In Love and War (Francis Magalona and Ely Buendia album)

In Love and War
Studio album by
Francis Magalona and Ely Buendia
ReleasedMay 25, 2010
Recorded2008–2009
Genre
Length36:50
LabelMusiko Records
&
Sony Music Philippines
Francis Magalona chronology
Best of Francis M
(2002) 		In Love and War
(2010)
Ely Buendia chronology
Wanted Bedspacer
(2000) 		In Love and War
(2010) 		Method Adaptor
(2024)
Singles from In Love and War
  1. "Higante"
    Released: November 2009
  2. "Bus Stop"
    Released: April 2010
  3. "Wasak Waltz"
    Released: September 2010

In Love and War is a collaborative studio album by Francis Magalona and Ely Buendia, posthumously released in May 25, 2010 after Magalona’s death. It also features contributions from Pupil, Gloc-9, Turbo Goth, Hilera, and Radha.

Recording

Initially titled The Sickos Project,[1] Magalona recorded the album with Buendia as he was undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia.[2] They recorded "Higante" in late 2008.[3]

Release

In Love and War received nominations at the 2010 NU Rock Awards, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year for "Higante", and Artist of the Year for Magalona and Buendia.[4] They eventually won Producer of the Year.[5] "Higante" also won Favorite Collaboration at the 2010 MYX Music Awards.[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Featured Artist(s)Length
1."Higante"Francis MagalonaHardware Syndrome03:51
2."Bleeder"Ely BuendiaPupil02:30
3."Bus Stop" (The Hollies cover)Graham Gouldman 05:08
4."Buzzkill"
03:33
5."Dreamdate"Diane Ventura 02:59
6."Hands On"BuendiaHilera03:13
7."Bum Ticker"Ely Buendia
  • Hilera
  • Brigada
03:12
8."Wasak Waltz"
  • Buendia
  • Magalona
 03:35
9."It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" (Bob Dylan cover)Bob Dylan
04:33
10."Unstrung Heroes" (DJ Kimosave Remix)Buendia 04:16
Total length:36:50

References

  1. ^ "Farewell, Francis M". Philippine Star. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  2. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. "Francis Magalona to resume recording with Ely Buendia". PEP.ph. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  3. ^ Godinez, Bong. "Ely Buendia is now "fully recovered," say his doctors". PEP.ph. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  4. ^ "NU Rock Awards marks 17th year in honoring the best in Pinoy rock". PEP.ph. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Nostalgia prevails as NU Rock Awards makes its last hurrah". PEP.ph. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  6. ^ Francisco, Butch. "A tribute to FrancisM". Philippine Star. Retrieved 27 August 2024.