Over about 2 weeks ago, i managed to get a copy of Archipelago’s much awaited album entitled “Travel Advisory” and this is a good break for me after these past few weeks of deadlines, overnights and stress from work. Archipelago is composed of Yan, Chad, Pat and Wendell. You might be familiar with Yan and Wendell, as they are also members of the band Pupil.

The album packaging is nice, which i might say should be the standard CD packaging here in the country. It has has 16 tracks (alot for a debut album) and i guarantee you, you will be listening for the whole album the first time you play it.

“Black Box” opens up the Archipelago experience and i believe this is the current single playing on the airwaves and it’s a feel good song. The next song which is the same as the album’s title also has a slow rock feel to it but nevertheless, another feel good track.

“Lumapit” is the first tagalog song that you will hear on the album and it’s followed up by “Meteor” Honestly, i can’t pick a single song that shines on the album because there are a couple of tracks that is worth noting and potential singles from the album in the future. Here’s my list on it:

• Blackbox – Currently their single and no doubt about it
• Travel Advisory
• Lumapit
• Meteor
• May 1 – This was their previous single after MRI
• Gaan
• Engine Breaker
• Baguio
• MRI – Their first single

As you can see on my list, almost half of the songs in the album can make it through the airwaves. This is a good sign for the band considering that it’s just their debut album and most of the tracks are good enough, heck i can’t wait for the next album to be released.

So my, verdict? let’s just say the day when i got my hands on the album up until now, i can’t help but play at least 4-5 songs everyday. It’s on my iPod touch, office mp3 player and even on my cellphone (i use the intro of “Silver” as my ringtone) heheh!

To sum it up: Buy the album, plug in your earphones and get ready for an experience that only Archipelago can deliver. This is a must buy for those who are looking for a breath of fresh air and are tired of listening to the “crappy tagalized” songs that’s playing on the airwaves or better yet, for some good ol’ rock, the way it should be be. One of the albums you must buy. We are lucky to have the band Archipelago, right here in “our” Archipelago.

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