Ranking OPM Projects

Type: LP
Genre/s: Folk Rock
Best Tracks: ALL
Brief Review: "A compilation of some of the band's best and most timeless/relevant works in Philippines history."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Folk Rock / Manila Sound
Best Tracks: ALL
Brief Review: "Asin's eponymous debut is an ever lasting classic containing some of the band's most relevant and provoking tunes regarding morality and liberation given its creation during the almost decade-long martial law in the Philippines back in the 1970s."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Pop / Soft Rock
Best Tracks: ALL
Brief Review: "From great compositions to an all-out harmonious performance, it's no wonder the band is considered to be one of the best OPM acts."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Hardcore Hip-Hip / Gangsta Rap / Horrorcore
Best Tracks: Mabanges, Buwaya, Handa Na Ba?, Walang Respeto, Nakakadedo
Brief Review: ‎"Ang bangis nila!"

Type: LP
Genre/s: Folk Rock
Best Tracks: ALL
Brief Review: "An all-round colorful album filled with some of the most gorgeous soundscapes in the OPM scene."

Type: LP
Genre/s: World / Folk
Best Tracks: Ili-Ili, Maghimaya Ka Maria, Sa'yo O Diyos
Brief Review: "Grace Nono gracefully recaptures traditional musical pieces from all over the country."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Pop Rock / Experimental Rock / Techno
Best Tracks: Hard To Believe, Para Sa Masa, Balikbayan Box, Ha Ha Ha, Spoilarium
Brief Review: "The Eraserheads' most experimental and cryptic project is legitimately amazing."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Indie Folk / Indie Rock
Best Tracks: Sa Hindi Pag-alala, Sa'yo
Brief Review: "An emotionally, poetic & thoughtful daydreaming in music form."

Type: Single Album
Genre/s: Alternative
Best Tracks: ALL
Brief Review: "A brief yet welcome alternative sound from the band makes for a well-though out materials."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Folk Rock / Art Rock / World
Best Tracks: Ang Mahalaga, Pag-ibig, Pagmamahal, Sa Malayong Silangan, Pagbabago?, Monumento, Dalawang Dekada ng Asin, Kawangis, Sa Bawat Nilikha, Panibagong Bukas
Brief Review: "Despite the band unfortunately just turned into a duo all these years, they still manages to create one of their best records as a bittersweet swansong."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Folk Rock
Best Tracks: Bantayog/Mahiwagang Tao, Payo, Ikaw-Kayo-Tayo, Ang Tanong?, Orasyon (Mano Po), Magulang (Alay Kay Rocky), Mag-isip Ka, Damdaming Nakabitin
Brief Review: "Asin makes a really compelling tale regarding civil justice."

Type: LP / Compilation
Genre/s: Manila Sound
Best Tracks: Maging Sino Ka Man, Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko, Pangako, Kamusta Ka
Brief Review: "A compilation of some of the singer's timeless love songs and confessional moments."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock
Best Tracks: Ang Huling El Bimbo, Superproxy, Huwag Mo Nang Itanong, Poorman's Grave, Torpedo
Brief Review: "Catchy from front to back, its no wonder that this album has some of the band's signature hits and catapulted them to OPM legends."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Acoustic Folk
Best Tracks: Himig Ng Pag-ibig, Dasal at Katutubong Musika, Kahapon at Pag-ibig,
Hangin
Brief Review: "Asin's sophomore effort provides an acoustic flair to their love-driven folk melodies. The band still impresses with their resonating messages and music despite some tracks end up feeling misplaced."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock
Best Tracks: Bagong Taon, Shattered Like, Nerbyoso, Homecoming, Rodeo
Brief Review: "The bittersweet departure of an integral member sees the band revel and move on in their most well-processed, sonically cohesive album yet."

Type: Compilation
Genre/s: Singer Songwriter / Folk
Best Tracks: Anak, Bayan Ko, Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi, Pulubi, Magbago Ka
Brief Review: "A compilation that mostly features the Pinoy rock icon's most resonating and timeless songs in the country."

Type: EP
Genre/s: Pop Rap / Conscious Hip Hop / Electropop
Best Tracks: Biglang Liko, Hagdan, Atat, Langit, Venus
Brief Review: "Ron Henley makes a name for himself as an elite rapper on this galactic, spectacular EP."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Pop Rock / Folk Pop / Indie Folk
Best Tracks: Lunod, Elyu, Kasayaw, Upuan, Sugat
Brief Review: "A creative musical journal exploring contemporary themes whilst giving a deep dive towards the human psyche."

Type: EP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Pop Rock
Best Tracks: You'll Be Safe Here, Liwanag Sa Dilim, Imbecillesque
Brief Review: "Contains some of the band's all time classic, after a series of album slumps."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Pop Rock / Rock / Pop
Best Tracks: Nothing Like You, Firepower, Last Dance, Anak Ng (OFW Blues), Lingering Love
Brief Review: "A beautiful mess, full of head-banger and heartfelt moments."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Pop Rock / Alternative Rock / Novelty
Best Tracks: Your Song, Alumni Homecoming, The Yes Yes Song, Choco Latte, Chikiniki
Brief Review: "The album takes jabs about growing up, whilst the band is actually growing up, in sound and maturity."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Indie Rock / Post Punk
Best Tracks: Medisina, Duda, CRAB, Duwag, Dasal/Kasal
Brief Review: "Zild cleverly channels 2000's teen angst in this thrilling, change of sound."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Post Britpop
Best Tracks: Kaibigan 2023, Lia, I.N.A.S., Dilim, Huwag Nang Ipilit
Brief Review: "Zild shows his coherent storytelling and Y2K sound superpower!"

Type: EP
Genre/s: Indie Alternative / Indie Rock
Best Tracks: Kaloy, Sansinukob, 3019
Brief Review: "Manages to find a balance between catchy and hard-hitting tunes within wholesome and serious topics."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Pop Rock / Alternative Rock / Novelty
Best Tracks: Borbolen, Rosas, Pati Pato
Brief Review: "A sense of nostalgia and introspective seeps through the band's latest album, who still retains the cheeky lyricism after decades-spanning career."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Pop Rock / Alternative Rock / Novelty
Best Tracks: Gitara, Bagsakan, The Ordertaker, Mang Jose
Brief Review: "A mostly fun, chaotic spoof about the original to weird aspects of life."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Pop / Soft Rock
Best Tracks: When I Met You, Yakap Sa Dilim, True To My Music
Brief Review: "A simpler follow-up to their magnum opus, but retains a lot of smooth melodies and performances through it."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Brit-pop
Best Tracks: Faithless, Serious Offender, Ambulansya, Imbecillesque, Tulog
Brief Review: "Having free creative control with this album had the band make some of their best and experimental works yet."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Dream Pop
Best Tracks: Kisapmata, Flowers, Panahon Na Naman, Kundiman, Himala
Brief Review: "Great hooks within a dreamy aesthetic makes this album stand out."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Indie Pop / Experimental Rock
Best Tracks: Hanggang Kailan (Umuwi Ka Na Baby), Heaven Knows (This Angel Has Flown)
Brief Review: "A largely captivating record of 60's and 20's alternative rock fusion, varying moods and striking writing."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Jangle Pop / Indie Pop / Alternative Rock
Best Tracks: Toyang, Ligaya, Pare Ko
Brief Review: "Amateurish mixing aside, Eraserheads' starting point is still a blast thanks to its catchy songwriting and hooks."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Indie Rock / Pop Rock / Garage Rock
Best Tracks:Konsensya, Aura, Tangerine Boulevard,
Brief Review: "The band returns from a five year hiatus for their minimalist yet productive album yet."

Type: EP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock
Best Tracks: Alay, Hanabi
Brief Review: "Melodic, smoothly flowing and painful lyricism, this tightly knitted 21 minute EP from them manages to be captivating and depress with one single listen."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Indie Pop / New Wave
Best Tracks: Bakit Hindi?, Hindi Bakit?
Brief Review: "Da Possibilities have great artistic potential with this dreamy, conscious debut EP."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Psychedelic Pop / Psychedelic Rock
Best Tracks: Huwag Ka Sanang Magagalit, Bukod-Tangi, Mga Katulad Mo
Brief Review: "Unique makes a name for himself with the struggles of identity and mentality in a psychedelic world."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Manila Sound / Disco
Best Tracks: Sumayaw Sumunod, Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal, Nais Kong Malaman Mo, Salawahan
Brief Review: "The 'Bee Gees' of the Philippines and one of the main contributors of the Manila sound has some amazing songs made throughout their discography."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Rap Rock
Best Tracks: Much Has Been Said, Hallelujah, Truth, Alpha Beta Omega, F.U.
Brief Review: "A new change of pace from the band sees them making bigger hits and proving they're are the more interesting OPM acts of their time."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Pop Rock / Indie Rock
Best Tracks: Toyang, Maselang Bahaghari, Alapaap, Light Years, Minsan
Brief Review: "The artists featured on this project definitely turn heads around with their modern revitalization of Eraserhead classics and even deep cuts."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Synthpop / Electropop
Best Tracks: DBTWO!, SOS, VIVID, RUNAWAY HOLIDAY, TALK! TALK!, KING OF THE NIGHT
Brief Review: "While nothing revolutionary or unique in its genre, Ena Mori's charming voice, introspective songwriting and memorable songwriting manages to be a must listen in its genre."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Electronic Rock / Synth Pop / Pop Punk
Best Tracks: Antukin, Yugto, Ayuz, Say Forever, Your Universe
Brief Review: "Rico Blanco makes an album full of variety and bops, thanks to the decades spanning music career and songwriting experience."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Hypnagogic Pop
Best Tracks: Panahon, Away-Bati, Di' Mapalagay
Brief Review: "While lesser in scale than his previous works, Daisy provokes a sense of bittersweet nostalgia thanks to its hypnagogic nature and Unique's softer performance."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Psychedelic Pop / Disco / Neo-Psychedelia
Best Tracks: O KAY GANDA, KOSMIK DREAM, HUWAG MABAHALA,
Brief Review: "With great production, japanese influences, and hard-hitting guitar solos, BLASTER shows what it means to be kosmik."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Emo / Indie Rock / Post Rock / Post Hardcore
Best Tracks: Funeral Pt. 1, 2 & 4
Brief Review: "The concept of death is tackled with well-nigh emotional resonance within its painful riffs and harrowing writing."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Rock / Rap Rock / Pop Rock
Best Tracks: Mr. Clay, Noypi, Masaya, As the Music Plays the Band, Take Me Down, These Days
Brief Review: "The theme of ruler and ruled is brutal over on this unique debut album led by former Rivermaya member Bamboo Mañalac."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Pop Rock / Alternative Rock / Acoustic Rock
Best Tracks: Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sabihin, Same Ground, Bulong !!!
Brief Review: "Kitchie Nadal just makes mostly enticing & emotional pop rock bangers/ballads on this album. That's all."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative Folk
Best Tracks: Maligaya, Mali, Tiwala
Brief Review: "Not as cohesive as their previous works, but still brims with lively production and performances."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Indie Pop / Folk Rock
Best Tracks: Kyusi, Hari, Huminga, Apat, Bungantulog
Brief Review: "A very simplified, sweet take on loss."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Country / Folk / World
Best Tracks: Mahal Kong Panaginip, Siglo, Para Sa Inyo, Pagdating Sa Dulo Saan Pa Ang Tungo, Lagablab Sa Katimugan
Brief Review: "A hopeful mix of folk songs that mostly manages to showcase that Asin isn't faltering at all."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Alternative
Best Tracks: Sisikat Ka Iha, Tagu-taguan, Peklat Cream
Brief Review: "Lot of meaningful songwriting, performances and riffs are found in this album. A few inferior moments do show up."

Type: LP
Genre/s: Hip Hop / Rap / Rap Metal
Best Tracks: Bago Ang Lahat, Ang Bagong Ako, Tao Lang, Tanyag
Brief Review: "Loonie's multisyllabic style,
detailed storytelling and experimental production shines throughout this project."