Never Trust a Happy Song

Never Trust a Happy Song
An expressive painting of a sad face
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 5, 2011 (2011-09-05)
StudioCaptain Cuts Studios, Los Angeles
GenreAlternative rock, indie pop[1]
Length46:34
LabelCanvasback/Atlantic
ProducerRyan Rabin
Grouplove chronology
Grouplove
(2010)
Never Trust a Happy Song
(2011)
Spreading Rumours
(2013)
Singles from Never Trust a Happy Song
  1. "Colours"
    Released: July 7, 2011
  2. "Tongue Tied"
    Released: September 2, 2011
  3. "Lovely Cup"
    Released: November 21, 2011
  4. "Itchin' on a Photograph"
    Released: August 13, 2012

Never Trust a Happy Song is the debut album by American indie rock band Grouplove. It was released on September 5, 2011 through Canvasback/Atlantic Records. The album garnered a positive reception, though critics were divided on the band's musicianship and derivation of other bands. Never Trust a Happy Song peaked at number 75 on the Billboard 200 and spawned four singles: "Colours", "Tongue Tied", "Lovely Cup" and "Itchin' on a Photograph". The album received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of at least 500,000 copies.

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