Only Happy When It Rains album art

Only Happy When It Rains

Garbage
Garbage (1995)
Moderate 95 BPM

Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturecomplex
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: gritty production with catchy melodies

A sardonic take on melancholy and despair.

Cultural Context

Reflected the angst of the mid-90s.

Listening Prompt

Think about the contrasts between happiness and sadness.

What to Expect

Swings between upbeat and moody sections.

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Listen with care

For sensory-sensitive listening, the right headphones matter.

Moods: energetic, melancholy

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