Have a Nice Life
Have a Nice Life | |
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![]() Macuga (left) and Barrett | |
Background information | |
Origin | Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
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Years active | 2000–present |
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Members | Dan Barrett Tim Macuga |
Have a Nice Life is an American post-punk band founded in Connecticut in 2000 by Dan Barrett and Tim Macuga.
History
Have a Nice Life was formed in 2000 by Dan Barrett and Tim Macuga of Connecticut. They have mentioned the likes of My Bloody Valentine, Joy Division, New Order, Earth, Sunn O))), Xasthur, Lurker of Chalice, Nine Inch Nails, Swans, Sisters of Mercy, Kraftwerk, and the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche as influences on their music.[3]
Their debut album, Deathconsciousness, has received critical acclaim since its release in 2008.[4] It initially did not receive much recognition but gained traction through discussions on online communities and word of mouth.[5] The band have since developed a cult audience as a result of Deathconsciousness' online popularity.[6]
The band followed up with the extended play Time of Land, released as a free download in 2010.[7]
On January 27, 2014,[8] Have a Nice Life released their second studio album The Unnatural World. According to Metacritic, the album has received generally favorable reviews.[9][10]
On November 8, 2019, the band released their third studio album Sea of Worry.[11]
Outside of music, Barrett runs a real estate marketing agency and Macuga is a high school English/History teacher.[12]
Discography
Studio albums
- Deathconsciousness (2008)
- The Unnatural World (2014)
- Sea of Worry (2019)[13]
Compilation album
- Voids (2009)
Extended play
- Time of Land (2010)
- Time of Land Remastered (2021)
Demos
- Have a Nice Life vs. You (2002)
- Powers of Ten (2006)
Singles
- "The Big Gloom" (2006), released promotionally as a free download on the band's Myspace account.[14]
- "Bloodhail" (2008), released promotionally as a free download on the band's Myspace account.[15]
- "I Don't Love" (2008), released promotionally as a free download on the band's Myspace account.[16]
- "Sea of Worry" (2019)
- "Lords of Tresserhorn" (2019)
- "Science Beat" (2019)
Live album
- Live at The Stone NYC (2010)
See also
- Giles Corey (band)
- List of ambient artists
- List of shoegazing musicians
- List of post-punk bands
- List of post-rock bands
- Music of Connecticut
References
- ^ "Have a Nice Life: The Unnatural World". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "Have a Nice Life Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More".
- ^ "Have A Nice Life - Middletown, US - Gothic / Industrial / Shoegaze". May 30, 2008. Archived from the original on May 30, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ Hill, John (November 24, 2014). "Have a Nice Life's Deathconsciousness is the Next Greatest Album of All Time". Vice. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ^ "Have a Nice Life's 'Deathconsciousness' Is the Next Greatest Album of All Time". Vice.com. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ Rosean, Samuel (January 31, 2020). "The Beginner's Guide To: Slowcore". Drowned In Sound. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "About Time of Land by Have a Nice Life". Enemies List Home Recordings. Archived from the original on June 26, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
- ^ "The Unnatural World, by Have a Nice Life". Theflenser.bandcamp.com. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "The Unnatural World". Metacritic. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ^ "Have A Nice Life and Woods of Desolation streaming new LPs". Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- ^ "Have a Nice Life - Sea of Worry". The Flenser. August 26, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ "'Deathconsciousness' to Doge Memes: Have a Nice Life Revisit Cult-Classic Album". Revolver. August 10, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Have A Nice Life Aren't Joking". Kerrang!. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ "Deathconsciousness by Have a Nice Life". Myspace.com. January 1, 2006. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ "Enemies List - Bloodhail". September 16, 2014. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ "Enemies List - I Don't Love". September 16, 2014. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
External links
- "Have A Nice Life". Enemies List Home Recordings. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
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