Top tracks — play these first
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Pagtingin — This track showcases the band's ability to blend poignant lyrics with catchy melodies, making it a standout love song that resonates deeply with listeners.
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Hummingbird — With its intricate instrumentation and evocative lyrics, this song captures the bittersweet nature of longing and hope, emblematic of the album's themes.
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Mitsa (Salamat) — This track highlights the band's signature harmonies and heartfelt expression of gratitude, becoming an anthem for appreciation and connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heartfelt storytelling with rich harmonies, establishing a strong identity in the folk-pop genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered harmonies and a gradual build-up, setting an inviting tone for the following songs.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of folk music.
- The lyrics often reflect personal and cultural narratives, with imagery that resonates with Filipino experiences and emotions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 12, 2019, Limasawa Street is Ben&Ben's debut studio album following their successful EPs. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from local indie favorites to a broader audience, leveraging their growing popularity in the Philippines.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Paper Kites· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Limasawa Street (Steve Lillywhite Mix) 3:46
- 2 Pagtingin 3:47
- 3 Fall 4:04
- 4 Talaarawan 3:34
- 5 Hummingbird 4:24
- 6 Mitsa (Salamat) 4:25
- 7 Baka Sakali 3:18
- 8 Lucena 3:41
- 9 Sampaguita 3:08
- 10 War 3:48
- 11 Godsent 4:37
- 12 Roots 3:13
- 13 Araw-Araw 5:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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