Released 28 years ago this June
Happy Hour
Shonen Knife · 1998
43 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · punk
Joyful melodies and playful lyrics intertwine with punk energy, creating a vibrant celebration of everyday life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful anthems for gatherings
- steady pacing for casual listening
- joyful melodies for sunny days
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, complex compositions
- seek serious or heavy themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Happy Hour' was Shonen Knife's seventh studio album, following their 1996 effort 'Let's Knife'. At this point, the band had established themselves in the alternative rock scene, particularly after gaining attention in the West through tours and support from influential bands like Nirvana.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Tsunami Bomb· The Go-Go's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shonen Knife Planet 2:09
- 2 Konnichiwa 1:41
- 3 Cookie Day 2:26
- 4 Hot Chocolate 3:10
- 5 Sushi Bar Song 1:49
- 6 Fish Eyes 3:05
- 7 Banana Chips 2:58
- 8 Dolly 3:47
- 9 Jackalope 3:05
- 10 Gyoza 3:07
- 11 Catch Your Bus 2:34
- 12 People Traps 3:44
- 13 His Pet 4:26
- 14 Daydream Believer 2:51
- 15 Banana Chips (Japanese version) 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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