Top tracks — play these first
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Noong Ibigin Ka — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its passionate delivery, capturing the essence of longing through its evocative lyrics and melodic structure.
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Love Hurts — A standout ballad that showcases Jaya's vocal range and emotional depth, it explores themes of heartbreak, resonating with listeners who have faced similar experiences.
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Umasa Nang Labis — This track blends soulful instrumentation with poignant storytelling, illustrating the vulnerability present throughout the album while highlighting Jaya's unique voice.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt reflections on love
- soulful melodies for intimate moments
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- emotional resonance with poignant lyrics
- background warmth for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeks fast-paced excitement
- prefers instrumental over vocals
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Unleashed' marked Jaya's transition from a promising artist to a leading figure in the Philippine soul music scene. This album followed her self-titled debut in 1999 and showcased her evolving artistry, solidifying her reputation as a powerful vocalist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Anderson .Paak· Hiatus Kaiyote
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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It's You I Cannot Do Without
The bridge introduces a shift where Jaya directly implores her partner's presence, creating an intimate moment within an otherwise expansive narrative.
This direct address serves to deepen the emotional connection, contrasting with earlier verses that maintain distance through general observations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Noong Ibigin Ka 4:36
- 2 Love Hurts 3:41
- 3 Beauty and Madness 4:01
- 4 Paulit-Ulit 4:45
- 5 All That 4:22
- 6 Sa Aking Tabi 4:40
- 7 It's You I Cannot Do Without 5:22
- 8 Umasa Nang Labis 3:59
- 9 Maalala Sana Na Limutin Ka 4:21
- 10 Kahit Mahal Ka 3:02
- 11 Love 4:19
- 12 I Can See Clearly 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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