Kerosene Hat, Cracker's second album, was an unexpected hit because of its off-kilter charm. Though Cracker rocked hard throughout the record, they also threw in fractured pop and country tunes that gave the album a broader appeal. The band's follow-up album, The Golden Age, tries to expand on that appeal by burying the weirdness inherent in David Lowery's songwriting with loud, grungy guitars and a more streamlined production. The change is evident from the record's leadoff track, "I Hate My Generation." With its pounding rhythms and grunge-drenched guitars, it may have been intended as a parody of '90s Generation-X angst, but the riffs and melodies are so slight that it fails embarrassingly. In fact, most of the louder numbers on The Golden Age are forced and underdeveloped. What saves the record is when Cracker turn the volume down, whether it's the country rock of the title track, the goofy pop of "How Can I Live Without You," or the dusty psychedelia of "Bicycle Spaniard." Once you dig past the surface of the loud guitars, it becomes apparent that there's an abundance of quiet gems scattered throughout The Golden Age, and that is what makes the album worthwhile listening.
I am loving being a full time music blogger! The pay is not great, non existent actually, but the peace of mind that comes along with this job is priceless...just priceless!I wanted to share my favorite song off of my favorite David Lowery(our fellow mogger) album....Cracker's 'The Golden Age'The first time I listened to this record, many moons ago, I had trouble getting through it because I pl...
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I am going to see our fellow mogger David Lowery and the rest of the guys in Cracker tonight! Should be awesome...It's at my favorite bar, the 'Treehouse'...how can you not love a bar with an actual tree growing through the middle of it! They only sold 100 tickets, and no evil ticketmaster 'Convience charges', Thanks Dave!!!! You rule man....Pictures later tonight...
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But after a night out on the town, interacting with many of my 'peers'...I have only come to one conclusion, Cue the music
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so for no particular reason tonight, while handing out orange crepe paper and halloween candy to all of the beautiful people that graced my door, i found myself listening to The Golden Age. i think it might be possible that being the album after Kerosene it doesnt get the credit it deserves. now, it may be the dos equis that have put me in this state of mind, but tonight i could really make a ...
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 I Hate My Generation |
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| 2 I'm a Little Rocket Ship |
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| 3 Big Dipper |
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| 4 Nothing to Believe In |
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| 5 The Golden Age |
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| 6 100 Flower Power Maximum |
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| 7 Dixie Babylon |
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| 8 I Can't Forget You |
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| 9 Sweet Thistle Pie |
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| 10 Useless Stuff |
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| 11 How Can I Live Without You |
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| 12 Bicycle Spaniard |
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