Semenelin is the second full-length studio album by Filipino rock band Wolfgang. The record is their first release under Epic Records,[1] a division under Sony Music Entertainment[2] after leaving Ivory Records.[3]

Semenelin
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 15, 1996 (Local Release), April 25, 1997 (International Release)
RecordedHIT Productions, Perfecto Music Studio
GenreHard rock, alternative metal
LabelSony Music Entertainment
ProducerPerf de Castro
Wolfgang chronology
Wolfgang
(1995)
Semenelin
(1996)
Wurm
(1997)
Singles from Semenelin
  1. "Roadworthy Man"
    Released: 1996
  2. "Weightless"
    Released: 1996
Professional ratings
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SourceRating
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Accolades

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Publication Country Accolade Year Rank
Esquire Magazine Philippines 10 Essential OPM Albums of the 1990s [4] 2019 *

* denotes an unordered list

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Love & Despair"5:13
2."Bought & Sold"4:32
3."I..."3:18
4."Mata Ng Diyos" (The Eyes of God)4:43
5."Cathedral of Space"4:43
6."Center of the Sun"3:16
7."Beast"3:30
8."Weightless"3:46
9."Semenelin"6:24
10."Blue 11"1:53
11."Mula Sa Kamandag" (From the Venom)3:17
12."New Mother Nature/Verwirrung"6:56
13."Change"5:07

Personnel

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  • Sebastian "Basti" Artadi (vocals), additional percussions (track 13)
  • Manuel Legarda (guitar), backing vocals (track 3)
  • Ramon "Mon" Legaspi (bass)
  • Leslie "Wolf" Gemora (drums)
  • All Songs are written and arranged by Wolfgang except Blue 11 By Manuel Legarda

Additional Musician

  • Jay Ignacio - Laughter (track 2)
  • Perfecto De Castro - Backing Vocals (track 3)
  • Perfecto De Castro, Diego Garrido - Cello (track 10)
  • Perfecto De Castro, David Aguirre, Tirso Ripoll - Extra Musicians on "Roadworthy Man"
  • Joey of Saga - Backing Vocals (track 11)
  • Brian Velasco, Wam, Toni - Additional Percussion (track 13)

Album Credits

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  • Executive Producer: Mony Romana
  • Producer: Perfecto De Castro
  • Engineer: Diego Carrido
  • Assistant Engineer: Wam
  • Mixed By: Diego Garrido & Perfecto De Castro
  • Mastered By: Dennis Cham
  • Recorded at: HIT Productions (some vocal tracks are recorded at Perfecto Music Studio)
  • Photography By: Christina Castillo, Jay Ignacio
  • Album Art/Single Art: Miguel Mari & Allan Klar
  • Sleeve Design: Joni Lu & Carlos Hubilla
  • Typesetting & Layout: Chris Guodotti
  • Art Direction & Design: Miguel Mari

Videos

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  • Weightless

References

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  1. ^ "Sony Music's Wolfgang goes on tour". Manila Standard. 11 October 1996. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  2. ^ Red, Isah V (27 May 2003). "Wolfgang Pumps up Volume". Manila Standard. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Wolfgang's Sensation". 5 June 1996. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  4. ^ "10 Essential OPM Albums of the 1990s". esquiremag.ph. PAUL JOHN CAÑA. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
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