Feet on the Ground
APO Hiking Society · 1984
42 min · 11 tracks · easy listening
A vibrant blend of Manila sound and city pop, characterized by smooth melodies and lush vocal harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hitting the Big Time — This opening track sets an upbeat tone with its playful lyrics about ambition and success, encapsulating the album's overall spirit of positivity.
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Goodtime — With its infectious rhythm and celebratory lyrics, this song embodies the carefree essence of the early '80s pop scene in the Philippines.
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Love Is Not Enough — This track stands out with its poignant exploration of love's complexities, showcasing the group's ability to blend emotional depth with catchy melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its genre but lacks standout tracks that elevate it.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush vocal harmonies across nearly all tracks, creating a rich sound texture.
- Most songs maintain a mid-tempo pace, with only a few tracks introducing variations in rhythm and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate instrumental breaks that highlight the arrangement, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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 mid-tempo flow
- warm nostalgic vibes
- reflective listening moments
- easy background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1984, 'Feet on the Ground' was the APO Hiking Society's sixth studio album, showcasing their evolution within the Manila sound genre. At this point, the group had already established themselves as major figures in Philippine music since their formation in the 1960s, with earlier successes paving the way for this polished release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Carpenters· Air Supply· Bamboo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hitting the Big Time 4:40
- 2 Goodtime 4:15
- 3 Oh My Love 3:48
- 4 Yes This Is the Night 4:07
- 5 Brothers, Sisters, Mothers, Fathers 4:23
- 6 Anna 3:17
- 7 A New Thing in My Life 3:28
- 8 I’m the Real Thing 4:17
- 9 Love Is Not Enough 2:38
- 10 Come to Me 3:23
- 11 Prisoner’s Lament 4:13
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