Happiness (Finnish band)
Happiness is an alternative rock band from Helsinki, Finland. Formed in 2005, the band's current line-up consist of Alexandre Descargues (lead vocals), Jussi Korhonen (bass, vocals), Mikko Pietinen (drums) and Hans Hansen (guitar).
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| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Alternative rock Alternative metal |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Dynasty Recordings Warner Music Finland |
| Associated acts | The Rasmus Killer Kwan Von Hertzen Brothers |
| Website | www |
| Members | Alexandre Descargues Jussi Korhonen Mikko Pietinen Hans Hansen |
Their influences include Queens of the Stone Age, Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, Mew and Tool. Most of their compositions are in English. The lyrics and single covers contain cursing, sexual connotations and references to politics.
Their debut album, 66Ft Melodies, was released in October 2007, recorded by Dynasty Recordings and distributed by Warner Music Finland. The first single was "Accelerate" in May 2007, followed by "Need You" in September 2007, which was censored and criticized by some media for containing the word "cock". The following year, they released two more singles, "Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind" in May 2008 and "We Have Come in Means of Terror" in October 2008. Currently, the band is recording a new album for 2010.
The band have opened for artists such as Marilyn Manson and My Chemical Romance.
Discography
66Ft. Melodies (October 3, 2007)
- We Have Come in Means of Terror
- Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind
- Accelerate
- Need You
- Feels Like Flesh
- Riotsong
- Halo
- Euphoria Skies
- Fixes
- Headrest
- Anthem for the New Redeemer
- LBJ
Singles
Accelerate
- Accelerate 4'00"
- Uh-merica 3'03"
Need You
- Need You 3'03"
- Need You (un-cocked) 3'03"
Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind
- Eternal Sunshine of a Communist Mind 4'16"
- Waiting for the Night (Live at Tavastia) 4'43"
- Accelerate (Acoustic live at studio) 4'30"