Happier Than Ever is the second studio album by American singer Billie Eilish, released on July 30, 2021, through Darkroom and Interscope. It was produced by her brother Finneas O'Connell, and serves as a follow-up to her debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019). The release was preceded by the singles "My Future", "Therefore I Am", "Your Power", "Lost Cause", and "NDA", all of which peaked within the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100. Prior to its release, Happier Than Ever set a record for pre-orders in the history of the Apple Music streaming service.
Musically, the album is an electropop album consisting of sentimental love songs recorded at a slow tempo, with understated arrangements of acoustic guitars and synthesizers. Its main theme revolves around the vices of fame, especially for young women. Upon its release, the album received widespread acclaim from music critics, who highlighted its understated style and insightful lyrics.
Tracklist:
- A1 Getting Older 4:04
- A2 I Didn't Change My Number 2:38
- A3 Billie Bossa Nova 3:16
- A4 My Future 3:30
- B5 Oxytocin 3:30
- B6 Goldwing 2:31
- B7 Lost Cause 3:32
- B8 Halley's Comet 3:54
- C9 Not My Responsibility 3:47
- C10 Overheated 3:34
- C11 Everybody Dies 3:26
- C12 Your Power 4:05
- D13 NDA 3:15
- D14 Therefore I Am 2:53
- D15 Happier Than Ever 4:58
- D16 Male Fantasy 3:14
