Rivermaya (album)


RiverMaya is the debut self-titled album of the Filipino rock band, Rivermaya. Containing 11 tracks, it was released in 1994 on BMG Records Inc.. It is the only album to feature Perf de Castro the band's original lead guitarist who left the group the following year.

Track listing

All songs were written by Rico Blanco except where noted.

Singles

"Ulan" was the first single released off this album.
"214" is a pop rock/ballad song, released as the second official single. It went to number one spot in various charts in the Philippines. It replaced Eraserheads hit song "With a Smile" in N.U. 107.5 on 1994.
"Awit ng Kabataan", a folk, pop rock anthem, was released as the third single.
"Bring Me Down", a duet with Rico Blanco and Bamboo Manalac both on vocals, was released as the final single.

Critical reception

This album was critically praised for its fresh, excitingly-new pop/rock sound.

Personnel

;Rivermaya
;Additional musicians
;Album production
;Production