Bayani Redux

Bayani Redux is the re-release of Bayani, the second full-length album by Blue Scholars.

After the first 25000 copies released under Massline/Rawkus sold out, they re-released the album under Duck Down Records on September 1st 2009.

In addition to the first 15 tracks, which are the same of the first release, this album includes 2 songs from previous digital EPs: “27”, “Southbound”, and a new song: “Dawn Song (feat. Shad)”.

“Bayani” is a Tagalog and Persian word meaning “heroes of the people” and “the Word” respectively. Those specific languages were chosen because the group’s two members, Geologic and Sabzi, are Filipino and Persian respectively.

The album is thematically similar to the duo’s previous works, with some songs focused on socio-political issues and others showing devotion for the Seattle area.

Official music videos were recorded for “Back Home” and “Joe Metro”.