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.
Why this album works
The album features the cult favorite 'Detachable Penis', which became a defining track for the band and contributed to their underground popularity. 'Happy Hour' also received notable critical attention, with publications like Spin highlighting its unconventional approach and satirical lyrics, further establishing King Missile's presence in alternative music circles.
- Best for
- absurdist humor throughout dynamic journey with peaks quirky storytelling interludes
- 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 Standout 1:57
- 4 (Why Are We) Trapped? Standout 4:29
- 5 It's Saturday 2:32
- 6 VvV (VulvaVoid) 3:25
- 7 Metanoia 3:19
- 8 Detachable Penis Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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