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About Only Happy When It Rains : The song was recorded at the band's own recording studio, Smart Studios, in Madison, Wisconsin . The song became known for its tongue-in-cheek lyrics parodying the typically angst-filled themes of mid-nineties alternative rock genre . Replacing "Queer" at the last-minute as the lead-in single for the debut album . "Only Happy When It Rains" received positive reviews from the music press and strong support from BBC Radio One . "Only Happy When It Rains" has gone on to be an enduring work for the group . It has been covered by multiple artists, including Metallica . It was featured as a playable track in Guitar Hero 5 . Only Happy When It Rains's most popular songs include Only Happy When It Rains. Their music is influenced by genres - alternative rock electronic rock post-grunge.