Published on: Young STAR, 2019
An article on arranging the songs of Filipino band UDD's album from happy tunes to heartbreaking melodies.
What better way to end the intensity of Cancer season than with a surprise Up Dharma
Down album! Get your tissues and emotional traumas ready because this long-awaited
album will hit you right in the feels.
We’ve waited seven years for UDD to bless us with their fourth album. And as beautiful as
Capacities is, we’ve craved more of Armi’s soothing voice and the band’s danceable synths
more than we’d like to admit. Now that “U D D” is here, and honestly, are we even
prepared?
To ease you into the band’s comeback, we’ve arranged the album from the least
heartbreaking to the most wasak songs. I mean — we don’t want you crying in a corner as
early as track five? So why don’t you hold our hand while we take a quick dip in UDD’s latest
album?
Moving On (All the Good Things)
A track perfect for a road trip where everything is all dandy. In this song, the wind is blowing
in our hair, we are with our friends and are loving life.
Never
This has been debuted in gigs years before, yet Armi Millare’s chilling vocals still give us
goosebumps. Empowerment is also a feeling we’ll get with the lyrics, “No I don’t need your
help / I’ve been alone this whole time” Watch out for that Mariah Carey-like voice too!
Stolen
The synth game in this song is so strong that it will be hard for you not to groove. Though it’s
about asking someone to steal your heart, you won’t feel much pain because it’s masked by
the dance-y beats.
Tambalan
Previously entitled Tayong Dalawa, this song’s also been played at gigs before. Lyrically, it has
a “you and me against the world” concept. We dedicate this song to those nosy people who
feel like they are part of the relationship when they aren’t. Also, can you hear those bongos?
Sigurado
First of all, the bass is ace. A 2017 release, Sigurado has simple lyrics that talk about an
almost unrequited love. But like in true UDD fashion, emotional lyrics are accompanied with
a funky rhythm.
Fool Truth
This is the opener of the album. It sets the tone for what the overall album will be like,
hurtful lyrics with great instrumentation. Shed tears while you appreciate the sexy sax in the
background! The song is also about asking someone to lie to you because the truth hurts.
Young Again
Young Again plays with a different kind of emotional hurt: nostalgia. This track was first
heard as part of the movie soundtrack of Apocalypse Child. The violins and trumpets didn’t
help us cope either.
Unti-Unti
Fragile hearts beware, this is the anthem of emotional masochists. Unti-Unti is a reflection of
a slowly fading relationship. It’s when you accept that things will never be the same, and you
saw it coming. Also, Armi’s echoing vocals will produce twice the pain.
Say Nothing
“Nothing really matters anymore” This track oozes with defeat. It’s a song you play when you
feel like saying “Yoko na.” When things just don’t work out, accepting that this is the end may
be the best course of action.
Anino
Just when you gave up on them, you crawl right back. “Heto ako, nakatayo sa iyong harapan /
Heto ako, handa na atang masaktan” This track can be best described with a Turn Up the
Volume meme. Listen to it, you’ll see.
Crying Season
The ultimate heartbreak song. When you hear that iconic intro with the electric guitar, get
ready. Permission to cry beneath your sheets: granted. You don’t have to experience a
breakup to feel the pain of the lyrics. We’re definitely not crying while typing this.
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