1995 (Eraserheads song) explained

1995
Type:single
Artist:Eraserheads
A-Side:"Sabado"
Released:September 1, 2014
Recorded:2014
Length:3:22
Prev Title:U Make Me
Prev Year:2002
Sabado
Title2:1995

"1995" is a song by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads. It was released in 2014 as part of a two-track CD included with the September issue of the Philippine edition of Esquire magazine, along with “Sabado”. The songs are the band's first new material in 12 years.

Background

The songs were initiated by Esquire Philippines editor in chief Erwin Romulo when he followed the band during their one-night show in London in April 2014. “We wanted to find out what the band would sound like today,” he recalled. “It’s not a comeback. It’s an experiment.”[1]

Romulo co-wrote “1995” with vocalist Ely Buendia. It was described as a “Lemonheads-esque throwback to the band’s dalliances with punk”.

The sleeve cover was designed by Cynthia Bauzon-Arre and features color blocks with an inverted E, a symbol for the band.[2]

Release

"Sabado" and "1995" were first released as part of a CD insert of Esquires September 2014 issue. The magazine cover shows the band crossing the Abbey Road in a homage to the Beatles.[3] The songs were also made available for playback online for the month of September through the magazine's online version.[4]

The band held a surprise live performance during the issue's launch party at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati.[5]

In October 2021, Offshore Music released the songs on 12-inch vinyl with exclusive remixes.[6]

Music video

The music video for “1995” was directed by Erik Matti. It features the band performing with "psychedelic" motion graphics,[7] ending with them standing in front of the Oblation statue from University of the Philippines Diliman, where the band formed.[8]

Track listing

12” vinyl

Personnel

Eraserheads

Production

Design

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Caña . Paul John . Memories of the madness: The Eraserheads and new music . Rappler.com . 20 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Lopez-Quimpo . Candice . Behind-the-scenes notes on new Eraserheads songs . Rappler.com . 20 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Walang humpay na ligaya: Eraserheads releasing new songs after more than a decade . GMA News Online . 20 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Benedicto . Rizza . Eraserheads surprises loyal fans with live performance at Esquire launch . PEP.ph . 20 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Eraserheads play together again at #EsquireEheads event . Rappler.com . 20 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Bodegon-Hikino . Kara . Offshore Music to release the Eraserheads' 'Sabado' and '1995' and its remixes on vinyl . Bandwagon Asia . 20 August 2024.
  7. Web site: Second Eraserheads video released . Yahoo! News . 20 August 2024.
  8. Web site: WATCH: Music video for new Eraserheads song ‘1995’ . Rappler.com . 20 August 2024.