Ending January with a BAM and entering February with a BOOM!
After the success of their 2012 EP, District, Sponge Cola is back with their fifth album, "Ultrablessed". Armed with ten new tracks, Sponge Cola is all set to dominate the charts once more.
Together with my very supportive friend, Ria, we went to Eastwood Central Plaza to catch the band's album launch.
For 500 pesos you get their new album, a DVD of their Maximum Capacity Concert, a poster and a meet and greet chance. Isn't it amazing? LOL.
But before Sponge Cola performed another band, equally talented, kick started the event. Join The Club played songs from their new album "Gera ng Balarila" and even played their epic song 'Nobela' which made the crowd wild. I mean, who wouldn't sing/scream along to their lyrics?
Together with my very supportive friend, Ria, we went to Eastwood Central Plaza to catch the band's album launch.
For 500 pesos you get their new album, a DVD of their Maximum Capacity Concert, a poster and a meet and greet chance. Isn't it amazing? LOL.
But before Sponge Cola performed another band, equally talented, kick started the event. Join The Club played songs from their new album "Gera ng Balarila" and even played their epic song 'Nobela' which made the crowd wild. I mean, who wouldn't sing/scream along to their lyrics?
"At aalis magbabalik
At uulitin sasabihin
Na mahalin ka't sambitin
Kahit muling masaktan"
The event was hosted by Kim Marvilla, who tried her best to maintain the high energy of the crazy kids at the venue. One way was by giving away prizes! Wohoo! Who doesn't love free stuff? If you don't, you're crazy!
So one of the question was, who's the leading lady of Yael in their latest music video? Luckily for me, I just know what to answer and how to pronounce it properly. Perks of listening to Magic 89.9 ;) and because of that I got a free Sponge Cola shirt.
Sponge Cola opened their set with their newest single 'Kailangan Kita' which got the crowd going.
My favorite part of their gigs and performances are the in between chats. They're always entertaining, singing, playing or talking.
They, then, tried to go old school by playing their timeless hits in a very throwback setting. A bench, in the middle of the venue, to depict the old days.
While everybody was gathered around the bench I was able to squeeze in a photo op with my other favorite OPM artist, Karylle. :">
Since it's an album launch and not a concert, they can't exactly play all their songs even if the crowd demands it so what better way to fulfill requests than creating a mash up. It was a mix of "To The Sly and Cunning, Sa Bingit ng Isang Paalam, Makapiling Ka, Neon and Una" (I hope I didn't miss anything.)
So, it was after the mash up that I raised this sign.
And luckily for me, Yael read it and he promised to give it to me after. Which he did.
They ended their set with the crowd favorite song, the very epic 'Bitiw', which was just the perfect way to end the night.
P.S. I let Ria hold the cam for a while and a flood of Armo pics were taken. :)) Love you buddy!
Check out my youtube account for more videos.
P.P.S.
I've been listening to "Ultrablessed" and so far, my favorite tracks (in no particular order) are:
1. Anting-Anting
2. Iyong-Iyong-Iyo
3. R.I.C.E. (the diet anthem of 2014)
4. Singapore Sling (#1 fave ;) )
-Basically PauAu
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