Episode (Zack Tabudlo album)

Episode is the debut studio album of Filipino singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo. It was released on October 15, 2021, under Island Records Philippines and distributed by MCA Music.[1][2]

Episode
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 15, 2021
GenrePop, OPM
Length50:48
Label
ProducerZack Tabudlo
Zack Tabudlo chronology
Episode
(2021)
For All
(2023)
Singles from Episode
  1. "Elizabeth"
    Released: February 26, 2021
  2. "Binibini"
    Released: March 26, 2021
  3. "Hindi Ko Kaya"
    Released: May 14, 2021
  4. "Habang Buhay"
    Released: September 17, 2021
  5. "Ba't Ganito ang Pag-ibig"
    Released: October 8, 2021

The album features 14 tracks, including the hit single "Binibini" which broke a record as the top local song on Spotify's Philippines charts.[3][4] The album has been highly acclaimed by music critics.

Recording

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Before the release, Tabudlo had been writing and producing his tracks for the album based on "many emotions" about life, love and heartbreaks.[1]

Promotion

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Before the release of his album, Tabudlo released a series of music videos for all of its tracks in the form of "episodes" or "stories" that were uploaded on his official YouTube channel. It features celebrities such as Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Paulo Avelino, Charlie Dizon, Cong TV and Viy Cortez of Team Payaman, James Reid, and others.[5]

The album's artwork was designed by designer-illustrator John Ed De Vera.

He would later promote the album through his digital online concert on December 23, 2021.[6]

Track listing

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Note: all tracks are written and produced by Tabudlo.

No.TitleLength
1."Heart Can't Lose"4:01
2."Para sa Mga Ex"3:25
3."Lost"2:35
4."Hindi Ko Kaya"3:17
5."Calm Me Down"4:43
6."Binibini"3:42
7."Ba't Ganto ang Pag-ibig"3:14
8."Habang Buhay"4:05
9."Elizabeth"3:15
10."Simula Palang Nung Una"4:20
11."First & Last"3:13
12."Huwag Mong Pahulain"3:24
13."High"3:29
14."Give Me Your Forever"4:05
Total length:50:48

References

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  1. ^ a b Peters, Daniel (6 October 2021). "Zack Tabudlo announces debut album 'Episode'". NME.
  2. ^ "Zack Tabudlo drops debut album about 'heartbreak, anxiety, happiness, love, and life'". ABS-CBN News. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Young Pinoys on top: Zack Tabudlo's 'Binibini' breaks record on Spotify". Manila Standard. 5 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Zack Tabudlo's 'Binibini' tops Spotify's PHL's Top 50 Chart for six straight weeks". BusinessMirror. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Every Celeb Featured In Zack Tabudlo Episode Music Video Series". Nylon Manila. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  6. ^ Basabas, Franchesca Judine (15 October 2021). "Zack Tabudlo drops debut album 'Episode', announces year-end online concert". Bandwagon.asia. Retrieved 30 July 2022.