Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now? by Moneen - Uhune

ALBUM

On its Vagrant debut, the Toronto quartet Moneen more fully indulges its mixture of emo dynamics with ambitious math rock songscapes. Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now? is as musically grandiose as its lengthy title, die-cut packaging, and involved song titles and lyrics would suggest. Songs like "To Say Something That Means Nothing to Anyone at All" begin as a typical emo rocker, only to dissolve into an extended period of instrumental noodling. But the passage essentially becomes an extended bridge setting up a final, furious chorus. This is the drawback to Moneen's larger-than-life sound: Though the band succeeds at expanding emo's borders, it usually returns to the genre's hallmarks before too long. Sweeping choruses; high-pitched, interlocking vocals; and crashing guitars abound on Are We Really Happy, even if most songs take a few minutes to slow things down, drop in piano, and generally pad the proceedings with melodrama. The quartet's songs, voices, and playing are as tight as anything from veterans like the Get Up Kids or fellow newcomers such as hardcore/emo fusionists Silverstein. But in its zeal to reach great new heights in emo, Moneen ends up stalling out in simply good territory. The searching, often acerbic lyricisms; rousing melodies; and most of the album's extended instrumental experiments should appeal to fans eager for something more than the same old heartbreak-married-to-ringing-guitars formula. But for Moneen itself, Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now? might represent another few steps toward something truly exceptional. ~ Johnny Loftus

1. Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now?

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Hughes
Kenny Bridges
Peter Krpan
Erik Hughes; Composer

2. Start Angry...End Mad

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Hughes
Kenny Bridges
Peter Krpan
Erik Hughes; Composer

3. To Say Something That Means Nothing to Anyone At All

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Hughes
Kenny Bridges
Peter Krpan
Erik Hughes; Composer

4. With This Song I Will Destroy Myself

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Hughes
Kenny Bridges
Peter Krpan
Erik Hughes; Composer

5. Closing My Eyes Won't Help Me Leave

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Hughes
Kenny Bridges
Peter Krpan
Erik Hughes; Composer

6. I Have Never Done Anything For Anyone That Was Not For Me As Well

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Hughes
Kenny Bridges
Peter Krpan
Erik Hughes; Composer

7. How to Live with the Thought That Sometimes Life Ends

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Hughes
Kenny Bridges
Peter Krpan
Erik Hughes; Composer

8. Life's Just Too Short Little Ndugu

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer

9. Thoughts Weigh Heavy...Don't Get Drowned In the Weight of It All

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Hughes
Kenny Bridges
Peter Krpan
Erik Hughes; Composer

10. The Last Song I Will Ever Want to Sing

Primary Artist: Moneen; Main Performer
Composer: Chris Hughes
Kenny Bridges
Peter Krpan
Erik Hughes; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 53 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Punk, Indie

Label

Vagrant Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 16, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

881034121394