Thank You, Happy Birthday
by Cage the Elephant
  • Record Label: Red Ink
  • Release Date: Jan 11, 2011
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. PopMatters
    Feb 25, 2011
    60
    As the hungover economy slowly gets out of bed and scratches itself, that's just what we need: one big melting pot of a party.
  2. No Ripcord
    Jan 26, 2011
    60
    Is this record the cure to the ails that is the sophomore LP? Yes and no. Yes, it's new and fresh and spilling over with more of their unique brand of high-energy rock; no, as there's some missteps and growth is often traded out for immature jabs.
  3. Consequence
    Jan 14, 2011
    60
    Though some of these songs would work well on their own, as a full length, they lack fluidity, consistency, and an overall theme that usually binds songs together.
  5. American Songwriter
    Jan 11, 2011
    60
    It all seems more diverse than it actually sounds, and true, the band borrows plenty, including some room to play around with the sound, but Thank You Happy Birthday transcends its genres, and would be better simply labeled as a solid second step.

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#84 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#78 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. jredekop
    Mar 12, 2011
    7
    The best way to describe this album is as 'sonic seizures.' The chaotic style that has become CTE's trademark fills this album. There is noThe best way to describe this album is as 'sonic seizures.' The chaotic style that has become CTE's trademark fills this album. There is no lack of personality. At times it can be a little hard to listen to, but more times than not, it's filled with energetic punk-blues.… Full Review »
  2. Exvagus
    Jan 14, 2011
    10
    Une albulm vraiment l'fun à écouté, le Cage The Elephant style à son meilleur. C'estUne albulm vraiment l'fun à écouté, le Cage The Elephant style à son meilleur. C'est exactement ce à quoi on veux s'attendre quand on écoute un nouveau disque. Le tout est divertissant et diversifié. C'est simplement excellent. Thank You Happy Birthday est la pour comblé tout coeur.… Full Review »
  3. JamesO2002
    May 8, 2023
    8
    An album that I do really like. There are some real earworms in this album and every track is a banger but jeez my ears are sore by the end ofAn album that I do really like. There are some real earworms in this album and every track is a banger but jeez my ears are sore by the end of the album. It has to be one of the most compressed albums that I have ever listened to… Full Review »
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