''Tambay'' is the second EP by the

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band

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, released under

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on April 19, 2011.

Scope

After a three-year hiatus due to personal issues, on April 19, 2011, Sponge Cola released its second EP, ''Tambay''. It is only available by purchasing three 1.5 Liter Coca-Cola's at supermarkets and exchanging the receipt to a nearby redemption center. The album contains six tracks, the shortest of all albums they had made in years, but

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says that it will contain newer and catchy tunes that will entice new listeners and as well as their long-time followers.
The first three songs of the album was a precursor to the development of their fourth studio album, ''

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'', thus the three are also included in the said album, which was released on September 16, 2011.

Commercial sales

''Tambay EP'' became the first album by a band to receive a Diamond Record Award since

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. The album was awarded the Diamond Record Award for selling more than 150,000 units.''Sponge Cola's Tambay EP sold more than 150,000 units''
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Track listing

Credits

*Yael Yuzon - vocals, rhythm guitar *Gosh Dilay - bass guitar, backup vocals *Erwin Armovit - lead guitar *Tmac Cruz - drums

References

{{Authority control 2011 EPs Sponge Cola albums