The Myth of the Happily Ever After cover

The Myth of the Happily Ever After

Biffy Clyro · 2021

99 min · 22 tracks · indie rock

An introspective journey through layered guitar textures and emotionally charged lyrics, weaving vulnerability with explosive energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective emotional exploration
  • explosive energy contrasts
  • live performance vibrancy
  • vulnerable lyrics with depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 22, 2021, 'The Myth of the Happily Ever After' is Biffy Clyro's follow-up to their 2020 album 'A Celebration of Endings.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating the complexities of personal struggles while maintaining their signature sound, marking a period of deepened lyrical exploration and musical maturity.
Stylistic neighbors
Arcane Roots· Enter Shikari· You Me at Six

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 DumDum 3:32
  • 2 A Hunger in Your Haunt 3:49
  • 3 Denier 2:59
  • 4 Separate Missions 5:18
  • 5 Witch’s Cup 4:44
  • 6 Holy Water 5:40
  • 7 Errors in the History of God 4:16
  • 8 Haru Urara 3:15
  • 9 Unknown Male 01 6:08
  • 10 Existed 4:09
  • 11 Slurpy Slurpy Sleep Sleep 6:09

Disc 2

  • 1 North of No South (live) 4:53
  • 2 The Champ (live) 3:36
  • 3 Weird Leisure (live) 4:46
  • 4 Tiny Indoor Fireworks (live) 4:11
  • 5 Worst Type of Best Possible (live) 3:51
  • 6 Space (live) 4:25
  • 7 End Of (live) 4:30
  • 8 Instant History (live) 4:04
  • 9 The Pink Limit (live) 4:14
  • 10 Opaque (live) 4:14
  • 11 Cop Syrup (live) 6:34

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata