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Happy Pills

Candlebox · 1998

56 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · grunge

A vibrant blend of post-grunge melodies and introspective lyrics, wrapped in dynamic guitar riffs and emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • introspective reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1998, 'Happy Pills' marked Candlebox's third studio album, following the commercially successful 'Lucifer's Crib' from 1995. At this point, the band was navigating the shifting landscape of rock music as grunge waned in mainstream popularity, attempting to redefine their sound while retaining their core audience.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 10,000 Horses 5:10
  • 2 Happy Pills 3:26
  • 3 Blinders 5:49
  • 4 It’s Alright 5:23
  • 5 A Stone’s Throw Away 5:41
  • 6 So Real 3:54
  • 7 Offerings 4:17
  • 8 Sometimes 5:09
  • 9 Step Back 4:30
  • 10 Belmore Place 4:02
  • 11 Breakaway 4:15
  • 12 Look What You’ve Done 4:33

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