Happier Blue is an album by American singer/songwriter Chris Smither, released in 1993.

It won a National American Independent Record Distributors (NAIRD) award.

[1] Writing for Allmusic, critic Richard Meyer wrote of the album "All the elements of Chris Smither's distinctive style are here: passionate vocals, his cool songs, and some covers.

"[1] Music critic Robert Christgau gave the album a two-star honorable mention and briefly commented "expansive new songs, congenial new band, and the stompingest foot this side of John Lee Hooker"[2] All songs by Chris Smither unless otherwise noted.