Name: Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness by Yak
Brand: Yak
SKU: 602577277009
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (77 reviews)

ALBUM Explicit

From the get go, Yak skids off the track. The debacle starts off with the psychedelic Bellyache, as heavy as Tame Impala’s Elephant but with the filthy guitars of the Black Angels and Olivier Burslem’s punk vocals. This is a long way from the finesse of The Best Of Us, his well-behaved first album that started off with folk strings and androgynous vocals (also on Jack White’s label Third Man Records). Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness is pure ramshakle, filthy, energetic, unwieldy rock’n’roll. The comforting thing is that the London trio dispaly their awesomeness right until the end, with nice variety. Fried clearly leers towards the Saints’ punk style while a few tracks (Encore, Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness) are reminiscent of British chic pop à la Arctic Monkeys. Delightful. © Charlotte Saintoin/Qobuz

1. Bellyache

by Yak

Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Lyricist: Oli Burslem
Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Production
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Composer: Elliot Rawson
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem; Composer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Flute: Elliot Arndt; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Performer: Vincent Davies
Tom Walsh
Nichol Thomson
Elliot Rawson
Elliot Arndt
Martin Slattery
Oli Burslem; Performer
Saxophone: Martin Slattery; Performer
Trombone: Nichol Thomson; Performer
Trumpet: Tom Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: Claudius Mittendorfer
John Davis
Ross Fortune; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

2. Fried

by Yak

Lyricist: Oli Burslem
Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mellotron: Oli Burslem; Performer
Composer: Elliot Rawson
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem; Composer
Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Performer: Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson
Oli Burslem; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: Claudius Mittendorfer
John Davis
Ross Fortune; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

3. Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness

by Yak

Lyricist: Oli Burslem
Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mellotron: Oli Burslem; Performer
Composer: Elliot Rawson
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem; Composer
Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Performer: Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson
Oli Burslem; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: Claudius Mittendorfer
John Davis
Ross Fortune; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

4. Words Fail Me

by Yak

Composer: Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson
Oli Burslem; Composer
Lyricist: Oli Burslem
Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Additional Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Other
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mellotron: Oli Burslem; Performer
Performer: Vincent Davies
Tom Walsh
Nichol Thomson
Elliot Rawson
Jason Spaceman
Martin Slattery
Oli Burslem; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Piano: Jason Spaceman; Performer
Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Saxophone: Martin Slattery; Performer
Trombone: Nichol Thomson; Performer
Trumpet: Tom Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Producer: Marta Salogni
J Spaceman
Oli Burslem; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: Ross Fortune
Claudius Mittendorfer
John Davis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

5. Blinded By The Lies

by Yak

Lyricist: Andrew Jones
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mellotron: Oli Burslem; Performer
Composer: Andrew Jones
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Performer: Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson
Martin Slattery
Oli Burslem; Performer
Saxophone: Martin Slattery; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: John Davis
Claudius Mittendorfer
Ross Fortune; Production
Composer Lyricist: Andrew Jones
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

6. Interlude

by Yak

Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Lyricist: Oli Burslem
Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Production
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Composer: Elliot Rawson
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem; Composer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mellotron: Oli Burslem; Performer
Performer: Vincent Davies
Tom Walsh
Nichol Thomson
Elliot Rawson
Martin Slattery
Oli Burslem; Performer
Saxophone: Martin Slattery; Performer
Trombone: Nichol Thomson; Performer
Trumpet: Tom Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: John Davis
Ross Fortune
Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

7. White Male Carnivore

by Yak

Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Lyricist: Elliot Rawson
Oli Burslem
Vincent Davies; Composer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Composer: Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson
Oli Burslem; Composer
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Performer: Elliot Rawson
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: Ross Fortune
Claudius Mittendorfer
John Davis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

8. Pay Off vs. The Struggle

by Yak

Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Lyricist: Oli Burslem
Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Production
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Composer: Elliot Rawson
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem; Composer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mellotron: Oli Burslem; Performer
Performer: Vincent Davies
Tom Walsh
Nichol Thomson
Elliot Rawson
Martin Slattery
Oli Burslem; Performer
Saxophone: Martin Slattery; Performer
Trombone: Nichol Thomson; Performer
Trumpet: Tom Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: John Davis
Ross Fortune
Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

9. Encore

by Yak

Lyricist: Oli Burslem
Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Guitar: J Spaceman
John Coxon
Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mellotron: Oli Burslem; Performer
Composer: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Performer: Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson
J Spaceman
John Coxon
Oli Burslem; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Producer: Oli Burslem
Marta Salogni; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: John Davis
Claudius Mittendorfer
Ross Fortune; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

10. Layin' It On The Line

by Yak

Lyricist: Oli Burslem
Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mellotron: Oli Burslem; Performer
Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Composer: Elliot Rawson
Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem; Composer
Performer: Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson
Martin Slattery
Oli Burslem; Performer
Saxophone: Martin Slattery; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Studio Personnel: John Davis
Claudius Mittendorfer
Ross Fortune; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

11. This House Has No Living Room

by Yak, J Spaceman

Featured Artist: J Spaceman; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Yak; Main Performer
Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Composer
Mixing: Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Bass (vocal): Vincent Davies; Performer
Producer: Marta Salogni
Oli Burslem; Production
Drums: Elliot Rawson; Performer
Composer: Vincent Davies
Elliot Rawson
Oli Burslem; Composer
Flute: Elliot Arndt; Performer
Guitar: Oli Burslem; Performer
Harmonica: John Coxon; Performer
Keyboard: Oli Burslem; Performer
Mellotron: Oli Burslem; Performer
Performer: Elliot Arndt
J Spaceman
Elliot Rawson
Nichol Thomson
Tom Walsh
Vincent Davies
Martin Slattery
John Coxon
Oli Burslem; Performer
Piano: John Coxon; Performer
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Recording: Ross Fortune; Production
Saxophone: Martin Slattery; Performer
Slide Guitar: J Spaceman; Performer
Trombone: Nichol Thomson; Performer
Trumpet: Tom Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Oli Burslem
J Spaceman; Performer
Studio Personnel: John Davis
Ross Fortune
Claudius Mittendorfer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Davies
Oli Burslem
Elliot Rawson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 35 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 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

10/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Psychedelic, Indie Rock

Label

EMI

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 7, 2019

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602577277009

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Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness

1. Bellyache

2. Fried

3. Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness

4. Words Fail Me

5. Blinded By The Lies

6. Interlude

7. White Male Carnivore

8. Pay Off vs. The Struggle

9. Encore

10. Layin' It On The Line

11. This House Has No Living Room

Technical Specifications

Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness

Product information

Release options

1. Bellyache

2. Fried

3. Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness

4. Words Fail Me

5. Blinded By The Lies

6. Interlude

7. White Male Carnivore

8. Pay Off vs. The Struggle

9. Encore

10. Layin' It On The Line

11. This House Has No Living Room

Technical Specifications