Album Review: 18th Issue - To Be Heard

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Album: To Be Heard.
Artist: 18th Issue
Independent Release

18th Issue is a 4 man band consisting of Ting Ocampo on lead Vocals, Zeus Masilungan on guitars and back-up vocals, Bassist Art Asuncion, and drummer Jimbo Aguas. This 7-year old pack started out rockin' PWU with their progressive funk approach during the band's early years, when being a pepper, (Chili, that is) seemed the best a bare-chested boy could do. To boot, they've already won several contests including MTV's Band Alert in 1998, and in 2002, Redhorse Musiklaban (beating bands you probably love right now.. no sweat.).

Stating Funk-rock gods Red Hot Chili Peppers and Infectious Grooves as their primal influences, together with new school funk icons Incubus, and several other bands from every diversity of Rock, This band has already inculcated a uniqueness that is their own, combining influece and undeniable talent to establish a sound that is completely gripping and original, it is total mind-fuck.


Musical style can be sufficiently defined as a fusion of POWER FUNK, metal, rap & rock & roll with heavy progression. Influenced by any old & new school FUNK genres. Bands like Infectious Grooves, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, George Clinton & all the 70's Funk scene. On stage, 18th Issue displays uncommon ferocity & flair, exuding a character completely gripping & completely original. Playin with groove, power, attitude & style.

Track List :
1. To Be Heard
2. Scent Of A Woman
3. Dilim
4. Anino
5. Lies
6. Addicted To You
7. Panaginip
8. Chismosa
9. When
10. Mothership

the songs:
-"WHEN" -soundtrack of "The Amazing Twins", ABSCBN
-"Brownskin People" & "Dilim" -soundtrack patch of ABSCBN night shows
-"Dilim" (1st single) aired on radio stations in the metro
support them!, just key in: NU VOTE DILIM by 18thissue send to 2299
-"Dilim" Video viewed on MYX & MTV philippines

18th Issue Debut Album "TO BE HEARD" 10 tracks, 10 years in the making...
spilling blood, sweat and beer.
out in stores, Grab a copy now!

"ROCKUMENTARY" compilation album, featuring finalists of the Redhorse Muziklaban 2002

It's time for D Funk TO BE HEARD!