Jann Arden released this album in 1997 in Canada. It might not have been as widely accepted as her breakthrough 1994 album LIVING UNDER JUNE but HAPPY? is still an album worth talking about. Sometimes I listen and I wonder if she has been inside my head, as she projects so many feelings and emotions I have had before. By far my favorite cut here is "Wishing That", a song I can deeply relate to, about the longing to have someone to love you, and the depths of which you would go to acheive that. "The Sound Of" is another great song, the album's first single, about one night stands. "Hangin' By A Thread" is another incredibly personal song for me here, she just delivers it so heartbreakingly. Same goes for "Weeds" and "To Sir With Love". Many find her music depressing, I think of it as real and just no holds barred. She sings from the depths of her soul and does not hold back. Other highlights include "Leave Me Now", "Saved", and more. If you liked any of her other albums, this is definately a safe bet.
December 1, 2002Very good content - excellent story teller type music. Ethereal, calming, and altogether totally enjoyable! Very talented song writing, and great musical adaptation.
August 28, 2002If music has the ability to transport your heart and soul then Happy? will serve that purpose. It is rare that an album will take you from the first song to the last without having you reach for the skip button on the CD player. This album will keep you listening all the way through as you are taken on Arden's emotional rollercoaster.
December 9, 2001 |  | Arden gets Better, and better, and better, and better... |  |
At the time of its release, Happy? woudl have to be her best CD to date, but that was toppled when Blood Red Cherry came out. But Happy? Is a pre-curssor to Cherry. Happy? deals with a lot of the same things that Cherry did a large out-look on life. Except, while Happy? deals with relationships and love, Cherry deals with life.
Jann Arden keeps growin as an artist. Her music is more mature, and more folky, almsot, then anything she's ever done. Buy this CD, you'll love it. October 19, 2001
I was never a big fan of women musicians, but Jann Arden has changed that. After hearing the song Insensitive from the movie Bed of Roses, I was extremely impressed with her sound. Then I started dating a girl who had the Living Under June CD, and got hook. That was over a year ago, we are still dating and I like Jann Arden more and more. I bought Happy for my girlfriend for Valentine's Day, and we were both thoroughly impressed. There is not a bad song on this CD, which is one reason I am always listening to this CD. If you liked Living Under June, you will not be disappointed with Happy?.
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