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If the Eraserheads were the Beatles of the Philippines for their fab group chemistry and always evolving creativity, then Side A would be the country's equivalent of Toto, peddling an endless supply of straightforward, immaculately clean soft rock. Side A was formed in Manila, Philippines, in 1985, landing frequent gigs in hotel lounges. The band's innocuous, easy listening style was the antithesis of the city's developing underground new wave/punk scene but more accurately reflected the tastes of the masses. Formed by Naldy Gonzalez (vocals, keyboards), Side A became a hitmaking machine, unleashing a continuous stream of multi-platinum albums. Side A released its self-titled debut LP in 1989, which featured the band's first charting single, "Eva Marie." In 1991, the group -- comprised of Gonzalez, Joey Generoso (vocals), Kelly Badon (guitar), Joey Benin (bass), and Ernie Severino (drums) -- blasted into superstardom with its second full-length, White Album. The album was certified tri...