MANILA, Philippines – Parokya ni Edgar is back with a brand-new album– the first in 6 years!
The band launched Pogi Years Old at Eastwood Central Plaza on Sunday, October 16, with a short concert for their fans.
Performing with them was former band member Vinci Montaner, who is featured in Pogi Years Old in the song "Beautiful Girl."
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE YES YES SHOW!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch?src=hash">#PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom">@rapplerdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/feGP8SFs3S">pic.twitter.com/feGP8SFs3S</a></p>— Vernise L. Tantuco (@verntantuco) <a href="https://twitter.com/verntantuco/status/787645801568743424">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Vinci is here!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/parokyaniedgar">@parokyaniedgar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom">@rapplerdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/qe5Adu55NZ">pic.twitter.com/qe5Adu55NZ</a></p>— Vernise L. Tantuco (@verntantuco) <a href="https://twitter.com/verntantuco/status/787614686376144896">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Also joining them at their album launch was Paolo Bernaldo of Moonstar88, who filled in for bassist Buwi Meneses, who is currently in the US.
Aside from songs from their new album like their newest single "Lagi Mong Tatandaan," Parokya also rocked out to hits like "Picha Pie" and had the crowd sing along to songs like "Harana." (WATCH: Parokya ni Edgar's 'Lagi Mong Tatandaan' music video)
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Their newest single off <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PogiYearsOld?src=hash">#PogiYearsOld</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LagiMongTatandaan?src=hash">#LagiMongTatandaan</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/parokyaniedgar">@parokyaniedgar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom">@rapplerdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/Sx54rxIp6I">pic.twitter.com/Sx54rxIp6I</a></p>— Vernise L. Tantuco (@verntantuco) <a href="https://twitter.com/verntantuco/status/787616720403869697">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">Harana!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom">@rapplerdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/mBZHKq8vBJ">pic.twitter.com/mBZHKq8vBJ</a></p>— Vernise L. Tantuco (@verntantuco) <a href="https://twitter.com/verntantuco/status/787644228851544066">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">Harana??? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch?src=hash">#PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom">@rapplerdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/YCjwgKGwug">pic.twitter.com/YCjwgKGwug</a></p>— Vernise L. Tantuco (@verntantuco) <a href="https://twitter.com/verntantuco/status/787644905086517248">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Of course, in between songs – and sometimes during – they couldn't help but crack a few jokes. At one point, Chito even threw a few bottles of water to the crowd.
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LOL! Chito Miranda throwing water to the crowd <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch?src=hash">#PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom">@rapplerdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/FDEBsrjN35">pic.twitter.com/FDEBsrjN35</a></p>— Vernise L. Tantuco (@verntantuco) <a href="https://twitter.com/verntantuco/status/787621348797407233">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Wag lang video?? Uh ohh hahaha fyi, tapos na yung kanta at di naman siya nahulog <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch?src=hash">#PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom">@rapplerdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/KOkiausZGX">pic.twitter.com/KOkiausZGX</a></p>— Vernise L. Tantuco (@verntantuco) <a href="https://twitter.com/verntantuco/status/787624287398092800">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Watch a few tidbits from the Pogi Years Old album launch below and see more photos from the night below!
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<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Para Sa 'Yo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch?src=hash">#PogiYearsOldAlbumLaunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/parokyaniedgar">@parokyaniedgar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom">@rapplerdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/UxulO7SVxY">pic.twitter.com/UxulO7SVxY</a></p>— Vernise L. Tantuco (@verntantuco) <a href="https://twitter.com/verntantuco/status/787615798915244033">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The crowd singing along to "One and Only!" <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom">@rapplerdotcom</a> <a href="https://t.co/zXCdvit7j2">pic.twitter.com/zXCdvit7j2</a></p>— Vernise L. Tantuco (@verntantuco) <a href="https://twitter.com/verntantuco/status/787626643976101888">October 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Parokya's Pogi Years Old drops in record stores nationwide and on Spotify and other digital formats on Monday, October 17.
Copies were also available at the Eastwood album launch and at an earlier launch at Robinsons Galleria Cebu last October 14.
What's your favorite Parokya ni Edgar song? Let us know in the comments!– Rappler.com