{"product_id":"happiness-is","title":"Happiness Is","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe spirit of resilience and innovation permeates \u003cstrong\u003eTaking Back Sunday's\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 and musical evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCo-produced by Mike Sapone and Marc Jacob Hudson, and mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer, the album sees the band expanding their sonic palette in unprecedented ways, leveraging each producer's unique strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLazzara\u003c\/strong\u003e describes his approach to \u003cem\u003eHappiness Is\u003c\/em\u003e as, \"\u003cem\u003eI 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLongtime fans will appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eLazzara's\u003c\/strong\u003e personal lyrical honesty. \"\u003cem\u003eThrough 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,\u003c\/em\u003e\" he explains. \"\u003cem\u003eIn the past, I don't think I ever would have let a song like 'Like You Do' 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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, \"\u003cem\u003eI remember when comfort was not an option,\u003c\/em\u003e\" reflecting their journey from Long Island basements to global stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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. \u003cstrong\u003eLazzara\u003c\/strong\u003e says, with a renewed sense of hope. \"\u003cem\u003eThere is no question to me that \u003cem\u003eHappiness Is\u003c\/em\u003e is the best unfiltered representation of what happens when the five of us get in a room together, and that makes me really happy.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNolan\u003c\/strong\u003e echoes this sentiment, adding, \"\u003cem\u003eThis album really is a testament to each of the members' talents because it's just us.\u003c\/em\u003e\" Prepare to fall in love with \u003cstrong\u003eTaking Back Sunday\u003c\/strong\u003e all over again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hopeless Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Gold \/ Black Swirl","offer_id":51558482870603,"sku":"R5328-1237","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/TBS_Happiness_is_cover_d6574461-7348-41c2-95a0-f0befe9c4eae.jpg?v=1752299730","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/happiness-is","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}