| It's Not Easy Being Green | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Rivermaya |
| Cover: | It's Not Easy Being Green (album).jpg |
| Released: | January 14, 1999 |
| Studio: | Pink Noise Tracks Studios |
| Genre: | Alternative rock |
| Length: | 55:41 |
| Label: | Musiko Records &<br />BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. |
| Producer: | Rico Blanco |
| Prev Title: | Atomic Bomb |
| Prev Year: | 1997 |
| Next Title: | Free |
| Next Year: | 2000 |
It's Not Easy Being Green is the fourth studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya, released on January 14, 1999.[1]
The album features the singles "Nerbyoso", "Rodeo", and "Shattered Like". It is the first album after Bamboo Mañalac's departure. This is also their first album with Rico Blanco as the lead vocalist. It is also the last album they recorded for BMG Records Pilipinas until in 2022 when they rejoined the label, now as Sony Music Philippines. The album hit gold barely a month after its release.[2] [3]
The album sold 40,000 units in the Philippines, reaching platinum certification status, though it is the band's lowest-selling album.
David Gonzales of AllMusic reviewed the album and noticed some Britpop influences in "(A Little) Sorry (Should Make Everything Alright)" and "Shattered Like". He critiqued about Blanco's performance as vocalist on the album. He stated "...While Blanco is a fine singer, it's possible that the loss of the charismatic Bamboo has shaken the band's confidence."
All songs by Rico Blanco except where noted.
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | RX 93.1 Year-End Awards for OPM artists | Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests | "Shattered Like" | 4th[4] | |
| Top 7 Ranking OPM Song Requests | "Rodeo" | 6th |