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Uncle Dysfunktional

Happy Mondays · 2007

55 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · alternative dance · hip house

A kaleidoscopic blend of alternative rock and dance beats infused with Northern soul influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance grooves
  • kaleidoscopic sound for parties
  • sing-along vibes with friends
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer quick standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Uncle Dysfunktional' marked the Happy Mondays' return after a lengthy hiatus following their 1999 album 'Yes Please!'. This album arrived during a period when the band was attempting to reestablish its relevance in a vastly changed musical landscape, reflecting both nostalgia and evolution within their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
The Charlatans· Primal Scream· Oasis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Jellybean 5:51
  • 2 Angels and Whores 3:30
  • 3 Deviants 4:00
  • 4 Rats With Wings 4:26
  • 5 Cuntry Disco 3:47
  • 6 In the Blood 3:57
  • 7 Anti Warhole (On the Dancefloor) 4:08
  • 8 Rush Rush 4:20
  • 9 Uncle Dysfunktional 4:00
  • 10 Dr Dick 4:09
  • 11 Somebody Else’s Weather 4:44
  • 12 [silence] 3:20
  • 13 0161'ers (Northern Soul Weekender) 4:46

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