After the demise of the Scud Mountain Boys, Joe Pernice recorded the debut album under the Pernice Brothers name (featuring his brother Bob) in 1998. The album 'Overcome by Happiness' was a highlight of that year. Despite the title, it was quite a gloomy album.... but the delivery is absolutely beautiful. As with "Crestfallen" the melancholic lyrics are countered by the quiet vocals and sweeping melodies. 'Overcome by Happiness' hasn't lost any of the charm that the critics noticed at the time of its release. If you love the melodic side of Paul Westerberg or Teenage Fanclub together with 60's and 70's pop, then look no further.
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