[3] It is the band's final album before the 2020 death of guitarist Andy Gill, who was then the only original band member,[4] though in 2021 Gang of Four re-united with two of four original members.

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Happy Now received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 67 out of 100 from seven critic scores.

[3] The editorial staff of AllMusic Guide gave the album four out of five stars, with reviewer Mark Deming writing, "this is taut, effective music that honors Gang of Four's heritage but succeeds on its own terms".

[5] In Under the Radar, Mischa Pearlman's review praises the music's social and political relevance, giving it a seven out of 10.

[6] All songs written by Andy Gill, except where noted: Gang of Four Additional personnel