Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs

Ball Park Music

Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs

RELEASED: September 09, 2011
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Literally Baby 2:46 2. It's Nice to Be Alive 3:28 3. Sad Rude Future Dude 2:16 4. All I Want Is You 3:29 5. Rich People Are Stupid 2:14 6. Alligator 4:36 7. Birds Down Basements 3:48 8. Shithaus 3:25 9. iFly 2:32 10. Glass Jar 2:46 11. Happy Healthy Citizen of the Developed World Blues 5:37
Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs is the debut studio album by Australian indie rock band Ball Park Music, released in 2011. The album showcases a blend of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, characterized by vibrant instrumentation and a playful yet reflective tone. Critics praised the band's ability to merge pop sensibilities with indie rock aesthetics, establishing them as a prominent act in the Australian music scene. The album's sound encapsulates the essence of youthful exuberance, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of life in the suburbs.