Twelve Years Together
APO Hiking Society · 1982
41 min · 11 tracks · easy listening · city pop · Manila sound
Melodic harmonies blend with reflective lyrics, capturing the essence of Filipino easy listening in the early '80s.
Twelve Years Together is an album by APO Hiking Society, released in 1982. Melodic harmonies blend with reflective lyrics, capturing the essence of Filipino easy listening in the early '80s. 'Twelve Years Together' is notable for its commercial success, helping to popularize the Manila sound across the Philippines. The album's tracks frequently topped local charts and it is lauded for its harmonious arrangements and relatable lyrics, influencing subsequent generations of Filipino artists seeking to capture similar sentiments. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Twelve Years Together sound like?
Melodic harmonies blend with reflective lyrics, capturing the essence of Filipino easy listening in the early '80s. Rooted in easy listening and city pop.
What makes Twelve Years Together by APO Hiking Society notable?
'Twelve Years Together' is notable for its commercial success, helping to popularize the Manila sound across the Philippines. The album's tracks frequently topped local charts and it is lauded for its harmonious arrangements and relatable lyrics, influencing subsequent generations of Filipino artists seeking to capture similar sentiments. Released in 1982, 'Twelve Years Together' marked a significant phase for the APO Hiking Society as they celebrated over a decade of musical collaboration. This album followed their breakout success and solidified their status as icons in the Manila sound genre. At this point, they were recognized for their unique blend of pop and folk elements, appealing to a wide audience in the Philippines.
How many songs are on Twelve Years Together?
Twelve Years Together has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Mag-Artista Ka Standout 4:09
- 2 Araw 3:38
- 3 Salawikain 4:25
- 4 Bakit Ba 3:38
- 5 Inaamin Ko Standout 3:33
- 6 Pakinggan Mo (Ang Awit Ko) 3:36
- 7 Tuyo Na’ng Damdamin 2:37
- 8 Mahal Kita (Ngunit Ayaw Mo Sa Akin) Standout 3:49
- 9 Giliw 3:13
- 10 Gabi Na Naman 4:41
- 11 Blue Jeans 4:19
Release Date
January 1, 1982
Artist Origin
Philippines
Runtime
41 min 38 sec
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