From knowing one another for a few years Benji, Ash and Johnny formed what were later to be known as 'Happyness' (apparently spelling it correctly was too coy). The music they were making was so laid back it's almost vertical but I am not complaining, a perfect example from their first EP is Orange Lux which twins almost silent guitar with relaxed vocals and a simple drum beat creating the backbone of the tune.
Happyness' charm is in the delivery and craftsmanship. Despite Weird Little Birthday being a debut album it has no airs of slap-dash or being rushed. Everything feels in place, from sighs and ever-lazy guitar riffs this album screams 'love me and all my slackerness'. The lyrics are dry and witty (titles include 'Regan's Lost Weekend (Porno Queen)). A favourite line for me is I've got a new refrigerator and I'll think you'll fit just fine. It's a tiny bit bloody, and a whole lot of bloody funny (a feeble attempt at humour sorry).
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