Happiness Bastards

Happiness Bastards is the ninth studio album by American rock band the Black Crowes, released on March 15, 2024, through Silver Arrow Records. The album was produced by Jay Joyce. It is the band's first album since their 2019 reformation, and first album of new material since 2009's Before the Frost...Until the Freeze. The album was preceded by the single "Wanting and Waiting", released on January 12, 2024.

Critical reception
Happiness Bastards received a score of 80 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on nine critics' reviews, indicating "generally favourable". Classic Rock Magazine said "A rock'n'roll record that's funkier than a tramp's kacks, more soulful than a gospel convention, warmer than a mother's love and groovier than the Grand Canyon."

Track listing
All tracks are written by Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson.


 * 1) "Bedside Manners" – 3:41
 * 2) "Rats and Clowns" – 3:33
 * 3) "Cross Your Fingers" – 3:49
 * 4) "Wanting and Waiting" – 4:15
 * 5) "Wilted Rose" (featuring Lainey Wilson) – 5:06
 * 6) "Dirty Cold Sun" – 3:05
 * 7) "Bleed It Dry" – 2:56
 * 8) "Flesh Wound" – 3:34
 * 9) "Follow the Moon" – 3:26
 * 10) "Kindred Friend" – 4:29

Personnel
The Black Crowes
 * Nico Bereciartúa – guitar
 * Erik Deutsch – keyboards
 * Brian Griffin – drums
 * Sven Pipien – bass, vocals
 * Chris Robinson – lead vocals, harp, artwork, design
 * Rich Robinson – guitar, vocals

Additional contributors
 * Jay Joyce – production, mixing, guitar, keyboards
 * Pete Lyman – mastering
 * Jason Hall – mixing, engineering
 * Daniel Bacigalupi – mastering assistance
 * Alex Grimm – engineering assistance
 * Jimmy Mansfield – engineering assistance
 * Josh Groppel – engineering assistance
 * Camille Robinson – artwork, design