Miss Happiness
Walt Mink · 1992
36 min · 10 tracks
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and melodic hooks infused with a playful spirit and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Miss Happiness — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, showcasing the band's knack for blending melodic hooks with thoughtful lyrics.
-
→
Love You Better — This song highlights the band's lyrical depth, combining emotional vulnerability with a driving rhythm that resonates throughout the album.
-
→
Factory — Closing the album, this track features intricate guitar work and a more complex structure, presenting a mature side of the band's songwriting prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and engaging arrangements but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Love You Better' and 'Twinkle & Shine'.
- The album closes with 'Factory', which employs a repetitive structure that contrasts with the earlier melodic complexity.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Miss Happiness 3:26
- 2 Chowder Town 3:02
- 3 Love You Better 3:55
- 4 Showers Down 4:08
- 5 Quiet Time 3:33
- 6 Pink Moon 3:15
- 7 Smoothing the Ride 3:09
- 8 Croton-Harmon (Local) 3:32
- 9 Twinkle & Shine 3:03
- 10 Factory 5:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.