Made in the Philippines
APO Hiking Society · 1987
38 min · 10 tracks · easy listening
A vibrant blend of Manila sound and city pop that captures the essence of Filipino life through catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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American Junk — This track cleverly critiques consumerism and cultural imperialism while featuring an infectious melody that showcases the band's signature style.
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Tuloy Ang Ikot Ng Mundo — This song encapsulates a hopeful message about resilience and perseverance amidst life's challenges, becoming an anthem for many Filipinos.
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Song For A Friend — A poignant ballad that highlights themes of friendship and loyalty, illustrating the depth of emotional connection prevalent in their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends catchy melodies with culturally rich lyrics, showcasing the band's unique sound within its context.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that sets a mid-tempo pace, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more introspective themes in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature intricate vocal harmonies, with multiple voices intertwining rather than following a traditional lead-and-backup structure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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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7/10
- 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
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 mid-tempo groove
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- heartfelt tunes for gatherings
- nostalgic vibes of filipino life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek heavy emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1987, APO Hiking Society had become a staple in the Philippine music scene, with 'Made in the Philippines' being their seventh studio album. This release followed their successful projects in the early to mid-1980s, solidifying their status as pioneers in the Manila sound genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Carpenters· Air Supply· Bamboo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 American Junk 3:40
- 2 After Tonight 3:59
- 3 Nakakagigil 4:38
- 4 You and I 3:20
- 5 Tuloy Ang Ikot Ng Mundo 3:36
- 6 The Crazy One 4:19
- 7 Oh You 3:25
- 8 Song For A Friend 4:49
- 9 You're Leaving Me For Someone 3:20
- 10 Inday 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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