Happiness, Guaranteed.
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| Released | 29 April 2022 | |||
| Recorded | August 2019-October 2021 | |||
| Length | 52:10 | |||
| Label | Liberation Music | |||
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Happiness, Guaranteed. is the second studio album by Australian indie electronic trio, Mansionair. The album was announced in March 2022 and released on 29 April 2022.[9][10]
Mansionair said, "This album is about wrestling with the idea of happiness. That it is not a destination that we ultimately arrive at. Reframing contentment and learning how to navigate ourselves in a world so geared toward success and arriving." The album was created in two writing trips outside of Sydney, while the second album feature collaborations.[6]
Reception[edit]
Christine Sloman from Melodic Mag said "Overall, Happiness, Guaranteed. is a gripping exploration of life's many cycles. It is definitely possible to find happiness, but as much as we would love to keep it forever, it cannot always stay with us. Mansionair have beautifully shown that life is a never-ending adventure, filled with moments that make us appreciate what we have, but also encourage us to go after more. As long as we evolve, the quest for happiness will also evolve, guaranteed."[11]
Steph Wanderling from EDM Identity said "There really is a lot to listen to in the album, more than the beat. The lyrics speak to you on a spiritual level, and we've all been in positions where at least one song can fit the mood. So if you're in the mood for something other than the electronic dance music that is constantly being put out, this is a wonderful change of pace."[12]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "More" | Mansionair | 2:39 |
| 2. | "Happy Now" | Mansionair, James Terence Canty | 3:53 |
| 3. | "The Trouble with Us" | Mansionair | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Mirror Me" | Mansionair , Carl Vine | 4:10 |
| 5. | "Adeline" | Mansionair | 0:55 |
| 6. | "Rapture" | Mansionair | 3:36 |
| 7. | "A Little Lost" | Mansionair | 3:22 |
| 8. | "Facedown Domino" | Mansionair | 4:24 |
| 9. | "Shallow Water" | Mansionair | 4:41 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Strangers" (with Dom Dolla) | Mansionair, Kaelyn Behr, Dominic Matheson | 3:37 |
| 2. | "Empty Promise" (with Vandelux) | Mansionair, Evan James Cameron White | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Don't Wait" (with Yahtzel) | Mansionair, Max Armata (pka Yahtzel) | 3:51 |
| 4. | "Next High" (with Kim Tee) | Mansionair , Hayley Briasco, Koby Berman | 3:29 |
| 5. | "Right into You" (with Clapton and Like Mike) | Mansionair, Claptone, Michael Thivaios | 3:13 |
| 6. | "Guillotine" (with NoMBe) | Mansionair, Noah McBeth | 2:46 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Track Mansionair x NoMBE collaborate to Release the Cathartic Dance Anthem Guillotine". Backseat Mafia. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Mansionair Release New Single More". Milky Milky Milky. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Mansionair Release New Single Don't Wait with Video". Mushroom Group. June 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Claptone and Like Mike Delivers a New Massive Single 'Right Into You' Featuring Mansionair". Out Now Magazine. October 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Dom Dolla & Mansionair shine on "Strangers"". Cultr. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "MANSIONAIR RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'NEXT HIGH',". Mushroom Group. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 01/04/22". Music Feeds. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ "Shallow Water - Out this Friday". Twitter. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ^ "Mansionair Return With 'Happiness, Guaranteed'". noise11. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Mansionair announce new album "Happiness, Guaranteed" & streams new single "Next High"". Its All Indie. March 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Mansionair search for joy in its many forms on 'Happiness, Guaranteed'". Melodic Mag. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Australian Trio Mansionair Offers 'Happiness, Guaranteed' on Second Album". EDM Identity. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.