The Apparition

Urbandub's 5th Album, The Apparition, boasts of mind-blowing 10 Tracks and 5 fillers that would send listeners to a unique rocking experience. Their first single, Gravity, is a blend of dynamic and hurricane-force rhythm. I personally like the rhtythm of the bass at the beginning of the song. Most of the songs deals with topics like politics, family, liberty and religion. This album's different for Urbandub since it wasn't rushed. They had over 2 months to sit and write among themselves which was done in the mountains of Cebu, their Queen City.

Since its inception in 2000, the band's line-up has consisted of Gabby Alipe (lead vocals, guitar), John Dinopol (lead guitar, vocals), Lalay Lim (bass, vocals). The band's current drummer is JanJan Mendoza, who has been with the band since 2003.

Album Cover

Track List of all songs are:

1. The Apparition
2. Face In The Woods
3. Gravity
4. What This Night Brings
5. A Call to Arms
6. Tongues Like Knives
7. Bright City Kids
8. Stars And The Sun
9. We Kept It Hidden
10. Good Morning Bones

My personal favorites are track numbers 2, 3, 5, and 6. Track number 5 is my song for Year 2009 and onwards until I get the hang of it. The lyrics of songs will pierce those who are guilty--politicians, law makers, religious figures, and even Mr. Police Officer. I don't want to go into details but just a hint, this album is right on time for the 2010 Elections. One song was even dedicated to the late Francis Magalona which is Track number 8 (Isn't it obvious?). So to say, this is a great album. For those who have a copy, I salute you guys. For those die-hards who don't have a copy yet, you know what to do.

Urbandub: My fave