Cutterpillow

Cutterpillow
Studio album by The Eraserheads
Released December 8, 1995
Recorded 1995
Genre Alternative rock, pop
Length 1:03:52
Language English, Filipino
Label Musiko, BMG
Producer Robin Rivera
The Eraserheads chronology
CiRcuS
(1994)		 Cutterpillow
(1995)		 Fruitcake EP
(1996)

Cutterpillow is the third studio album by Filipino alternative rock group The Eraserheads. It was released in the Philippines on December 8, 1995 by Sony BMG Music. The album became a highlight in Pinoy music as it introduced classic songs such as "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong", "Overdrive", and the popular "Ang Huling El Bimbo".[1] It was both critically and commercially successful, certifying 10× Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).[1] To date, the album has sold over 320,500 units in the country, becoming the third biggest-selling album in OPM history.[2]

The album was re-issued in 2006 and 2008, just before the legendary band's reunion concert. On September 7, 2010, the album was released on digital download through iTunes and Amazon.com MP3 Download.[3][4]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [5]

Upon release, Cutterpillow received positive reviews from music critics, most of them pointing out the more mature and cohesive, brimming with enjoyable, substantive songs.

In retrospect, David Gonzales of Allmusic gave the album four and a half out of five stars, noticing the more substantive sound with only a touch of "kiddie pop", where he described their previous record CiRcuS as "lightweight and superficial". He applauded the song "Back2Me", saying "[the song] moves on a punkish vibe, the reverb-drenched guitars overlaid with the vocalist singing a catchy, snappy melody reminiscent of Green Day". He further described the opening reverb-edged guitar figure of "Waiting for the Bus" as "enchanting, as is the song itself, highlighted by a rapturous chorus". He likened the song "Poorman's Grave" and stated "In fact, there isn't a bad song on the album". He also compared "Ang Huling El Bimbo" to that of The Beatles, and added "This is a fine, enjoyable album, one of the best ever made in the Philippines.[6]

Cultural Impact

Most of the songs became common staples in video bars, and some were used in advertisements in the Philippines, most notably Overdrive, used by Universal Robina for one of their products, and Ang Huling El Bimbo, which was featured in a McDonald's commercial.

Track listing

Standard edition[7]
No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Superproxy"   Ely Buendia, Francis Magalona 5:45
2. "Back2Me"   Buendia, Marcus Adoro, Raimund Marasigan 2:14
3. "Waiting for the Bus"   Buendia 3:27
4. "Fine Time"   Buendia 3:01
5. "Kama Supra"   Buendia 4:36
6. "Overdrive"   Buendia, Marasigan 5:05
7. "Slo Mo"   Buendia, Marasigan, Adoro, Buddy Zabala 3:24
8. "Torpedo"   Buendia 4:17
9. "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong" (English: Don't Ask Anymore) Buendia 4:11
10. "Paru-Parong Ningning" (English: Shiny Butterfly) Buendia, Adoro, Marasigan 2:47
11. "Walang Nagbago" (English: Nothing Changed) Buendia 3:24
12. "Poorman's Grave"   Buendia 4:36
13. "Yoko"   Marasigan 3:10
14. "Fill Her"   Buendia, Marasigan 1:47
15. "Ang Huling El Bimbo" (English: The Last El Bimbo) Buendia 7:29
Re-release edition
No. Title Writer(s) Length
16. "Cutterpillow" (hidden track) Buendia 2:31
17. "Overdrive (Finale)"   Buendia, Marasigan 3:02

Notes

Certifications

Country Provider Certification Sales
Philippines PARI 10× Platinum (Diamond)[2] 320,500+[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Luis Katigbak (March 18, 2011). "So that was 1996". The Philippine Star. http://www.philstar.com/youngstar/ysarticle.aspx?articleId=667186&publicationSubCategoryId=84. Retrieved 2011-04-20. 
  2. ^ a b c Rodelito Mamuad (23 September 2009). "20 to try: Filipino albums". timeoutbahrain.com. http://www.timeoutbahrain.com/knowledge/features/10738-20-to-try-filipino-albums. Retrieved 2011-04-20. 
  3. ^ "Eraserheads - Cutterpillow". iTunes. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cutterpillow/id326563599. Retrieved 2011-04-20. 
  4. ^ "Eraserheads - Cutterpillow". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Cutterpillow/dp/B004295SAW/ref=sr_shvl_album_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1303301391&sr=301-4. Retrieved 2011-04-20. 
  5. ^ Allmusic review
  6. ^ David Gonzales. "Eraserheads - Cutterpillow album review". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/cutterpillow-r588690/review. Retrieved 2011-04-20. 
  7. ^ "Eraseheads - Cutterpillow". Titik Pilipino. http://www.titikpilipino.com/album/?albumid=2118. Retrieved 2011-04-20. 
The Eraserheads
Studio albums
EPs and demos
Live albums
Compilations
Films
Tribute album
Singles
  • "Ligaya"
  • "Toyang"
  • Pare Ko
  • "Shake Yer Head"
  • "Maling Akala"
  • "Kailan"
  • "Magasin"
  • "With A Smile"
  • "Alapaap"
  • "Minsan"
  • "Sembreak"
  • "Hey Jay"
  • "Overdrive"
  • "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong"
  • Ang Huling El Bimbo
  • "Torpedo"
  • "Kama Supra"
  • "Superproxy"
  • "Casa Fantastica"
  • "Run Barbi Run"
  • "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka"
  • "Fruitcake"
  • "Trip to Jerusalem"
  • "Christmas Party"
  • "Lightyears"
  • "Harana"
  • "Tikman"
  • "Kaliwete"
  • "Para Sa Masa"
  • "Hard to Believe"
  • "Spolarium"
  • "Bogchi Hokbu"
  • "Julie Tearjerky"
  • "Tamagotchi Baby"
  • "Saturn Return"
  • "Maselang Bahaghari"
  • "Pop Machine"
  • "Huwag Kang Matakot"
  • "68 Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave."
  • "Tama Ka"
  • "Maskara"
  • "Hula"
  • "Palamig"
  • "Playground"
Publications
  • Fruitcake (book)
  • Tikman Ang Langit: An Anthology On The Eraserheads
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