Autotelic’s Debut Album

Arem Bolalin

“PapuntaPabalik” Is Certified Platinum
Last February 13, 2019, the “Takipsilim” hit-makers’ debut album “PapuntaPabalik” has been officially certified platinum record.
“Ngayonlangnagsi-sink in na, sobrang overwhelming sya. Lahat ng hirap, lahat ng puyat, lahatnung sacrifice namin ng oras, ngayonna-immortalize nasiya. Nanditonasyasa CD na ‘to,” Josh Villena said.
On the official Instagram account of Autotelic, they shared a photo of them holding their plaque and wrote a caption thanking their avid supporters.
The album was released in 2016 and on their interview with Myx, they shared why they named it ‘PapuntaPabalik”.
“Pinangalanan naming siyang ‘PapuntaPabalik’ dahilkaramihan ng mga songs, based on personal experience. And akokasi, personally, very nostalgic akonatao. So lagiakongnasa-stuck dun saano eh, ‘yung parang nagde-daydream ‘taspinag-iisipan ko ‘yungmganangyarenadati.”
“Sobrangswaknung title para sa whole concept nung album. ‘Yung mga meaning nung tracks, parang lahatpwedengpumasok eh. Parang everytime you are moving forward, may maaalala ka eh… na something that would really affect you. Kaya ‘PapuntaPabalik,’ so ayun.
The album is composed of 10 tracks entitled Gising, Languyin, Unstable, Laro, Misteryoso, Mapa, Close Your Eyes, Balik, Dahilan, and Hanap.