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One of the finest American prog bands. Completely out of the american standards, HAPPY THE MAN combined lush melodies, great complex interplay and a slightly jazzy touch with occasional vocals. The band claims to be influenced by GENESIS, Yes, and GENTLE GIANT although they really do not sound anything like any of those bands.
Their first two albums, the self titled “Happy the Man” and “Crafty Hands” (almost entirely instrumental) are classic albums of the highest order, and are considered by the band to be the definitive releases in their catalogue. These are must haves. A reference point in the 70’s US prog scene!
Their 3rd album, “Third, Better Late…” was released after the group ceased to exist in 1978
The liner notes for the “best of” package entitled “Retrospective” aptly calls this group “The greatest band you’ve never heard.” This is a more than accurate statement.
Experimental, hard driving Jazz/Rock Fusion or Progressive are both interchangeable adjectives when referring to Happy The Man.
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chadaninha
indignada com o número de ouvintes tão baixo...
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LimbGambith
Прекрасно.
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Septacle
The progressive explosion! Gratifying!
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dardar227
Really very unique sound even though they're compared to some other groups who I really like too. Happy The Man has aged very, very well and was happy to buy their digital downloads. Sounds so good without the pops because their music is so perfect.
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thernz
Happy the Man makes me the Happy Man.
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rick-roll
awesome
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andromadeus
very sophisticated and inspirating ...the best music for rainy summerdays
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Limerlight
The Version of Eye Of The Storm they do is incredible, just mind blowing how lovely it is.
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Amidlo
for me HtM is not an easy listening thing, their first self-titled album is their best in my opinion, and it took a bit of time for me to fully get into it... but hell, the album is worth it, becouse it blows your mind like nothing else
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Vertlain
This is an example how prog-rock can be easy listening at the same time. Definitelly good stuff.
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TrueMithrandir
gad dam, Death's Crown has such a wonderfully raw basement quality to it, my personal fav of theirs
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ppaul3
Wondaful wondaful music yyee. Me like um
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LadyFey
Saw these guys at the Cellar Door in D.C. (fabulous venue, may it R.I.P.), eons ago. They still knock my socks off. I have an old tape that we got from a band member, handwritten label.
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Forevian
Haha, I'm a Happy Man now being a similar artist. Check my music, please: http://www.last.fm/music/Barj%C3%A1k+Andr%C3%A1s
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Eleniel
Shadowlites kick ass!
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Maglor_equaleft
My fav from them is a recent one from The Muse Awakens, it is Shadowlites... I love the work of notes on that one, and the lyrics are just brilliant, makes me thoughtful. I have their first album.
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Drew079
Beer for all!
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The_Forgotton
Shadow Shaping is becoming one of my favorite songs.
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Lysnes
Great!
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oleway
This is the greatest American prog rock band I've ever heard.
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