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    Posted: April 26 2013 at 00:29
Thats right!

List those 10 albums that everytime you listen to makes you feel just so happy, like hi fiving everyone you know
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 06:14
Alcest- Ecailles de Lune
Ciccaida- The Girl in the Mirror
Goblin- Roller
Caravan- Waterloo Lily

That was a struggle, I can't think of a fifth that I'd characterise as "happy", dark and melancholic tends to be what I prefer. 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 06:47
Originally posted by sleeper sleeper wrote:

That was a struggle, I can't think of a fifth that I'd characterise as "happy", dark and melancholic tends to be what I prefer.  

^This, except I can't even come up with 4.

The only ones that are predominantly happy I would say are ~ by iamthemorning and the majority of Images and Words by Dream Theater. But they fit the bill quite nicely.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 07:15
A lot of albums I can think of that make me happy also make me nostalgic, which often leads to sadness.  Sometimes you just can't win.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 08:22
Message by Message, my ultimate feel good album, never fails to put a smile on my face Smile.
Almost any album by Gentle Giant also does this.
Moving Pictures and Vapor Trails by Rush.
Legend by Witchcraft
Apocryphon by The Sword
And a host of others...
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 09:53
Gentle Giant-The Missing Piece
Nektar-Recycled
Colosseum 2-Wardance
Starcastle-Starcastle
Sea Level-Cats On The Coast

all i can think of at the moment
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 10:01
Maybe the subject matter might not be the happiest, but these albums put a smile on my face everytime I finish listening to them.

1) Rush--Grace Under Pressure
2) Tangerine Dream--Stratovarius
3) OSI--Free
4) Kevin Moore--Shine
5) Dream Theater-- A Dramatic Turn of Events
6) Fates Warning--Inside Out
7) Zombi--Spirit Animal
8) IQ-- The Seventh House
9) Shamall--This is human Behaviour
10) Iron Maiden--Brave New World

* should note that I associate triumph and breakthrough a lot with musical happiness. Lots more I could add, but these albums stand out quite a bit for me right now. :)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 11:21
Anything by Slapp Happy, Cardiacs, Faust
Paul Simon's Graceland
King Crimson's Beat
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 11:27
Harmonium's Si On Avait...
Can's Future Days
Pink Floyd's More or Obscured by Clouds

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 13:32
Not really prog, but Bjork's 'Debut' certainly lifts the spirits with her exuberant vocals, particularly the ultra-uplifting "One Day". Even a tune with sad lyrics like "Crying" seems strangely joyful.

OOIOO's 'Gold and Green' has a pretty happy vibe.

Some Yes albums have a generally cheerful disposition, such as 'The Yes Album' and certain tracks from 'Time And A Word' for sure ("Sweet Dreams", the title track).

To list ten...gotta think about that.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 13:38
Harmonium's Si On Avait...
Cardiacs - Sing To God
Diablo Swing Orchestra - Sing-a-long Songs...
Calle Debauche - s/t
Bob Calvert - Captain Lockheed & The Starfighters
Samla Mammas Manna - Maltid
Julverne - a neuf
Bonzo Dog - Gorilla
Pink Fairies - What A Bunch Of Sweeties
The Enid - Aerie Faerie Nonsense

Other than those its all Univers Zero, Present, Magma & Shub Niggurath Smile


Edited by Nogbad_The_Bad - April 26 2013 at 13:41
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 14:19
Good news: This is in the General Music Discussions lounge. Bad news: I don't know a single thoroughly happy album. Ta-da-a-a-a-a.

OK, after looking over this list and much pondering, the list below is based on the consistency of happiness, so ... (in no fracking order):

Early Beatles may be your best bet:

The Beatles - Please Please Me
The Beatles - With the ...
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night

Then, there are:

Holger Czukay - Movies
Eno - Here Come the Warm Jets
Yes - The Yes Album
Camel - Breathless
Gentle Giant - Three Friends

And how does one forget Devo?

Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo

EDIT: That's nine ... Ermm ... tenth would be Egg - Egg.


Edited by Dayvenkirq - April 26 2013 at 14:22
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 15:57
Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses
Caravan - In The Land Of Grey And Pink (surprised it was not yet cited)
Rush - Power Windows
Steve Morse Band - Stand Up
It Bites - The Big Lad In The Windmill
Martin Orford - Classical Music And Popular Songs
IONA - Journey Into The Morn
Happy The Man - Better Late Than Never
Frank Zappa - Absolutely Free
Anthony Phillips - Wise After The Event


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 19:22
I'm too miserable to be happy...................Ermm 
P.F.'s 'The Final Cut' makes me feel good............................time to call the men in white coats..................
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 20:00
Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

I'm too miserable to be happy...................Ermm 
P.F.'s 'The Final Cut' makes me feel good............................time to call the men in white coats..................


Tom. That is hardcore my friend. You have my deepest respect. :)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 20:06
Leonard Cohen - Songs Of Love & Hate makes me happy.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 20:17
You know what makes me happy actually is CURRENT 93's BLOOD DOG RISING.
f**k. I kid. That is the scariest sh*t I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. Wow.
But seriously, I think I'll add ARENA's PEPPERS GHOST. it's such a fantastic tale. :)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 20:20
Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

Leonard Cohen - Songs Of Love & Hate makes me happy.


Yeah, especially "Dress Rehearsal Rag"; perfect for playing on Christmas morning.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 26 2013 at 20:28
Harmonium - Si Un Avait...
Big Big Train - EE1
The Flower Kings - Back In the World of Adventures
The Flower Kings - Retropolis
Moon Safari - Blomljud
PFM - Per Un Amico
Spock's Beard - V
Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte
Transatlantic - SMPTe
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

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