What makes So Happily Unsatisfied by Nine Days notable?

The album features the single 'Absolutely (Story of a Girl)', which achieved significant radio play and charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Although it did not reach the heights of its predecessor, the album's exploration of personal themes resonated with fans and contributed to the early 2000s alternative rock landscape. So Happily Unsatisfied is Nine Days' second studio album, coming three years after their breakthrough hit, 'Absolutely (Story of a Girl)'. At this point, the band was looking to solidify their presence in the pop-rock scene following initial commercial success. This release showcased a shift towards more introspective songwriting while maintaining their melodic sensibilities.

How many songs are on So Happily Unsatisfied?

So Happily Unsatisfied has 12 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

So Happily Unsatisfied

Nine Days · 2002

50 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of reflective lyrics and catchy melodies that capture the complexities of adult relationships through an alternative rock lens.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Favorite Song — Opening with vibrant energy, this track encapsulates the band's knack for blending catchy hooks with relatable lyrics about longing and nostalgia.
→
Emily — This song stands out for its poignant narrative that captures unrequited love, showcasing the band's lyrical depth alongside a memorable melody.
→
Everything — This track highlights an introspective tone, as it contemplates life's challenges and uncertainties, making it a reflective centerpiece of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its peers.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build on the lead singer's melody, creating a rich texture.
The lyrics often employ storytelling techniques, with characters and scenarios that reflect personal experiences and relationships.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Favorite Song 4:35
2 Good Friend 4:11
3 Emily 3:39
4 Marvelous 3:50
5 Still Here 4:17
6 The Joneses 3:53
7 Don't Look Back 3:46
8 I Feel Fine 3:48
9 Ocean 5:53
10 Beautiful 4:20
11 Everything 4:29
12 Great Divide 4:11

What to play next

Listen next

Flying the Corporate Jet

2003

Go back to

The Madding Crowd

2000

Full Nine Days discography Artists like Nine Days

alternative rock pop rock

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata