Happy Soup

Description

Released in 2011, Happy Soup is Baxter Dury's third album, a critically acclaimed record that perfectly captures his unique world, which is both funny, melancholic, and deeply British. Described by Dury as "seaside psychedelia," the album combines his spoken-word delivery, deadpan humor, and everyday observations with minimalist, bright indie-pop arrangements. Driven by tracks like Isabel, Claire, Leak at the Disco, Afternoon, and Trophies, Happy Soup offers a unique balance of lightness, vulnerability, and nonchalance, making this album an essential work in his discography. Tracklisting: SIDE A: 1. Isabel 2. Claire 3. Leak at the Disco 4. Afternoon 5. Happy Soup SIDE B: 1. Trellic 2. Picnic on the Edge 3. Hotel in Brixton 4. The Sun 5. Trophies