THANK YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Track Listing
Always Something
Aberdeen
Indy Kidz
Shake Me Down
2024
Sell Yourself
Rubber Ball
Right Before My Eyes
Around My Head
Sabertooth Tiger
Japanese Buffalo
Flow
My Rating
7.5/10
Average Critic Rating
7/10
Overview
’Thank You, Happy Birthday’ is a wild, electrifying ride that truly showcases the band’s evolution from their debut. While their first album was bursting with energy, here, Cage fully embraces a rawer, more chaotic sound while still delivering plenty of singalong moments. The album draws from Punk, Grunge, and Garage Rock influences, creating a sound that is both unpredictable and exhilarating. Matt Shultz’s vocals swing from unhinged aggression to vulnerable sincerity, perfectly complementing the jagged guitar riffs and dynamic shifts in tone. It’s a rough-and-ready record, yet it still feels polished. ‘Thank You, Happy Birthday’ cements Cage the Elephant as a band unafraid to take risks, thriving on its unpredictability and balancing chaos with craft in a beautiful way.
Recommended for old-school Indie kids looking to sing and lash out.
Featured Song
Aberdeen
Most Streamed
Shake Me Down
Least Streamed
Sabertooth Tiger
Underrated
Right Before My Eyes
TVV Top 3 Songs
Aberdeen | Shake Me Down | Right Before My Eyes
Singles
Always Something | Aberdeen | Shake Me Down | Around My Head
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
2024 | Right Before My Eyes | Flow
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
6/10
It’s rough and ready, just like the music within it, but I want to see the image concealed by the actual artwork. The colours and patterns look inviting, but I’d rather see the full picture.
Genre
Indie Rock
RL
Jive Records / Relentless Records / Universal Music Group
Recording Studio
Tragedy Studios (Nashville, Tennessee)
Alternative Artwork
