Happiness? cover

Happiness?

Roger Taylor · 1994

48 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · pop rock · progressive rock

Eclectic rock sounds merge with introspective lyrics, creating a thoughtful exploration of personal and societal themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thoughtful exploration of themes
  • varied pacing throughout tracks
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • short bursts of lyrical insight

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • dislike eclectic musical styles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1994, 'Happiness?' marked Roger Taylor's first solo album since the dissolution of Queen in 1991. This album reflected his artistic freedom after years of collaboration, showcasing his ability to blend rock with pop elements while addressing personal and political themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Brian May· David Bowie· Duran Duran

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Nazis 1994 2:35
  • 2 Happiness 3:17
  • 3 Revelations 3:44
  • 4 Touch the Sky 5:04
  • 5 Foreign Sand 6:53
  • 6 Freedom Train 6:12
  • 7 ‘You Had to Be There’ 2:55
  • 8 The Key 4:25
  • 9 Everybody Hurts Sometime 2:52
  • 10 Loneliness… 2:25
  • 11 Dear Mr Murdoch 4:19
  • 12 Old Friends 3:33

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