Cracker is an Alt/Indie album by Cracker, originally released in 1992. On Gatefold: 23 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.
About
David Lowery was a major contributor to the psychedelic, alternative artsy pop-rock of Camper Van Beethoven. With Cracker, he decided to play a tougher, guitar-based rock that could still be goofy and crack jokes when the mood struck. “Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)” is a top-notch piece of quick-witted pop rock with a killer chorus. “Happy Birthday to Me,” “Mr. Wrong” and “Someday” crawl towards country-rock with Lowery snarling choruses that are simultaneously sarcastic, sad and joyous. Guitarist Johnny Hickman adds his own muscular riffs to the mix and the band plays like a tight, dedicated unit. “This Is Cracker Soul” doesn’t exactly head towards R&B, but does add an extra slink to its backbeat. “I See The Light” and “St. Cajetan” call up the gospel-rock and country-rock ghosts of the Rolling Stones’ <i>Exile On Main St.</i>. Cracker sound fresh and classic all at once.
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Tracklist
- 1Teen Angst (What The World Needs Now)4:11
- 2Happy Birthday To Me3:29
- 3This Is Cracker Soul3:38
- 4I See The Light5:11
- 5St. Cajetan5:22
- 6Mr. Wrong4:34
- 7Someday3:19
- 8Can I Take My Gun To Heaven?3:59
- 9Satisfy You3:27
- 10Another Song About The Rain5:46
- 11Don't Fuck Me Up (With Peace And Love)3:08
- 12Dr. Bernice6:20
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Alternative Rock
- crunchy
- playful
- southern
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded Summer 1991 at Hollywood Sound, Hollywood and Cornerstone Recorders, Chatsworth
Mixed at Cornerstone Recorders
This record may contain trace elements of the following people an/or their stuff: Chilli B. McPherson, Den Seta, Chris LeRoi
Some promo-punched copies have a red hype sticker (with black print) affixed directly to the jewel case.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Benmont TenchKEYBOARDS
- Davey FaragherBASS, BACKING VOCALS PERFORMER , BASS, BACKING VOCALS
- David LoweryPERFORMER , VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Johnny HickmanELECTRIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS, HARMONICA PERFORMER , ELECTRIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS, HARMONICA LEAD VOCALS
- Lovely PrevinFIDDLE
- Phil JonesPERCUSSION
- Rick JaegerDRUMS PERFORMER , DRUMS
- Jean McClainBACKING VOCALS
- Jim KeltnerDRUMS
10 collectors on Gatefold own this · 23 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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