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 MurphyCitizen Cope
The Clarence Greenwood Recordings
SHELBY LYNNE
Tears, Lies and Alibis
The Concretes
In Colour
THE EXTRA TEXTURE
The Extra Texture
Camera Obscura
Let's Get Out Of This Country
Arcade Fire
Reflektor
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