Noontime Show Explained
| Noontime Show |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | the Itchyworms |
| Cover: | The Itchyworms - Noontime Show.png |
| Caption: | Commercial Break Edition cover |
| Released: | 11 October 2005 |
| Label: | Universal Philippines |
| Producer: |
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| Prev Title: | Little Monsters Under Your Bed |
| Prev Year: | 2001 |
| Next Title: | Self-Titled |
| Next Year: | 2008 |
Noontime Show is the second studio album by the Filipino rock band the Itchyworms, released by Universal Records Philippines on 11 October 2005. A concept album, it mocks traditions of the Philippine mainstream entertainment industry, parodying long-standing elements of Philippine soap operas ("Soap o Pera"), power couples or love teams ("Love Team"), game shows ("Balde o Salapi"), love-advice radio shows ("Mister Love"), etc.[1] [2]
Critical reception
In a review for The Philippine Star, Baby A. Gil wrote: "Songs in Noontime Show are amusing, irreverent and has a lot to say about the Filipino noontime variety show on television. Think production numbers, contests, love teams, etc., etc. [...] I admit they can be sarcastic at times and the songs might not sit well with some people. But it is hard to come across albums that effectively combine nice melodies and social commentary in one package, so we might as well enjoy this one."
In 2021, music vlogger Toni Panagu released a video critique on YouTube explaining why he thought the album a work of genius.[3]
Aftermath
- At the 19th (2006) Awit Awards, "Akin Ka Na Lang" won the Best World/Alternative Music award.[4]
- At the 2006 NU Rock Awards, the album won Album of the Year,[5] [6] Jazz Nicolas was named Drummer of the Year, and the band along with Raymund Marasigan and Buddy Zabala were named Producers of the Year.[7] [8] Nominated were "Beer" for Song of the Year, The Itchyworms for Band of the Year and the Rising Sun Award, Kelvin Yu for Bassist of the Year, and Apple Sta. Maria for Best Album Packaging.[9]
- KFC and Close-Up used "Akin Ka Na Lang" in their respective ads.
- In 2014, the band launched the "Beer" and "Pag-ibig" craft beer brands inspired by their song "Beer".[10]
Personnel
Adapted from liner notes.[11]
The Itchyworms
- Jugs Jugueta – guitars, vocals
- Jazz Nicolas – drums, vocals, percussion, keyboards, 12-string electric guitars
- Chino Singson – lead guitar,[12] guitars, vocals
- Kelvin Yu – basses, guitars, vocals
Additional musicians
- Gabby Evangelista – extra basses
Production
Notes and References
- Web site: Gil . Baby A. . Noontime Show, Itchyworms style . 2024-07-22 . Philstar.com.
- Web site: Noon Time Show by The Itchyworms . 2024-07-23 . . en.
- Bakit Genius ang Noon Time Show Album ng Itchyworms? . 2021-06-16 . Toni Panagu . 2024-07-28 . YouTube.
- Web site: Itchyworms: Akin Ka Na Lang Canada - Winnipeg . July 23, 2024.
- Web site: 2012-11-14 . Itchyworms on Pinoy rock and upcoming Dubai gig . 2024-07-28 . gulfnews.com . en.
- Web site: 2011-11-25 . The Itchyworms turn 15: What a long, odd trip it’s been . 2024-07-28 . sg.style.yahoo.com . en-SG.
- Web site: Torres . Cristelle . 2011-12-01 . 15th Anniversary Show of Itchyworms @ Metrobar . 2024-07-23 . GirlandBoyThing.com . en-US.
- Web site: OPMtune . 2017-12-07 . AFTER ALL THIS TIME . 2024-07-23 . OPMtune . en.
- Web site: Gil . Baby A. . NU 107 Rock Awards nominees . 2024-07-23 . Philstar.com.
- Web site: Dimalanta . Chrislaine . 2024-06-15 . The Itchyworms to release craft beer . 2024-07-28 . Wazzup.PH . en-US.
- Web site: 2022 . Itchyworms Noontime Show OPM CD . July 28, 2024 . Carousell.ph.
- Web site: 2024-02-03 . The Itchyworms On Their Success Of 'Beer' And What Lies Ahead . 2024-07-28 . billboardphilippines.com . en-US.
