Atomic Bomb is the third studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya. It has 16 tracks and was released by BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. on 31 January 1997.
It was reported that the album had gone gold before it hit the stores on January 31. Basing on initial orders from Metro Manila record bars, BMG shipped out 25,000 cassettes. Major record bars in malls reported they were out of stock after a few days. In the Philippines, an album must sell 20,000 copies to be certified gold.
This is the last Rivermaya album with Bamboo Mañalac as lead singer.
Track listing All tracks by Rico Blanco, except where noted.
Personnel Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac – lead vocals, backing vocals Rico Blanco – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals Nathan Azarcon – bass guitar, lead vocals Mark Escueta – drums & percussion, lead vocals
Album credits Producer: Rico Blanco Executive producer for Rana Entertainment, Inc.: Chito Roño & Lizza G. Nakpil Executive producers for BMG Records Pilipinas: Rudy Y. Tee A&R direction: Vic Valenciano Sound engineer: Slick Assistant sound engineers: Caryl Campos & Minnith Mota Album mix: Slick with Rivermaya Recorded at Digital FX International Inc. Additional string tracks recorded at Cinema Audio, Inc. Recording Studio Package design: Ariel Dalisay of Artworks Adv. Cover photography: courtesy of Philippine Daily Inquirer B&W inside photography: courtesy of Philippine Daily Inquirer Back cover and color photography: Eddie Boy Escudero Strings for "If" and "Luha" arranged by Mel Villena Strings for "If" and "Luha" performed by Sonata Strings led by Benjie Bautista
Accolades Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Result1997RX 93.1 Year-End AwardsTop 20 Requested OPM Songs"Hinahanap Hanap Kita"5thTop 20 Requested OPM Songs"Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo"8thTop 20 Requested OPM Songs"Elesi"9thTop 20 Requested OPM Songs"If"20th1998RX 93.1 Year End AwardsTop 7 Ranking OPM Requests"Ballroom Dancing"6th
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