It's Not Easy Being Green
Studio album by
Rivermaya
ReleasedJanuary 14, 1999
StudioPink Noise
Tracks Studios
GenrePinoy, Pop, 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 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.[2][3]

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.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]

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."[4]

Track listing

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

Album credits

  • 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

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResult
1999RX 93.1 Year-End Awards for OPM artistsTop 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests"Shattered Like"4th[5]
Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests"Rodeo"6th[5]

References

  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. 1 2 3 Gonzales, Dave. "Allmusic: It's Not Easy Being Green album review". allMusic. Retrieved 2017-12-04.
  5. 1 2 "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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