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1995 (Eraserheads song)

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"1995"
Single by Eraserheads
A-side"Sabado"
ReleasedSeptember 1, 2014
Recorded2014
Studio
  • Sound Creation Studios/Kodama Studios
  • The Bunker/Crow’s Nest
Genre
Length3:22
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Erwin Romulo
  • Eraserheads
Eraserheads singles chronology
"U Make Me"
(2002)
"Sabado" / "1995"
(2014)
Music video
"1995" on YouTube

"1995" is a song by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads. It was released in 2014 as part of a two-track CD included with the September issue of the Philippine edition of Esquire magazine, along with “Sabado”. The songs are the band's first new material in 12 years.

Background

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The songs were initiated by Esquire Philippines editor in chief Erwin Romulo when he followed the band during their one-night show in London in April 2014. “We wanted to find out what the band would sound like today,” he recalled. “It’s not a comeback. It’s an experiment.”[1]

Romulo co-wrote “1995” with vocalist Ely Buendia. It was described as a “Lemonheads-esque throwback to the band’s dalliances with punk”.[1]

The sleeve cover was designed by Cynthia Bauzon-Arre and features color blocks with an inverted E, a symbol for the band.[2]

Release

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"Sabado" and "1995" were first released as part of a CD insert of Esquire's September 2014 issue. The magazine cover shows the band crossing the Abbey Road in a homage to the Beatles.[3] The songs were also made available for playback online for the month of September through the magazine's online version.[4]

The band held a surprise live performance during the issue's launch party at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati.[5]

In October 2021, Offshore Music released the songs on 12-inch vinyl with exclusive remixes.[6]

Music video

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The music video for “1995” was directed by Erik Matti. It features the band performing with "psychedelic" motion graphics,[7] ending with them standing in front of the Oblation statue from University of the Philippines Diliman, where the band formed.[8]

Track listing

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12” vinyl

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Side A
No.TitleLength
1."Sabado"3:22
2."Sabado (DMAPS Remix)" 
Side B
No.TitleLength
1."1995"3:53
2."1995 (Lustbass Remix)" 

Personnel

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Eraserheads

Additional musicians

  • RJ Pineda - keyboards (track 4)

Production

  • Erwin Romulo - producer
  • Shinji Tanaka - recording, mixing, mastering
  • Sancho Sanchez - additional recording, production coordination
  • Ely Buendia - executive producer (2021 release)
  • Derick Villarino - executive producer (2021 release)
  • Pat Sarabia - executive producer (2012 release)

Design

  • Cynthia Bauzon-Arre - original art and design
  • Ennuh Tiu - cover photography (2021 release)
  • Jake Versoza - inner sleeve photographs (2021 release)
  • Brian Gorospe - layout and design (2021 release)

References

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  1. ^ a b Caña, Paul John. "Memories of the madness: The Eraserheads and new music". Rappler.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  2. ^ Lopez-Quimpo, Candice. "Behind-the-scenes notes on new Eraserheads songs". Rappler.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Walang humpay na ligaya: Eraserheads releasing new songs after more than a decade". GMA News Online. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  4. ^ Benedicto, Rizza. "Eraserheads surprises loyal fans with live performance at Esquire launch". PEP.ph. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Eraserheads play together again at #EsquireEheads event". Rappler.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  6. ^ Bodegon-Hikino, Kara. "Offshore Music to release the Eraserheads' 'Sabado' and '1995' and its remixes on vinyl". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Second Eraserheads video released". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  8. ^ "WATCH: Music video for new Eraserheads song '1995'". Rappler.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.