{"product_id":"taking-back-sunday-happiness-is-reissue","title":"TAKING BACK SUNDAY - Happiness Is (Reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP - Limited Edition Gold and Black Swirl Vinyl (2025 Reissue). Only 500 copies pressed in this edition.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spirit of resilience and innovation permeates \u003cstrong\u003eTaking Back Sunday\u003c\/strong\u003e’s sixth full-length album, \u003cem\u003eHappiness Is\u003c\/em\u003e. As the title suggests, the album delves into profound concepts, showcasing the band’s growth \u0026amp; musical evolution. Co-produced by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Sapone\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Jacob Hudson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u0026amp; mixed by \u003cstrong\u003eClaudius Mittendorfer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the album sees the band expanding their sonic palette in unprecedented ways, leveraging each producer's unique strengths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLazzara\u003c\/strong\u003e describes his approach to \u003cem\u003eHappiness Is\u003c\/em\u003e as, \"I tried to be a little more loose; I was more focused on being myself than trying to sound perfect or anything. We also played around a lot with arranging the harmonies and playing with layers, and I think that makes these songs a lot more rich.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis richness is apparent in tracks like \"\u003cem\u003eStood A Chance\u003c\/em\u003e,\" which seamlessly transitions between melodic moments and moody breakdowns, and \"\u003cem\u003eBetter Homes And Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e,\" a cathartic experience driven by a powerful drumbeat. The band also embraced the organic evolution of their songs, as seen in the ambient ballad \"\u003cem\u003eIt Takes More\u003c\/em\u003e,\" which transformed from an upbeat rocker into an atmospheric masterpiece.\u003cbr\u003eLongtime fans will appreciate Lazzara’s personal lyrical honesty. \"Through the years I've tried to stay pretty cryptic because often times it’s easier not to have to explain yourself, but on this record, I was very direct in the sense I tried to use the simplest way to get an idea across,\" he explains. \"In the past, I don't think I ever would have let a song like '\u003cem\u003eLike You Do\u003c\/em\u003e' go on an album because it’s so heartfelt in a simple way, and I also think it's actually one of the first love songs we've ever written.\" The band cites their performances in the Middle East, particularly in Kuwait, as inspiration for \"\u003cem\u003eWe Were Younger Then\u003c\/em\u003e,\" with lines like, “I remember when comfort was not an option,” reflecting their journey from Long Island basements to global stages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pursuit of meaning and progress has sustained the band’s dedicated fanbase through shifting musical trends. The band remains grounded and appreciative of their journey. Lazzara says, with a renewed sense of hope. \"There is no question to me that Happiness Is is the best unfiltered representation of what happens when the five of us get in a room together, and that makes me really happy.\" \u003cstrong\u003eNolan\u003c\/strong\u003e echoes this sentiment, adding, \"This album really is a testament to each of the members' talents because it's just us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare to fall in love with Taking Back Sunday all over again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hopeless","offers":[{"title":"LP - Gold \u0026 Black Swirl Vinyl","offer_id":54398773920089,"sku":"SDZ-34155","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/Taking_Back_Sunday_-_Happiness_Is_-_LP_Black_and_Gold_Swirl_Vinyl_-_2025_Reissue.jpg?v=1743500724","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/taking-back-sunday-happiness-is-reissue","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}