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Happiness Is

Taking Back Sunday · 2014

40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk · pop-punk

A vibrant blend of earnest lyrics and catchy melodies intertwine with a nostalgic emo sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on youth
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • earnest lyrics with emotional resonance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seek standalone single hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 18, 2014, 'Happiness Is' is Taking Back Sunday’s sixth studio album, following their 2011 release 'Taking Back Sunday'. This album marked a return to form for the band, showcasing their growth while still adhering to the emotional resonance that defined their earlier work. It came at a stage where they were solidifying their identity within the alternative rock genre after lineup changes and shifting musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Brand New· The Used· Dashboard Confessional

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Preface 1:26
  • 2 Flicker, Fade 4:33
  • 3 Stood a Chance 3:39
  • 4 All the Way 3:48
  • 5 Beat Up Car 3:11
  • 6 It Takes More 5:11
  • 7 They Don’t Have Any Friends 3:48
  • 8 Better Homes and Gardens 3:54
  • 9 Like You Do 2:47
  • 10 We Were Younger Then 4:42
  • 11 Nothing at All 3:59

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