Happy Hour: The Collection

The Housemartins

Happy Hour: The Collection

RELEASED: January 01, 2011
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Happy Hour 2:23 2. Caravan of Love 3:38 3. Build 4:46 4. Me and the Farmer (Glastonbury 29/11/86) 2:58 5. Think for a Minute (B.B.C. Saturday Live 4/1/1986) 3:40 6. Flag Day 3:33 7. Bow Down 3:03 8. There Is Always Something There to Remind Me 3:31 9. We’re Not Deep 2:15 10. I Can’t Put My Finger on It 2:28 11. I Smell Winter 3:24 12. Johannesburg 3:56 13. Get Up Off Our Knees (B.B.C. John Peel 6/4/1986) 3:09 14. Rap Around the Clock 5:13 15. Pirate Aggro 1:51 16. He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother 2:05 17. Step Outside 4:14 18. You’ve Got a Friend (demo) 3:31 19. The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death 3:34 20. Lean on Me 4:29
Happy Hour: The Collection is a compilation album by British band The Housemartins, released in 1990. The album features a blend of jangle pop and alternative rock, showcasing the band's distinct sound characterized by tight harmonies and socially conscious lyrics. The collection includes hits like 'Happy Hour' and 'Caravan of Love', encapsulating the band's ability to mix upbeat melodies with poignant messages. This compilation not only highlights their musical legacy but also reflects the socio-political climate of the late 1980s and early 1990s in the UK.