Happy Birthday To Me
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The Muffs arrived in the '90s as one of the sharpest voices in American garage punk, and *Happy Birthday to Me* captures them at a moment of real creative confidence. Built from the DNA of '70s punk rawness and '90s alternative-rock muscle, the band—led by Kim Shattuck's distinctive, unflinching vocals—crafts songs that balance genuine hooks with an almost reckless energy, never letting accessibility soften the edges. Tracks like "Crush Me" and "Pennywhore" crackle with the kind of urgency that makes you remember why garage rock still matters, while deeper cuts reveal a band unafraid of tenderness wrapped in distortion. It's the sound of musicians who understood both punk's irreverent spirit and pop's melodic pull, executing both with equal precision. This is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the American underground at a moment when DIY aesthetics met genuine songcraft.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock |
| Style | Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Punk |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Good VG+ condition. Sleeve has some seamwear and faint ringwear. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Telstar Records |
| Year | 1997 |
| Country | US |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Crush Me 1:48
A2. That Awful Man 1:59
A3. Honeymoon 1:56
A4. All Blue Baby 2:49
A5. My Crazy Afternoon 2:35
A6. Is It All Okay? 3:00
A7. Pennywhore 1:26
A8. Outer Space 3:12
B1. I'm A Dick 1:53
B2. Nothing 1:28
B3. Where Only I Could Go 2:09
B4. Upside Down 2:41
B5. You And Your Parrot 2:17
B6. Keep Holding Me 3:08
B7. The Best Time Around 3:15
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