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 MurphyMy Record Player
Come Around
The Steinbecks
Far From The Madding Crowd
Luna
Rendezvous
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Al and the Black Cats
Shakin At The Knees
RICHARD X HEYMAN
Actual Sighs
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