The Beloved

Happiness was recorded from late 1988 to summer 1989, influenced by the band's immersion in the nascent UK Acid House scene. Originally a four-piece guitar/synth band, The Beloved MK1 parted ways late 1987 and founder members Jon Marsh and Steve Waddington were newly liberated by their electronic, machine-driven rhythm section. The perfect synchronicity of the Balearic stylings of the underground clubs and exposure to early Chicago House corresponded with a burst in songwriting and sonic adventure. The result: Happiness!

Recorded mostly with producer Martyn Phillips (who subsequently worked with Erasure, Jesus Jones, & Londonbeat) the band created a hybrid of British electronic pop music, US club beats, euphoric mood and consistently optimistic and uplifting lyrics.

Hello 4:19
Your Love Takes Me Higher 3:39
Time After Time 4:12
Don't You Worry 3:50
Scarlet Beautiful 4:40
The Sun Rising 5:04
I Love You More 3:56
Wake Up Soon 5:02
Up, Up And Away 6:01
Found 4:24