What makes Soulful Acoustic by MYMP notable?

'Soulful Acoustic' gained significant commercial success, reaching high positions on local charts and solidifying MYMP's influence in the OPM (Original Pilipino Music) scene. The album features covers of popular songs that helped popularize acoustic arrangements in Filipino music during the early 2000s. Released in 2003, 'Soulful Acoustic' marked MYMP's breakout into mainstream success following their earlier independent work. This album established them as a leading acoustic duo in the Philippines, showcasing their signature sound and emotional depth.

How many songs are on Soulful Acoustic?

Soulful Acoustic has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Soulful Acoustic

MYMP · 2003

42 min · 11 tracks · music of the Philippines

A heartfelt blend of acoustic melodies and soulful harmonies that resonate with themes of love and longing.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Miss You — This track captures the essence of longing with its poignant lyrics and gentle guitar work, highlighting MYMP's ability to convey deep emotions.
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A Little Bit — The song’s catchy melody and heartfelt delivery showcase MYMP's knack for transforming simple sentiments into relatable anthems.
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Waiting in Vain — MYMP's rendition infuses a unique acoustic flair into this classic, emphasizing the vulnerability embedded in its lyrics while demonstrating their vocal prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar acoustic pop territory.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument, with layered vocal harmonies throughout.
Most tracks maintain a slow to mid-tempo pace, creating a relaxed and introspective atmosphere.
Several songs include extended instrumental sections that allow for emotional build-up before returning to the vocals.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 A Little Bit 3:45
2 Every Little Thing (He Does Is Magic) 3:19
3 Tibok Ng Puso 3:17
4 Could Be Wrong 3:13
5 Miss You 4:21
6 Sakay 4:00
7 Paalam Na 4:01
8 Dream Without You 4:25
9 Torpe Song #5 4:30
10 Waiting in Vain 4:42
11 Awit Ng Saya 3:15

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