Trip is the second studio album by Filipinorock bandRivermaya. It has 13 tracks and was released byBMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. in 1996.[1] It is the first album to introduce Rico Blanco as the band's full-time guitarist[2] following the departure ofPerf de Castro the previous year. Since the album release, the album went gold overnight and reached platinum status in six days and the carrier single "Kisapmata" became the most requested tune in Top Rating FM Stations.[3] On June 30, 1996, the band launched their first Music Video for their next single "Himala" at the TV showASAP.[4]
The single "Panahon na Naman" were included in the compilation album "1896: Ang Pagsilang". The album commemorates the historical 1896 uprising of Filipinos against the Spanish colonizers.[6][7]
Former memberBamboo Mañalac stated the song "Flowers" is his favorite Rivermaya song.[8]
In 2000, Comedian Michael V covered the song Kisapmata in English Version "Twinkle of an Eye". The track was included in his album "MEB: Miyusik English Bersyon".[9]
In 2007, The song "Kisapmata" was covered by Yasmien Kurdi and was used as a carrier single for her 2nd albumLove Is All I Need.[10] The song was also covered by YouTube sensation Raphiel Shannon and release as a debut single. A few days after its online release, her song grabbed the No. 4 spot on Spotify’s Philippines Viral 50 chart last March 30, 2018.[11]
The song Himala was covered by Kitchie Nadal as a theme song for the 2008 ABS CBN TV drama seriesHumingi Ako Sa Langit starring Judy Ann Santos.[12]
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