Happiness Not Included
Soft Cell · 2022
55 min · 12 tracks · new wave · synth-pop · post-punk
Melancholic synth melodies intertwine with danceable beats, reflecting a blend of nostalgia and contemporary disillusionment.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- melancholic reflective moments
- nostalgic soundscapes exploration
- steady rhythmic pulses
- gradual emotional builds
- immersive listening experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 6, 2022, 'Happiness Not Included' is Soft Cell's first studio album in over five years, following their 2016 album 'Cruelty'. This album marks their continued exploration of themes around joy and despair, further solidifying their place in the art pop and synth-pop genres while reintroducing their sound to a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Gary Numan· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Happy Happy Happy 4:47
- 2 Polaroid 4:41
- 3 Bruises on All My Illusions 4:46
- 4 Purple Zone 3:11
- 5 Heart Like Chernobyl 3:25
- 6 Light Sleepers 4:42
- 7 *Happiness Not Included 4:55
- 8 Nostalgia Machine 4:35
- 9 Nighthawks 5:14
- 10 I’m Not a Friend of God 4:35
- 11 Tranquiliser 3:51
- 12 New Eden 6:29
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