17/05/2026
🌟 CD's Atbp. HIGHLIGHT #7 🌟
The Bloomfields – _A Drop into the Blue_ (2019)* is their 4th studio album and their first fully self-produced, all-original record in 8 years.
*Basic Facts*
- *Released*: June 14, 2019
- *Label*: Lilystars Records
- *Tracks*: 10 tracks on the standard release, 14 tracks on the album launch version
- *Genre*: Retro-pop with ‘60s rock, psychedelic pop, ‘90s Britpop, hints of blues and funk
- *Produced*: Self-produced by the band, mixed/mastered by Pat Tirano at Wombworks Studios
*Background & Concept*
- *8-year gap*: Follow-up to _Hit the Ground Running_ (2011). The band said they needed time to get “full creative control”
- *Crowdfunded*: They raised funds via The Spark Project in 2019 to cover mixing, mastering, merch, and music videos
- *Theme*: Plays with duality - juxtaposing contrasting ideas to express nuanced thoughts. The title refers to “a drop of water back into the ocean”
- *Recorded mostly at home*: Allowed them to develop their distinct sound without genre pressure
*Key Tracks*
1. *“One Time Nevermind”* – Opens Oasis-style, with a surprise rap verse at the end
2. *“Ilaw”* – Socio-political anthem with a catchy hook about not being fooled by “evils hiding behind seemingly pleasing appearances”
3. *“Huli Ka”* – Exposes liars/deceivers, with playful basslines and jangly guitars
4. *“Out of Sight,” “Bubblier,” “Where Are You Goin’”* – Lighter, Beach Boys-vibe tracks
5. *“In The City”* – Funkier, about desperately looking for love
6. *“How Dare You”* – Angsty, grungier track that sounds like a bar fight
7. *“Tutut”* – Laid-back love song, one of the first singles released. 5:03 long
8. *“Breathe it in”* – Countryside, easy-listening closer with advice to “breathe the mundane in and out”
*Launch & Release*
- *Launch show*: June 15, 2019 at Historia Boutique Bar and Restaurant, Quezon City
- *Guests*: Orange and Lemons, Munimuni, Shirebound and Busking, Oh, Flamingo!
- *Formats*: Released on CD and upcycled cassette tapes
- *Streaming*: _A Drop Into The Blue (Deluxe Version)_ has ∼704k streams on Spotify as of Mar 2026
*Band Lineup at the Time*
Rocky Collado - vocals, drums
Lakan Hila - vocals, keyboards, lead guitar
Louie Poco - vocals, bass
Dino Pascual - vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
The band wanted to break out of the “retro-only” box they were known for since “Ale” and show their range.
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