Almost Happy
K's Choice · 2000
101 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic instrumentation that captures the bittersweet essence of youthful angst.
Top tracks — play these first
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Almost Happy — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and self-reflection, presenting a poignant contrast between hope and melancholy.
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Another Year — Opening with a haunting melody, this song explores the passage of time and existential uncertainty, setting a reflective tone for the album.
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Shadowman — With its darker undertones, this track delves into themes of inner turmoil and emotional struggles, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- reflective, introspective moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
- sprawling narrative exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Almost Happy is K's Choice's third studio album, released in 2000, following their successful album Cocoon Crash. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene and building on the momentum gained from their earlier hits like Not an Addict.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cranberries· Tori Amos· Natalie Imbruglia
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Another Year
A poignant moment occurs when the narrative voice contemplates the weight of unfulfilled dreams and the relentless march of time.
The shift from regret to resolve reveals a nuanced understanding of personal growth amidst life's challenges.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 0:23
- 2 Another Year 3:32
- 3 Almost Happy 3:47
- 4 My Head 3:44
- 5 Live for Real 3:51
- 6 Somewhere 3:04
- 7 Home 2:51
- 8 Tired 3:41
- 9 Always Everywhere 4:11
- 10 Shadowman 6:28
- 11 Favorite Adventure (The Wedding Song) 2:49
- 12 Busy 3:40
- 13 All 6:02
Disc 2
- 1 Hide 4:20
- 2 Cocoon Crash 2:48
- 3 Breakfast 3:00
- 4 Winter 3:10
- 5 If You’re Not Scared 5:09
- 6 I Smoke a Lot 2:55
- 7 Not an Addict 4:38
- 8 My Heart 3:28
- 9 Mr. Freeze 3:48
- 10 Elegia 4:08
- 11 Everything for Free 3:47
- 12 Believe 3:30
- 13 Butterflies Instead 3:41
- 14 Laughing as I Pray 1:29
- 15 God in My Bed 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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