Monday 22 June 2015

Happy Flowers - Discography

'Discography*'
Happy Flowers
1985-1990

Review by Joey

Genre/s: Noise Rock, Industrial, Noise
For Fans Of: UFO Or Die, The Gerogerigegege, sounds of children in pain, Cosmonauts Hail Satan, Throbbing Gristle

Believe it or not, aside from Ramones, my first exposures to punk were a video of T.S.O.L. playing "Code Blue"and the subject of this post, Happy Flowers. The story behind my introduction to Happy Flowers will take you on a trip back to the early 2000s. The year is 2003, the Iraq war has been going for a few months, and everyone has just found out about the abuses in Abu Ghraib prison. One of the US soldiers' main methods of torture was playing loud music, and apparently Happy Flowers was used. So, I first heard the track "I Said I Wanna Watch Cartoons" at age 12 or 13. I fucking loved it, although more so for comedic reasons than for musical ones. I'd revisit it every once in a while and eventually started finding other tracks; and when I finally started downloading music, I remembered this band and sought them out. And here I am today.

But I'm sure you don't care about my story, so let me talk about what Happy Flowers sound like. The two members, Mr. Anus and Mr. Horribly Charred Infant, bring you childhood nightmares and traumas, accompanied by an assortment of instrumentations which include (but are not limited to) wailing feedback, caveman drums, atonal guitar noise, the occasional actual riff made of notes, rare melodies, the sounds of banging on a piano, and droning bass. The lyrics, as you may have guessed by the part about "childhood nightmares and traumas,"  are all from the point of view of children. They throw tantrums, they cry, they fight, they bully each other, they try to apologize for simple mistakes like accidentally killing a pet or burning the house down, they ask absurd questions, and sometimes practical ones too (why can't we eat the baby like the pet gerbils did?). This is truly horrifying shit, and it's amazing.

Honestly, I feel this band is one of the best and most underrated noise rock bands who ever existed. They should be up there with Flipper, Brainbombs, No Trend, Drunks With Guns, etc as a classic band and as pioneers of the genre. So download this, sit back, and enjoy. Or don't enjoy it. Either way, you're in for an experience of sorts.

Here's what you're getting:

  • Songs For Children (1985)
  • Now We Are Six (1986)
  • My Skin Covers My Body (1987)
  • They Cleaned My Cut Out With A Wire Brush (1988)
  • I Crush Bozo (1988)
  • Oof (1989)
  • BB Gun (1989)
  • Call Me Pudge (1990)
  • Lasterday I Was Been Bad (1990)

DOWNLOAD

*Does not include comp tracks, compilations/combined releases, or the Peel session

11 comments:

  1. I remember hearing "Paul get your head in the window"(is that even the title ha,ha.),on college radio when I was a kid,I couldn't stop laughing!!!!!! My friend and I went to the record store the next and actually found a copy of I Crush Bozo!!!! Even the cover is ridiculous.

    ReplyDelete
  2. These guys were in a band called the Landlords. Do you have their 1987 ep of cover songs?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I have the 1984 LP but not the 7". However, the 7" can be found here (along with a comment from Mr. Horribly Charred Infant!):

      http://stillherezine.blogspot.com/2010/04/landlords-our-favorite-songs.html

      Delete
  3. Do you need Personal Loan?
    Business Cash Loan?
    Unsecured Loan
    Fast and Simple Loan?
    Quick Application Process?
    Approvals within 24-72 Hours?
    No Hidden Fees Loan?
    Funding in less than 1 Week?
    Get unsecured working capital?
    Contact Us At :majidvijahlending@gmail.com


    LOAN SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDE:
    ================================
    *Commercial Loans.
    *Personal Loans.
    *Business Loans.
    *Investments Loans.
    *Development Loans.
    *Acquisition Loans .
    *Construction loans.
    *Business Loans And many More:

    LOAN APPLICATION FORM:
    =================
    Full Name:................
    Loan Amount Needed:.
    Purpose of loan:.......
    Loan Duration:..
    Gender:.............
    Marital status:....
    Location:..........
    Home Address:..
    City:............
    Country:......
    Phone:..........
    Mobile / Cell:....
    Occupation:......
    Monthly Income:....

    Contact Us At :majidvijahlending@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hello Everybody,
    My name is Mrs Sharon Sim. I live in Singapore and i am a happy woman today? and i told my self that any lender that rescue my family from our poor situation, i will refer any person that is looking for loan to him, he gave me happiness to me and my family, i was in need of a loan of S$250,000.00 to start my life all over as i am a single mother with 3 kids I met this honest and GOD fearing man loan lender that help me with a loan of S$250,000.00 SG. Dollar, he is a GOD fearing man, if you are in need of loan and you will pay back the loan please contact him tell him that is Mrs Sharon, that refer you to him. contact Dr Purva Pius,via email:(urgentloan22@gmail.com) Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  5. You are writing some interesting and Best content I also bookmark this URL...You guys are writing some Amazing tips. This article really helped me a lot. Thanks for sharing this. Totally Awesome Post Please Keep Posting Regularly... you are totally awesome...
    Ferns and Petals-Coupons

    ReplyDelete
  6. You are writing some interesting and Best content I also bookmark this URL...You guys are writing some Amazing tips. This article really helped me a lot. Thanks for sharing this. Totally Awesome Post Please Keep Posting Regularly... you are totally awesome...
    Top 5 Best DSLR Camera under 50000

    ReplyDelete

  7. Do you need a quick short or long term loan with relatively low interest rate, as low as 2%? We offer Business Loan, Personal Loan, Auto Loan, Home Loan, Student Loan Debt Consolidation Loan..e.t.c, No matter your credit score we are guaranteed in giving out financial services to our loan seekers all over the world...With our flexible lending package loan can be processed and transferred to our client within shortest possible time. We are Reliable, Dynamic, Fast and 100% Guarantee. We give out loan in the following currency (Pounds, Euros and Dollars). and our loan ranging from $5,000.00 to $50,000,000.00 Max. Contact us via email for more: whatspp +918929490461 abdullahibrahimlender@gmail.com Mr Abdullah Ibrahim

    ReplyDelete

  8. We have actual scenarios that cause your purpose to double or treble. An escort maidservant is your partner for every action you want to do with them, similar to the Escorts Service in Chanakyapuri do. For your convenience, Eager for any of this young lady’s room, then you will be meeting with an independent, and clever young Escorts Service in Chanakyapuri committed to suit you an incredible social and suggestive experienceThe availability of Top Escorts Service in Chanakyapuri and other forms of Escorts, such as those associated with VIPs, makes it a popular choice amongst those who cannot afford their companion. Escorts Service in Chanakyapuri For Booking of Escorts Service in Chanakyapuri Delhi. Each and every detail that I have narrated here about my bodily assets is fully authentic and reliable We attempt the best Prostitutes in Chanakyapuri to be capable it give you the best assistance from our Escorts Service in Chanakyapuri. We have each sort of the young lady that can give you harmony and body love when you will invest enough energy with that young lady. But at the end of the day, human behavior is unpredictable and often goes against the tenets of probity and established norms. In this article, we will be delving a bit deep into the world of Escorts Service in Chanakyapuri

    ReplyDelete
  9. One sound you didn't describe that they use is Pan Flute.

    Yes, the sounds of Zamfir beginning "Toastfire" off "My Skin Covers My Body", Mr. Anus and Mr. Horribly-Charred-Infant screaming apologies for burning down the house because they didn't know they weren't supposed to butter the bread before throwing it in the toaster.

    Noise punk through the mind of psychotic seven-year-olds takes some odd genius to put together, and "My Skin Covers My Body" does it quite well. Titles such as "Left Behind" (parents leaving the children at a freeway rest stop), "Jenny Tried to Kiss Me at Recess", "The Sun that Burns" (the trauma of childhood sunburns), and "Mom, I Gave the Cat Some Acid" make us relive the worst of our childhood nightmares.

    And yes, I can personally relate to "Toastfire". No, I didn't burn the house down, but yes, I destroyed a toaster by making a toasted cheese sandwich, the cheese going in with the bread. "PLEASE DON'T SWEAR AT ME!!! I'M TOO BIG TO BE SPANKED!!!" and the soothing sounds of pan flute.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Hey dude, thanks a lot for this, I found this band today in an old advertisement for Touch And Go records and I'm delighted, I'm writing to you from Argentina. Best regards!

    ReplyDelete