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Collector's Item

APO Hiking Society · 1975

37 min · 11 tracks · easy listening Β· city pop Β· Manila sound

A harmonious blend of soft rock and folk, infused with playful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

Collector's Item is an album by APO Hiking Society, released in 1975. A harmonious blend of soft rock and folk, infused with playful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. The album features notable tracks that showcase the band's signature style, which helped popularize the Manila sound genre across the Philippines. 'Collector's Item' is often cited for its innovative medleys and remains a beloved classic in Filipino music history, influencing countless artists in the years that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Collector's Item sound like?

A harmonious blend of soft rock and folk, infused with playful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Rooted in easy listening and city pop.

What makes Collector's Item by APO Hiking Society notable?

The album features notable tracks that showcase the band's signature style, which helped popularize the Manila sound genre across the Philippines. 'Collector's Item' is often cited for its innovative medleys and remains a beloved classic in Filipino music history, influencing countless artists in the years that followed. Released in 1975, 'Collector's Item' was the APO Hiking Society's third studio album, following their successful self-titled debut in 1974. By this time, they had established themselves as a key player in the Manila sound movement, characterized by their unique fusion of Western pop influences and Filipino sensibilities.

How many songs are on Collector's Item?

Collector's Item has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·37:41

Best experienced from track one β€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Move 3:43
  • 2 Time Can Let It Wait Standout 3:11
  • 3 Rock n' Roll Music (Medley) (With Apologies To The Beatles) Standout 5:59
  • 4 Kasal 3:12
  • 5 Softly 3:11
  • 6 Be Right 2:58
  • 7 Leaving 2:58
  • 8 Let Me Sing You A Song (Medley) (With Apologies To Donovan) Standout 6:25
  • 9 Ano Ang Ibig Mong Sabihin 2:50
  • 10 I Love You 2:53
  • 11 Be Nice To Your Fine Feather Friend 0:21

Release Date

January 1, 1975

Artist Origin

Philippines

Runtime

37 min 41 sec