Cutterpillow: The Bernie Grundman Remaster 2024 Eraserheads

• 1 Superproxy 05:46
• 2 Back2Me 02:15
• 3 Waiting For The Bus 03:27
• 4 Fine Time 03:01
• 5 Kamasupra 04:36
• 6 Overdrive 05:05
• 7 Slo Mo 03:24
• 8 Torpedo 04:17
• 9 Huwag Mo Nang Itanong 04:11
• 10 Paru-Parong Ningning 02:48
• 11 Walang Nagbago 03:24
• 12 Poorman's Grave 04:36
• 13 Yoko 03:10
• 14 Fill Her 01:47
• 15 Ang Huling El Bimbo 07:29
• 16 Cutterpillow 02:32
• 17 Overdrive (Reprise) 02:04
• Total Runtime 01:03:52

Info for Cutterpillow: The Bernie Grundman Remaster 2024

Cutterpillow is the third studio album by Filipino alternative rock group Eraserheads. It was released in the Philippines on December 8, 1995 by Sony BMG Music. The album became a highlight in Pinoy music as it introduced classic songs such as "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong", "Overdrive", and the popular "Ang Huling El Bimbo". It was both critically and commercially successful, certifying 14× Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).To date, the album has sold over 320,500 units in the country, becoming the third biggest-selling album in OPM history.

Cutterpillow isn't just an album, it's an experience. It's a genre-bending masterpiece that throws everything from pop hooks to alternative rock anthems at you. One minute you're swaying to the melancholic beauty of "Ang Huling El Bimbo," a song so iconic it transcends generations. The next, you're headbanging to the raw energy of "Yoko." It's a testament to the Eraserheads' musical versatility.

But Cutterpillow isn't afraid to delve into darker territory. The title track itself hints at a deeper, more unsettling mood. The lyrics throughout the album can be introspective and thought-provoking. This is what makes the Eraserheads so special - their ability to blend catchy melodies with a raw, emotional honesty.

Cutterpillow isn't just a relic of the 90s. It's an album that continues to resonate with listeners today. Whether you're a die-hard Eraserheads fan or just discovering Filipino rock for the first time, Cutterpillow is a must-listen. It's a testament to the enduring power of great music, a reminder that some albums truly are timeless.

"The Eraserheads are one of the Phlippines' most popular bands, and on 1995's Cutterpillow, the group put forth a strong case for being a talented one, too. Where the band's previous album, Circus, often seemed lightweight and superficial, Cutterpillow is more mature and cohesive, brimming with enjoyable, substantive songs. As before, the band tackles a variety of styles. The delightful "Back2Me" moves on a punkish vibe, the reverb-drenched guitars overlaid with the vocalist singing a catchy, snappy melody reminiscent of Green Day. The opening reverb-edged guitar figure of "Waiting for Me" is enchanting, as is the song itself, highlighted by a rapturous chorus. The acoustic-based "Poorman's Grave" is another fine song among a host of others. In fact, there isn't a bad song on the album. Where 1994's Circus was marred by superficial, almost "kiddie pop" melodies, the melodies on Cutterpillow are more substantive, with only a touch of "kiddie pop" on some songs, including the bridge on "Overdrive," which is otherwise a good song. The band continues its penchant for experimenting in the studio, and several songs are adorned with studio effects, including the squawks on "Yoko" and the Beatles-influenced strings that end "El Huling El Bimbo" (Last El Bimbo Dance). Speaking of the Beatles, this time the Eraserheads have a less overt tendency to imitate the Beatles' style, and they seem more original, more like themselves. This is a fine, enjoyable album, one of the best ever made in the Philippines." (David Gonzales, AMG)

Ely Buendia, vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar (tracks 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15)
Buddy Zabala, bass, keyboards, back-up vocals (tracks 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15)
Marcus Adoro, lead guitar, samples (track 7)
Raimund Marasigan, drums, vocals (tracks 7, 10, 13), sound effects (tracks 6, 11)
Additional musicians:
Francis M., vocals (track 1)

Mastering directly from the analog tapes by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, USA

Digitally remastered

The Eraserheads
are one of the most important artists in the history of Pinoy rock music. Often described as the Philippines' own Beatles, the Eraserheads brought their melodic guitar rock and keen wit from Manila's underground scene and into the mainstream. The group can be compared to Nirvana in how they knocked superficial pop from the airwaves and the charts, triggering a wave of commercial acceptance for alternative music. The Eraserheads formed at University of the Philippines in 1989. Schoolmates Ely Buendia (lead vocals, guitar), Marcus Adoro (lead guitars), Buddy Zabala (bass), and Raymund Marasigan (drums) played covers at several universities. The band became disillusioned at how poorly they remade other artists' songs so they began writing their own. In 1990, the Eraserheads started performing at the alternative hotbed Club Dredd, quickly establishing an impressive fan base. However, record labels were not interested in the group, and their demo album, Pop-U, faced continual rejection until the band produced a new version of one of its tracks, capturing the attention of BMG Records (Pilipinas). In 1993, the Eraserheads released their first album, Ultraelectromagneticpop, for the label. The record was a bona fide smash. Just as Nirvana achieved stardom in America with stripped-down rock and an unassuming image, the Eraserheads topped the charts in Manila with their independent spirit and distinctive sound. In 1996, the Eraserheads' album Cutterpillow went gold via pre-release sales before record stores even had copies; the album was eventually certified platinum eight times, the highest-selling album ever in the Philippines. In 1998, the band extended its visibility beyond the Philippines by releasing a compilation of remastered greatest hits, Aloha Milkyway, to the Asian market. In 1999, the Eraserheads even received limited airplay on the influential Los Angeles alternative rock station KROQ. In 2001, the Eraserheads released Carbon Stereoxide. (Michael Sutton, AMG)

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