In 1997, the much-awaited second album, entitled "Tao Po" was released.
The follow-up album was delayed as the band performed concerts all over the country and their fist album sold around 100,000 copies. The Youth gained massive airplay on many different rock stations across the nation. The five songs first recorded in the previous album were included. It contained the carrier single, "Multo Sa Paningin (Multong Bakla)" which became an instant hit. In 1994, the band released their debut album, "Album Na Walang Pamagat" (lit. This started the so-called “alternative music boom”. A few months after The Eraserheads were signed to Sony Music, The Youth was contracted by MCA Music. Going Major1993 witnessed the band’s signing to a major label. People returned again and again, each performance having unexpected surprises. Thanks to their combined punk, alternative rock, hard rock and satirical humor, audiences ate up their irreverent humor and distinct musicality.
Their shows were sold-out, sometimes twice a week or more. Soon, they became a headliner of the club. Considering their high-volume, high-energy and highly-impromptu performances, the band slowly established a cult following after several months of gigs. Due to frontman Cruz’s persistence, Club Dredd finally agreed to book the band in 1991. As soon as he started jamming with the band, he injected his own off-beat humor into the band’s songs and performances. The departure of two members was immediately replaced by a single Robert Javier, forming the classic thee-piece line-up of The Youth. Shortly after, however, Velez and Olidan left the band. Even with the indie album under their belt, they made it to the top and won the contest. That meant the band having not recorded an album yet. They even penned themselves as “Da Wol” while signing up for the 1990 RJ Battle of the Bands, a contest strictly for amateur bands only. The band started performing in different underground gigs. It is considered a collector's item today. Like any other indie productions, the album had limited success. They were able to record and release a self-titled independent album. In 1990, Richard Tan of Backbeat Records took them under his wing. With their diverse influences, The Youth was able to produce their very own signature sound. Upon the arrival of Velez, the group’s name was changed to The Youth. Raul Velez joined and assumed guitar duties. The station saw the origins of what would be one of the most famous local acts of the early 90’s.Įpino eventually left the band to form his own band, H8red. They played music suitable during the time, alternative and punk music, which was common on the radio station XB102’s Capital Radio. Early yearsFirst called ”Boyish Days”, the band formed in 1989 by Dodong Cruz (vocals/rhythm guitar), Erap Carrasco (drums), Pat Epino (lead guitar) and John Olidan (bass).
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