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Happy Hour

King Missile · 1992

59 min · 18 tracks · art rock

A chaotic blend of spoken word, absurdist humor, and eclectic instrumentation that defies genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • absurdist humor throughout
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • quirky storytelling interludes
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • playful chaos and spontaneity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking polished, structured songs
  • prefer serious, somber themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 15, 1992, 'Happy Hour' is King Missile's third album, following the success of their breakthrough record 'Float' in 1990. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique niche in the art rock scene, characterized by a distinct combination of wit and experimental sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
The Velvet Underground· Kate Bush· Lou Reed

Tracklist

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

  • 1 [untitled] 0:11
  • 2 Sink 2:59
  • 3 Martin Scorsese 1:57
  • 4 (Why Are We) Trapped? 4:29
  • 5 It's Saturday 2:32
  • 6 VvV (VulvaVoid) 3:25
  • 7 Metanoia 3:19
  • 8 Detachable Penis 3:21
  • 9 Take Me Home 6:16
  • 10 Ed 6:01
  • 11 Anywhere 3:34
  • 12 The Evil Children 5:47
  • 13 Glass 0:23
  • 14 And 2:49
  • 15 King Murdock 0:53
  • 16 I'm Sorry 3:02
  • 17 Heaven 3:14
  • 18 Happy Hour 5:38

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