---
product_id: 40793043
title: "Not Even Happiness"
brand: "julie byrne"
price: "$23.54"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 23
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/40793043-not-even-happiness
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Not Even Happiness

**Brand:** julie byrne
**Price:** $23.54
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Not Even Happiness by julie byrne
- **How much does it cost?** $23.54 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/40793043-not-even-happiness)

## Best For

- julie byrne enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted julie byrne brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

2017 release from the singer/songwriter. Sometimes it can take years to find your calling. Not so for Julie Byrne, whose power of lyrical expression and musical nous seems inborn. Her second album, Not Even Happiness, has evolved at it&apos;s own pace. It spans recollections of bustling roadside diners, the stars over the high desert, the aching weariness of change, the wildflowers of the California coast, and the irresolvable mysteries of love. Teaching herself guitar, having picked it up when her father became ill and could no longer play, Byrne also admits she can&apos;t read music and doesn&apos;t even listen to it all that much - her own vinyl was the first in her possession. &quot;Without possessing the right words, I&apos;d describe to [producer] Eric Littman (Phantom Posse) and Jake Falby (who contributed strings) the feeling I wanted a song to evoke, or I would take a shot at singing what was in my head. Though over all, their contributions to the record are entirely their own vision and their own power.&quot; The follow-up to 2014&apos;s critically lauded Rooms With Walls And Windows, this release offers a bigger picture through a wider exploration of instruments and atmospherics, revealing an artist who has grown in confidence over time. Whether witnessing the Pacific Northwest for the first time (&quot;Melting Grid&quot;), the morning sky in the mountains of Boulder (&quot;Natural Blue&quot;), or a journey fragrant with rose water or reading Frank O&apos;Hara aloud from the passenger seat during a drive through the Utah desert into the rainforest of Washington State (&quot;The Sea As It Glides&quot;), Not Even Happiness is Byrne&apos;s beguiling ode to the fringes of life.

## Images

![Not Even Happiness - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31CTP6oiIBL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Good album, but ---
  

*by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019*

Not Even Happiness is set in a bed of quietly fingerpicked guitar, subtle strings, and delicate vocals.  Fans of Suzanne Vega, Priscilla Ahn, or Joan Baez can relax here – but only to a point, because the murmured reveries are rescinded by the shrieking squeaks of Byrne’s fingers on her strings.  This amateur production mistake remands this otherwise pleasant album to the “itchy listen” bin.  You may argue, “But doesn’t that make it more real?”  Don’t even . . .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Beautiful
  

*by F***M on Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019*

Everything about this album is pure gold. Julie’s voice is heavenly and the songs are so poetic.Do yourself a favor and buy this album.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Exquisite Album
  

*by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017*

Rare combination of masterful songwriting, deep lyrics, hauntingly beautiful voice, and brilliant recording. If folk-songwriter music is your thing, this should be at the top of your list.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/40793043-not-even-happiness](https://www.desertcart.us/products/40793043-not-even-happiness)

---

*Product available on Desertcart United States of America*
*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-03-11*