“Happy” in Galoshes is the second solo studio album by Scott Weiland. It was released on November 25, 2008, through Weiland’s Softdrive Records label. Two versions were released, a single disc and double disc deluxe version (the deluxe edition offers a second disc of 10 extra tracks). Produced by Doug Grean and Weiland, with select tracks recorded by Steve Albini, the album features guest appearances by Paul Oakenfold and No Doubt members Adrian Young, Tony Kanal, and Tom Dumont. Oakenfold appears on a cover of David Bowie‘s “Fame”. Weiland cited Bowie as one of his main influences.
Tracklist:
DISC ONE
- Missing Cleveland
- Tangle with Your Mind
- Blind Confusion
- Paralysis
- She Sold Her System
- Blister on My Soul
- Fame (David Bowie cover feat. Paul Oakenfold)
- Killing Me Sweetly
- Big Black Monster
- Beautiful Day
DISC TWO
- Crash
- Hyper-Fuzz-Funny-Car
- The Man I Didn’t Know
- Sometimes Chicken Soup
- Somethings Must Go This Way (Paloalto cover)
- Pictures & Computers (I’m Not Superman)
- Sentimental Halos
- Reel Around the Fountain” (The Smiths cover)
- Arch Angel
- Be Not Afraid” (Catholic hymn untitled track)
- I Know It’s Too Late” (iTunes-only track)
Credits:
Scott Weiland: lead vocals, keyboards, piano
Doug Grean: guitar, bass
Adrian Young: drums, percussion
Michael Weiland: drums
Matt O’Connor: drums, percussion
Joseph Peck aka Panhead: steelpans, drums, percussion
Scott Weiland (October 27, 1967 – December 3, 2015)