Tuloy ang Ligaya (transl. The Fun Continues/The Joy Continues) is the sixth studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It was released in October 15, 2001 under Viva Records.[2] The album features newly recruited guitarists Mike Elgar and Kakoy Legaspi, as well as bassist Japs Sergio;[3] the three were recruited after founding bassist Nathan Azarcon left the group.

Tuloy ang Ligaya
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 15, 2001
RecordedMay–August 2001
StudioTracks Recording Studio
GenrePinoy rock, pop rock, alternative rock
Length54:11
LabelViva Records
ProducerRico Blanco
Rivermaya chronology
Rivermaya Greatest Hits
(2001)
Tuloy ang Ligaya
(2001)
Live and Acoustic
(2002)
Singles from Tuloy ang Ligaya
  1. "Umaaraw, Umuulan"
    Released: November 2, 2001[1]
  2. "'Wag Na Init Ulo Baby"
    Released: 2001
  3. "Basketbol"
    Released: 2001
  4. "Ipo-Ipo"
    Released: 2001

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic      (link)

David Gonzales of allMusic reviewed the album and stating that the album has moments of brilliance but lacked excitement. He praised songs "Gising Na" & "Imposible", but criticized other songs like ""Basketbol" ("Basketball") and "Bagong Liwanag", which he described as being "tedious and dry."[4]

Accolades

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Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2002 15th Awit Awards Best Alternative Recording Artist "Umaaraw, Umuulan" Won[5]
MTV Pilipinas Music Award Best Director Lyle Sacris for "Umaaraw, Umuulan" Won[6]
Video of the Year "Umaaraw, Umuulan" Won[6]
Favorite Group Video "Umaaraw, Umuulan" Won[6]
2003 MTV Pilipinas Music Award Favorite Group Video "Wag Na Init Ulo Baby" Won[7]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Rico Blanco, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Gising Na" 4:15
2."Imposible"Rico Blanco / Rivermaya4:12
3."Basketbol" 5:16
4."Kagat Ng Lamok" 4:07
5."Bagong Liwanag"Japs Sergio3:09
6."Umaaraw, Umuulan" 7:00
7."Karayom"Mike Elgar3:36
8."Bochog"Mike Elgar / Rico Blanco3:10
9."Age Doesn't Matter Anymore" 3:32
10."Desperado"Mike Elgar3:10
11."Ipo-Ipo" 7:48
12."'Wag Na Init Ulo Baby" 4:56

Personnel

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Album credits

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  • Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario and Vincent G. del Rosario
  • Associate Producer: Rommel Sanchez
  • Produced by: Rico Blanco
  • A&R: Mike Dizon
  • Art Direction: Rivermaya
  • Album Cover Design & Layout: Mark Edward P. Escueta
  • Additional Layout: Adrian "GA" J. Cabet
  • Photography: Mark Edward P. Escueta and Jun de Leon

References

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  1. ^ "New Rivermaya Music Video". mtvasia.com. Jen Tagasa. Archived from the original on 2 September 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2006.
  2. ^ "New Rivermaya Single Free!". mtvasia.com. Jen Tagasa. Archived from the original on 2 September 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2006.
  3. ^ "RIVERMAYA introduce new members". newsflash.org. Sol Jose Vanzi. Retrieved July 15, 2001.
  4. ^ "Tuloy ang Ligaya [-]". allmusic.com. David Gonzales. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Rivermaya won Awit Awards". www.philstar.com. Baby A. Gil. Retrieved September 25, 2002.
  6. ^ a b c "MTV Pilipinas 2002 Winners". Jason Doplito. 12 June 2002. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  7. ^ "2003 MTV Pilipinas Winners". Shahani Gania. 13 August 2003. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
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