Andalucia (IV of Spades album)
2025 studio album by IV of Spades
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Andalucia is the second studio album by Filipino rock band IV of Spades. It was released on November 5, 2025. The album contains 12 tracks, of which four ("Aura", "Nanaman", "Konsensya", and "Suliranin") were previously released as the singles in 2025, after their return for nearly five years of hiatus. It is also the first album that features their lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Unique Salonga since his departure from the band in 2018.
| Andalucia | ||||
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| Released | November 5, 2025 | |||
| Length | 44:45 | |||
| Language | Filipino, English | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
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| Singles from Andalucia | ||||
Background
In 2018, Unique Salonga left the band IV of Spades to pursue a solo career,[1] and the group went on indefinite hiatus in 2020.[2] In later 2020, Zild Benitez began a solo career and released four albums. In 2021, Blaster Silonga pursued his solo career and released a few singles and two albums.
On July 16, 2025, the band officially returned with the surprise-released single "Aura" under Sony Music Philippines, working with their new management, Balcony Music Entertainment. The song also marked Salonga's return as the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist.[3][4] Over the next two months, the band continued to singles without prior announcement: on August 13, 2025, "Nanaman" (lit. 'Again'),[5] on September 10, 2025, "Konsensya" (lit. 'Conscience'),[6] and on October 8, 2025, "Suliranin" (lit. 'Problem').[7]
According to Billboard Philippines, "Aura" was met immediate success on streaming services and social media platforms. The track debuted on the magazine's record charts with two days of chart-tracking data, entering at number 28 on the Philippines Hot 100 and number 14 on the Top Philippine Songs.[8] The track peaked at number four on the Philippines Hot 100 and number three on the Top Philippine Songs.[9]
Songs
Kabisado is a psychedelic funk[10] track blended with 1970's inspired sound[11] that is characterized by its expressiveness and sensual narrative.[10] Upon its release as a single, the track debuted at number 90 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100.[12]
Release
On August 29, 2025, at the Wish 107.5 11th anniversary concert, the band announced that they will be releasing their second album Andalucia[13] named after Benitez's apartment where they regularly met.[14] It was released on November 5, 2025, through Sony Music Philippines.[15]
On September 10, 2025, the band performed at the inaugural Filipino Music Awards at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 21, 2025.[16] On October 5, Karpos Multimedia announced that the band is set to perform their solo concert on December 12, 2025 at the same venue.[17] On October 26, 2025, they announced a second day to their solo concert.[18]
Reception
Gabriel Saulog of Billboard Philippines described Kabisado as one of Blaster's best-penned tracks, describing Blaster's vocals as "dreamy" and his lyrics as "cheeky".[19]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Tara" |
| 3:07 |
| 2. | "Monster" |
| 3:00 |
| 3. | "Paru-paro" |
| 3:21 |
| 4. | "Nanaman" |
| 3:13 |
| 5. | "Konsensya" |
| 3:33 |
| 6. | "Tamis ng Pagkakamali" |
| 3:30 |
| 7. | "Aura" |
| 5:18 |
| 8. | "Karma" |
| 4:06 |
| 9. | "Tangerine Boulevard" |
| 4:22 |
| 10. | "Kabisado" |
| 3:28 |
| 11. | "Rewind" |
| 3:43 |
| 12. | "Suliranin" |
| 4:05 |
| Total length: | 44:45 | ||
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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| Billboard Philippines | 2025 | 25 Best Filipino Albums and EPs of 2025 | Placed | [20] |
Notes
- As a lyricist