Pinoy rockPinoy RockRock music made by Filipino bands and artists, often blending local language, humor, and social themes with guitar-driven sounds. From the 1970s and the Eraserheads era to today's indie bands,Go to Pinoy Rock Glossary legend Mike Hanopol, best known as the bassist and co-founder of Juan Dela Cruz Band, has re-released his sixth solo album Lagablab on vinyl through Backspacer Records on September 28. Originally released in 2003, the record slipped quietly under the radar but has since grown into a sought-after rarity. With this new edition, the album finally gets its due for fans who have been waiting for a release for more than two decades.
The album features collaborations with the late master rapper Francis Magalona, singer-songwriterSinger-SongwriterA musician who writes and performs their own songs, usually with just a guitar or piano. Singer-songwriters are valued for honest, personal storytelling, and many of the most beloved voicesGo to Singer-Songwriter Glossary Aia De Leon, and other Filipino music heavyweights. The vinyl version has been remastered by producer Shinji Tanaka at Kodama Studios, giving fresh clarity to Hanopol’s blend of searing guitar solos, balladeer-like anthems, and the unshakable rock energy that defined his style.
For longtime fans and new listeners alike, the release carries historical weight. Hanopol has been a fixture in Pinoy rockPinoy RockRock music made by Filipino bands and artists, often blending local language, humor, and social themes with guitar-driven sounds. From the 1970s and the Eraserheads era to today's indie bands,Go to Pinoy Rock Glossary for nearly five decades, standing alongside Pepe Smith and Wally Gonzales as one of the architects of the genre in the 1970s. With Juan Dela Cruz Band, he helped establish “Pinoy rock” as its own movement, mixing Western influences with Tagalog lyrics and Filipino identity at a time when local pop leaned on imported sounds.
While Hanopol’s name is often tied to the mythology of Juan Dela Cruz Band, his solo career has always been about creating his own lane. Lagablab shows that spirit in full force, and its long-awaited vinylVinylThe analog record format, played on a turntable and prized for its warm sound, large artwork, and collectible appeal. After declining for decades, vinyl has enjoyed a revival among youngerGo to Vinyl Glossary release gives fans a chance to archive a key chapter in the legacy of one of Pinoy rock’s forefathers.
The vinylVinylThe analog record format, played on a turntable and prized for its warm sound, large artwork, and collectible appeal. After declining for decades, vinyl has enjoyed a revival among youngerGo to Vinyl Glossary is now available at Backspacer Records and online.
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