2006-10-30
This album is the second solo release on Merge records from ex-Guided By Voices member Robert Pollard. These songs were recorded with frequent collaborator Todd Tobias. Normal Happiness offers an exploration of sixteen tracks in just over thirty-five minutes. This record has catchy melodies that take you on twists and turn from the brit-pop wave of the sixties to modern rock. Many of the tracks have a hollow echo over the vocals which create an exploratory sound. Give a Listen: track 1 “Accidental Texas Who”, track# 3 ”Supernatural Car Lover” track #7 “Towers and Landslides”, track 10 “Rhoda Rhoda”, Track 16 “Full Sun (Dig the Slowness)” track 9 “Gasoline Ragtime.” -Mitchell MurphyMorrissey
You are the Quarry
VAN MORRISON
LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
NICOLAI DUNGER
Here's My Song
ERNIE AND THE AUTOMATICS
LOW EXPECTATIONS
MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND
Bring Me the Workhorse
NICK LOWE
LABOR OF LUST
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