me (Acoustic) 3:26
- 10 I Don't Want to See You Cry Again 5:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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