Kamikazee releases Long Time Noisy

MANILA, Philippines - Universal Records releases Kamikazee’s third album Long Time Noisy featuring the launching single Wala. Long Time Noisy is the band’s follow-up of its double platinum breakthrough album Maharot.

Kamikazee was formed by five friends who met at the University of the Philippines-Diliman: Jay Contreras (lead vocals), Jomal Linao (guitars), Led Zeppelin Tuyay (guitars), Jason “Puto” Astete (bass) and Allan “Bords” Burdeos (drums).

Kamikazee took three years to construct and record Long Time Noisy as they balanced its grueling gig schedules and desire to release the best album it can possibly come up with. And it did exactly that with the new album.

Long Time Noisy is Kamikazee’s best and most consistent album. The group continues its brand of heavy rock, dosed with pop sensibilities and witty lyrical ideas. The single Wala is somewhat uncharacteristic, a cynical social commentary laden with heavy pop hooks. The album opens with two high-energy love-themed songs Ikaw (Kapirasong Langit sa Lupa) and another paean to unrequited love Hanggang Tingin (which contains one of the most headbang-inducing heavy instrumental adlibs in a love song ever). Eschoos Me is the band’s rakista anthem.

Songs such as 4:20, Unang Tikim and Hot Mami show the band’s tendency for witty double entendres while Kamikazee’s explosive cover of Francis Magalona’s Meron Akong Ano is a worth the price of admission. Lalandiin is a funky spoken word song that puts a hilarious D.O.M. twist to Mr. Suave.

The acoustic Alay has radio hit potential while tracks such as M.M.K. (Maalaala Mo Kami) and the scathing Chismosa should keep avid Kamikazee fans occupied with its funny interludes.