Siakol
Siakol | |
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Origin | Metro Manila, Philippines |
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Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | Alpha Records |
Associated acts |
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Members |
Noel Palomo Miniong Cervantes Wowie Flores Peter Plazon |
Past members |
Oyie Bunao James Rodriguez Wally Gaspar |
Siakol is a 4-piece Filipino rock band who is one of several groups who spearheaded the 90's Philippine alternative rock explosion and known for their hit songs "Lakas Tama", "Peksman", and "Bakit Ba". The band was a prominent fixture of the Tunog Kalye era in the Philippines.
Etymology
As per the band members, Siakol is a term they coin which pertains to a "free, happy and sometimes naughty state of mind". It is also a word play of jakol, Filipino slang for masturbation.
Background
Formed in 1994, their appearance as a guest in a “Battle of the Bands” competition in their hometown Parañaque was their first exposure. The band started writing original compositions and their songs were well-received by the public. Their songs from their 1996 album until present receives massive radio airplay.
The band’s brand of lyrics are primarily based on Filipino pop culture and observational humor.
Members
- Noel Palomo - vocals, songwriter
- Miniong Cervantes - guitars, backing vocals
- Wowie Flores - bass guitar
- Peter Plazon - drums
Former members
- Oyie Bunao - drums
- James Rodriguez - drums
- Wally Gaspar - guitars
Albums
- Tayo Na Sa Paraiso (1996)
- Rekta (1998)
- Pantasya (1999)
- Sa Pag-Ikot Ng Mundo (2000)
- Karoling (2001)
- Hiwaga (2003)
- Kabilang Mundo (2005)
- The Best of Siakol, Vol. 1 (2005)
- Tropa (2010)
- The Best of Siakol, Vol. 2 (2014)
- Haymabu (2015)
Notable singles
- "Lakas Tama"
- "Peksman"
- "Bakit Ba"
- "Aso"
- "Rekta"
- "Balang Araw"
- "No Problem (Kapag Ikaw Ang Kasama)"
- "Itigil Na Natin"
- "Muli Bang Makikita"
- "Ikaw Lamang"
- "Pagmamahal"
- "Inday"
- "Balewala"
- "Malaya Ba"
- "Biyaheng Impiyerno"
- "Sige Na, Tuloy Pa"
- "Sa Pag-ikot ng Mundo"
- "'Wag Mong Isipin 'Yon"
- "D'yan Sa Buhay Mo"
- "Ayoko Na Sa'yo"
- "Habang Ang Lahat"
- "Yakap"
- "Gabay"
- "Matulog Ka Na'"
- "Hindi Mo Ba Alam"
- "Ikaw Lamang"
- "Manibela"
- "Hiwaga"
- "Inihaw"
- "Iniwan Mo Akong Nag-Iisa"
- "Kanto"
- "Lagim"
- "Maligayang Pasko"
- "Karoling"
- "Ngayong Pasko"
- "Ikaw Ba 'Yan"
- "Sa Isang Bote Ng Alak"
- "Malapit Na"
- "Kabilang Mundo"
- "Teka Lang"
- "Gobyerno"
- "Kung Walang Ikaw"
- "Aanhin"
- "Basted"
- "Tropa"
- "Gawing Langit ang Mundo"
- "Ituloy Mo Lang"
- "Asahan Mo"
- "P.I."
- "Tropa"
- "Rakenrol"
- "Walang Gano'n"
- "Bahay-Bahayan"
- "Akala Ko'y Langit"
- "Droga"
- "Imadyinin Mo"
- "Parang Mali"
- "Solb Ka Na Naman"
- "Mas Masaya Sa Pilipinas"
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