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Avoid Danger by Happiness Factor
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fave it Modern Rock | New Wave
11 tracks | 36 minutes
Released Aug 2004
on Paisley Pop
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:44 The In-Crowd lyrics BUY MP3 02:44 The In-Crowd lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:44 The In-Crowd
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:21 Insane Ledger lyrics BUY MP3 02:21 Insane Ledger lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:21 Insane Ledger
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:12 Proper Channels lyrics BUY MP3 03:12 Proper Channels lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:12 Proper Channels
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:23 Soft lyrics BUY MP3 03:23 Soft lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:23 Soft
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:11 Weight Of The World lyrics BUY MP3 04:11 Weight Of The World lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:11 Weight Of The World
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:33 Avoid Danger lyrics BUY MP3 02:33 Avoid Danger lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:33 Avoid Danger
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:36 The Man FromThe Filling Stations lyrics BUY MP3 03:36 The Man FromThe Filling Stations lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:36 The Man FromThe Filling Stations
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:59 Trouble Magnet lyrics BUY MP3 02:59 Trouble Magnet lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:59 Trouble Magnet
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:35 The Hand That Feeds lyrics BUY MP3 03:35 The Hand That Feeds lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:35 The Hand That Feeds
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:19 Use Radios lyrics BUY MP3 03:19 Use Radios lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:19 Use Radios
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:31 Mr. Critic (bonus track) lyrics BUY MP3 04:31 Mr. Critic (bonus track) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:31 Mr. Critic (bonus track)
a set of bristling insanely catchy pop songs that seeth with energy and frustration
Editorial review
Lead singer Salim Nourallah and his crew are definitely happy and almost joyful on this brief but sweet album of power pop tunes. From the opening chords of "The In-Crowd," the band concentrate on a summery sounding, breezy pop sound that brings to mind the Velvet Crush after listening to the Odds and the Gin Blossoms all day. Tight but very catchy, the Happiness Factor rely on time-honored blueprints to get their messages across. "Insane Ledger" sounds like a cross of Gary Glitter if leading Green Day through a garage session. It's powerful but doesn't quite grab the listener's full attention. A softer, mid-tempo orchestral-tinged pop tune, "Proper Channels," has all the markings of a Beatles' B-side or a typical Michael Penn song. A Hammond organ gives it a fuller, richer sound as well. Perhaps the highlight is the groove-riddled power behind "Soft," with Nourallah letting himself go more than usual. The bridge recalls the Replacements at their finest. You might find yourself hitting replay before it's halfway finished; it's that impressive. "Weight of the World" misses the mark as another paltry Beatles- and Elvis Costello-influenced tune that is, primarily, two songs in one. Thankfully, they get back to their strengths with the psychedelic touches of "Avoid Danger." Costello can also be deciphered on "The Man From the Filling Station." and the lovely "Use Radios!" -- the former having much in common with Costello's "Watching the Detectives." The punchy rock ska of "The Hand That Feeds" is another simple gem but the kicker is "Mr. Critic," which takes the air out of most rock journalists. Overall it's a winner that you've heard before but can't possibly tire of. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
"One of the local scene's brightest stars, Mr. Nourallah's songwriting seems to get sharper everyday. Nourallah has created a pop masterpiece in the vein of Elvis Costello and the Replacements" - Dallas Morning News
The inside credits of the Happiness Factor's "Avoid Danger" reads like a who's who of the Dallas, Texas music scene. Just to name a few who leant a helping hand to head honcho Salim Nourallah: Carter Albrecht (the Sparrows), John Dufilho (Deathray Davies), Danny Balis (Sorta), Steve Duncan (Chemistry Set), Jason Garner (Deathray Davies), Doug Cox (A Hard Night's Day) and Danny DeLaMatyr (the Days and Rhett Miller's Instigators). It was recorded over a two-week period right before Salim was about to disappear for months of touring with Rhett Miller and the Instigators. The premise was, as time was tight, a different group of Salim's super-friends would be invited over to his Pleasantry Lane studios every day.
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