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| type = [[Album]]
| type = [[Album]]
| artist = [[Rivermaya]]
| artist = [[Rivermaya]]
| cover =
| cover =It's Not Easy Being Green (album).jpg
| alt =
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| released = January 14, 1999
| released = January 14, 1999
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| studio = Pink Noise<br />Tracks Studios
| studio = Pink Noise<br />Tracks Studios
| genre = [[Pinoy]], [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Rock music|Rock]]
| genre = [[Pinoy rock|Alternative rock]]
| length = 55:41
| length = 55:41
| label = [[BMG Records|Musiko Records]]<br>&<br>[[BMG Records|BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc.]]
| label = [[BMG Records|Musiko Records]]<br />&<br />[[BMG Records|BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc.]]
| producer = [[Rico Blanco]]
| producer = [[Rico Blanco]]
| prev_title = [[Atomic Bomb (album)|Atomic Bomb]]
| prev_title = [[Atomic Bomb (album)|Atomic Bomb]]
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'''''It's Not Easy Being Green''''' is the fourth studio album by [[Filipino rock]] band [[Rivermaya]]. released on January 14, 1999.<ref>{{cite web |title=RiverMaya's New Album Out in January '99 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051214221847/http://philmusic.com/zine/news/1998/12/120198_rivermaya/index.htm |website=philmusic.com |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=December 14, 2005}}</ref>
'''''It's Not Easy Being Green''''' is the fourth studio album by Filipino [[Pinoy rock|rock]] band [[Rivermaya]], released on January 14, 1999.<ref>{{cite web |title=RiverMaya's New Album Out in January '99 |url=http://philmusic.com/zine/news/1998/12/120198_rivermaya/index.htm |website=philmusic.com |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=December 14, 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051214221847/http://philmusic.com/zine/news/1998/12/120198_rivermaya/index.htm |archive-date=14 December 2005 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


The album features singles like "''Nerbyoso''" (Nervous), Rodeo, and Shattered Like. It is the first album after [[Bamboo Mañalac]]'s departure. This is also their first album with [[Rico Blanco]] as the lead vocalist. It is also the last album they recorded for BMG Records Pilipinas. the album hits Gold barely a month after the album was released.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rivermaya's "It's Not Easy Being Green" hits gold |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060302100841/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1999/03/033199_rmayagold/ |website=philmusic.com |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=March 2, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=RiverMaya shoots music video for "Nerbyoso"; Kicks off new album promotions |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051227072024/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1999/01/011299_rivermaya/ |website=philmusic.com |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=December 27, 2005}}</ref>
The album features the singles "Nerbyoso", "Rodeo", and "Shattered Like". It is the first album after [[Bamboo Mañalac]]'s departure. This is also their first album with [[Rico Blanco]] as the lead vocalist. It is also the last album they recorded for BMG Records Pilipinas until in 2022 when they rejoined the label, now as [[Sony Music Philippines]]. The album hit gold barely a month after its release.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rivermaya's "It's Not Easy Being Green" hits gold |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1999/03/033199_rmayagold/ |website=philmusic.com |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=March 2, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060302100841/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1999/03/033199_rmayagold/ |archive-date=2 March 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=RiverMaya shoots music video for "Nerbyoso"; Kicks off new album promotions |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1999/01/011299_rivermaya/ |website=philmusic.com |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=December 27, 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051227072024/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1999/01/011299_rivermaya/ |archive-date=27 December 2005 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Commercial performance ==
== Commercial performance ==
The album sold 40,000 units in the Philippines, making this the band's lowest selling album thus far and reached platinum certification status.<ref name="Allmusic" />
The album sold 40,000 units in the Philippines, reaching platinum certification status, though it is the band's lowest-selling album.<ref name="Allmusic" />


== Critical reception ==
== Critical reception ==
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|first=Dave|last=Gonzales|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/its-not-easy-being-green-mw0000942166|title=Allmusic: It's Not Easy Being Green album review|publisher=[[allMusic]]|accessdate=2017-12-04}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|first=Dave|last=Gonzales|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/its-not-easy-being-green-mw0000942166|title=Allmusic: It's Not Easy Being Green album review|publisher=[[allMusic]]|accessdate=2017-12-04}}</ref>
}}
}}
David Gonzales of [[allMusic]] reviewed album and noticed some Brit-pop influences in "(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" and "Shattered Like". He critiqued about Rico's performance as vocalist on the album. He stated "...While Blanco is a fine singer, it's possible that the loss of the charismatic Bamboo has shaken the band's confidence."<ref name="Allmusic" />
David Gonzales of [[AllMusic]] reviewed the album and noticed some [[Britpop]] influences in "(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" and "Shattered Like". He critiqued about Blanco's performance as vocalist on the album. He stated "...While Blanco is a fine singer, it's possible that the loss of the charismatic Bamboo has shaken the band's confidence."<ref name="Allmusic" />


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
All songs by [[Rico Blanco]] except where noted.
All songs by [[Rico Blanco]] except where noted.
{{track listing
{{tracklist
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| title1 = Grounded Ang Girlfriend Ko
| title1 = Grounded ang Girlfriend Ko
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| length1 = 2:32
| length1 = 2:32
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==Personnel==
==Personnel==
* [[Rico Blanco]] – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, synths
* [[Rico Blanco]] – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, synths
* [[Nathan Azarcon]] – bass guitar, vocals, lead vocals (tracks 4, 10, 12)
* [[Nathan Azarcon]] – bass guitar, vocals, lead vocals {{small|(tracks 4, 10, 12)}}
* [[Mark Escueta]] – drums & percussion, vocals
* [[Mark Escueta]] – drums & percussion, vocals


== Album Credits ==
== Album credits ==
*Executive Producer for Rana Entertainment, Inc.: Chito Roño & Lizza G. Nakpil
*Executive Producer for Rana Entertainment, Inc.: Chito Roño & Lizza G. Nakpil
*Executive Producers for BMG Records Pilipinas: Rudy Y. Tee
*Executive Producers for BMG Records Pilipinas: Rudy Y. Tee
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! Year !! Award Giving Body !! Category !! Nominated Work !! Result
! Year !! Award Giving Body !! Category !! Nominated Work !! Result
|-
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|rowspan=2|'''1999'''||rowspan=2|RX 93.1 Year-End Awards for OPM artists||'''Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests'''|||"Shattered Like"||4th<ref name="Jim Ayson">{{cite web |title=RX 93.1 Announces Year-End Awards for OPM artists |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031021212457/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2000/01/012400_rx/ |website=web.archive.org |publisher=Jim Ayson |access-date=21 October 2003}}</ref>
|rowspan=2|'''1999'''||rowspan=2|RX 93.1 Year-End Awards for OPM artists||'''Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests'''|||"Shattered Like"||4th<ref name="Jim Ayson">{{cite web |title=RX 93.1 Announces Year-End Awards for OPM artists |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2000/01/012400_rx/ |website= |publisher=Jim Ayson |access-date=21 October 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031021212457/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2000/01/012400_rx/ |archive-date=21 October 2003 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|'''Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests'''||"Rodeo"||6th<ref name="Jim Ayson"/>
|'''Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests'''||"Rodeo"||6th<ref name="Jim Ayson"/>

Latest revision as of 11:34, 8 May 2024

It's Not Easy Being Green
Studio album by
Rivermaya
ReleasedJanuary 14, 1999
StudioPink Noise
Tracks Studios
GenreAlternative rock
Length55:41
LabelMusiko Records
&
BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc.
ProducerRico Blanco
Rivermaya chronology
Atomic Bomb
(1997) 		It's Not Easy Being Green
(1999) 		Free
(2000)
Singles from It's Not Easy Being Green
  1. "Nerbyoso"
    Released: January 1999
  2. "Shattered Like"
    Released: 1999
  3. "Rodeo"
    Released: September 1999

It's Not Easy Being Green is the fourth studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya, released on January 14, 1999.[1]

The album features the singles "Nerbyoso", "Rodeo", and "Shattered Like". It is the first album after Bamboo Mañalac's departure. This is also their first album with Rico Blanco as the lead vocalist. It is also the last album they recorded for BMG Records Pilipinas until in 2022 when they rejoined the label, now as Sony Music Philippines. The album hit gold barely a month after its release.[2][3]

Commercial performance

[edit]

The album sold 40,000 units in the Philippines, reaching platinum certification status, though it is the band's lowest-selling album.[4]

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]

David Gonzales of AllMusic reviewed the album and noticed some Britpop influences in "(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" and "Shattered Like". He critiqued about Blanco's performance as vocalist on the album. He stated "...While Blanco is a fine singer, it's possible that the loss of the charismatic Bamboo has shaken the band's confidence."[4]

Track listing

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All songs by Rico Blanco except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Grounded ang Girlfriend Ko" 2:32
2."Rodeo" 5:43
3."Shattered Like" 4:24
4."May Kasalanan"N. Azarcon3:30
5."Strontium 90" 1:10
6."(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" 3:26
7."Bagong Taon" 7:10
8."It's Getting Late" 5:23
9."Nerbyoso"M. Escueta /R. Blanco3:46
10."Prodigal Dub 1 & 2"N. Azarcon5:01
11."Never Been Better" 4:14
12."She's So Uncool"N. Azarcon3:58
13."Homecoming"N. Azarcon5:31

Personnel

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Album credits

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  • Executive Producer for Rana Entertainment, Inc.: Chito Roño & Lizza G. Nakpil
  • Executive Producers for BMG Records Pilipinas: Rudy Y. Tee
  • A & R Direction: Vic Valenciano & Rommel Sanchez
  • Album Photography: Eddie Boy Escudero & Eric Liongoren
  • Digital Photography: Mark Escueta, Rico Blanco & Ryan Peralta
  • Package Concept & Design: Mark Escueta & Rico Blanco
  • Technical Assistant & Additional Layout: John Joel Lopez
  • Recorded At: Pink Noise & TRACKS Studios
  • Sound Engineer: Jun Reyes (Pink Noise) & Angee Rozul (TRACKS Studios)
  • Album Mix: Angee Rozul & Rivermaya
  • Horn Arrangements on "May Kasalanan" and "Bagong Taon": Mel Villena
  • Horn Section: JD Villanueva (baritone sax & bass clarinet), Ernesto Abarillo & Glenn Joel Lucero (trumpets), Ronnie Marqueses (trombone) & Dix Lucero (clarinet & alto sax)

Accolades

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Result
1999 RX 93.1 Year-End Awards for OPM artists Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests "Shattered Like" 4th[5]
Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests "Rodeo" 6th[5]

References

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  1. ^ "RiverMaya's New Album Out in January '99". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 14 December 2005. Retrieved December 14, 2005.
  2. ^ "Rivermaya's "It's Not Easy Being Green" hits gold". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 2 March 2006. Retrieved March 2, 2006.
  3. ^ "RiverMaya shoots music video for "Nerbyoso"; Kicks off new album promotions". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 27 December 2005. Retrieved December 27, 2005.
  4. ^ a b c Gonzales, Dave. "Allmusic: It's Not Easy Being Green album review". allMusic. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
  5. ^ a b "RX 93.1 Announces Year-End Awards for OPM artists". Jim Ayson. Archived from the original on 21 October 2003. Retrieved 21 October 2003.


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