" Coffee Break Island is one of the well-known bands emerging in the Manila ska scene. The band was formed in Quezon City in 2001. CBI's sound is a mix of ska, reggae, soul, punk and a bit of rock & roll. Inspired by The Specials, The Clash, Hepcat, Toots and The Maytals, The Police, Sublime, Bob Marley and many others - this band made a niche of their own, pushed boundaries and defied expectations with their music, proof of which are the original compositions made by the evolution of sound experimentation. " This introduction was taken from their website http://coffeebreakisland.com/
This is the band's present line up - Paul Puti-An (vocals/guitar), Jun Nogoy (drums / back up vocals), Romel Manuel ( bass) and Raffie Miranda (keyboard). CBI started as a side project back then because allof the members belong to different ska and reggae bands in Manila. Jun Nogoy was with Manila's premiere ska band Put3ska, Paul and Romel were with Snubhouse if I'm not mistaken.
CBI is one of the best, potent and hardworking band that I know. We knew all of them before forming this band because we used to play alongside other ska/reggae/skinhead bands on the early days of Club Ska and the regular Ska nights at Club Dredd at EDSA and Mayric's. Since then we've been friends and drinking buddies with this great band. Paul's husky and soulful voice, Romel's engaging bass lines, Jun's effectiveand sticky rimshots and Raffie's liquid keyboard licks make this band standout from the rest . This sekf titled album was released last 2007 independently and a 2nd album will be released this summer. See them live and you'll know what I mean. Play this loud. RESPECT!
( Party Song - one of the bands earliest and well known compositions)
(2nd official video from their album. This video also features Arnold Morales of Urban Bandits, Put3ska and Tsunami Tsunami)
01 Hoy!
02 Gahaman
03 Big Trouble
04 Don't Fool Around
05 Pakikinggan
06 It's Gonna Be Alright
07 Let You Go
08 Sweet Lovin'
09 I Long For
10 You'll Be Mine
11 I'm Down
12 She's So Fine
13 Party Song
14 Hoy Ulit!
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