in pursuit of your happiness by Mark Mulcahy - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Despite the distinction of having fronted Miracle Legion, singer/songwriter Mark Mulcahy hasn't had an easy time carving out an identity for himself as a singer/songwriter. But with In Pursuit of Your Happiness, the guy has assured listeners he clearly deserves it. It's not the cast of high-profile guests (Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis plays drums while Joey Santiago of the Pixies contributes French horn) that's yielding him praise -- it's all these great experimental pop songs. The title cut is a reflective, Farfisa-laden peculiarity, while "A World Away from This One" is a soft ballad with a gentle croon. Elsewhere, Mulcahy offers Nilsson-like drama on "Be Sure" and melodic stripped-down winners like the heartfelt "Cookie Jar." Balancing the warmth of the latter with the alluring and airy pop shuffle of "I Have Patience" -- complete with lines like "The things I love I don't enjoy/The things I want, I want to destroy" -- is pretty darn complicated. Mulcahy makes it all seem easy.
© John D. Luerssen /TiVo

1. In Pursuit of Your Happiness

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

2. Cookie Jar

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

3. I Have Patience

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

4. Be Sure

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

5. Can't Find a Reason to Let You Go

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

6. A World Away From This One

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

7. A Smack On the Lips

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

8. Everything's Coming Undone

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

9. 4:04

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

10. Nothing but a Silver Medal

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

11. Propstar

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

12. He Vanished

by Mark Mulcahy

Primary Artist: Mark Mulcahy; Main Performer
Composer: Mark Mulcahy; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 53 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Country, Folk

Label

The Mezzotint Label

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

613667132610